THE SHOW.

Waipa Post, Volume 38, Issue 2271, 21 February 1929, Page 5

THE SHOW.

TE AWAMUTU'S EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

"BETTER THAN EVER."

WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF STOCK AND PRODUCE. v ATTRACTIVE COMPETITIONS AND LARGE ATTENDANCE.

Each year Te Awamutu Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Association experiences a successful show, and the one which eventuated on Wednesday afternoon at Albert Park was in every respect worthy of the Association and of the district, for there was a large attendance of the public, including good representation from every part of the district and many of the centres up to thirty and forty miles away from Te Awamutu. The exhibition of horses, cattle, and sheep was of a distinctly high class, and included some of the best animals in Waikato.

The horses, draughts, hacks, hunters, and ponies were well mannered and of a good stamp, and the respective judges had difficulty in awarding the prizes. In the ring competitions there were good entries, and the honours were well earned, for the competition was stiff, animals and riders alike appearing to enter heartily into tm zest of competition. Among the cattle Ayrshires were not so well represented as one could wish, but the by Mr V. C. Pollard, who " swept the board," as the saying is, were of a good type. Both Shorthorn and Jerseys were numerous and high-class. In the Shorthorn section there were half a dozen mature bulls brought before the judge, and when the honours were finally awarded to Mr R. D. Duxfield's classy Red Pine Farm Gem 4th there was general satisfaction, for that animal had recently won the champion of champions award at the Franklin show. It was. no disgrace to the Waikeria Institute to gain second honours against such a fine specimen. The Waikeria bull was bred by Ranstead Bros, and purchased as a yearling for stud use at the Institute. Mr A. Fisher (Cambridge) also showed a very fine type of two-year-old bull, Pukerimu Ensign. In the female classes Mr G. D. Hall (Kio Kio) was well represented, and his mature cow, Glenbank Rose 2nd, was a fine animal. Several of the females in the junior classes will yet prove worthy ring competitors. The Jersey section was the one that attracted most interest, and there was strong competition in most of the classes, indicating that dairymen in Te Awamutu district and neighbourhood prefer this breed for butter-fat production under our climatic conditions. The champion Jersey bull Fairy Eminent Raleigh was a fine stamp of sirj, and he was much admired, as also were the minor place getters. Ku Ku Boss Owl, a young bull from Otorohanga, shows a good deal of quality and should develop into a first rater. The cows were also a splendid lot and the judge commented afterwards that the Waikato breeders appear to have many good Jerseys as any other district he has visited. The young stock gave promise of being worthy representatives of their breed. ihe Friesian classes were also stronger than usual, and here again good types of beasts were shown. The winners thoroughly deserved the honours gained, and Mr J. P. Kalaugher, secretary of the Friesian Association, expressed pleasure at the worthy representation. Sheep were in strong evidence, and never before has Te Awamutu show had such good representation. In the Romney Marsh section Messrs J. W. Benseman and Wilfred Johnstone were the chief exhibitors, and their exhibits were closely inspected, as also were the Southdowns, which were even more numerous than the Romneys, while it was noteworthy that, whereas there were only three exhibitors in the Romney classes, Southdowns were entered by eight different farmers. In the horticultural and home industries tent there was a creditable display, comprising a very wide range of subjects. Keen competition occurred in many of the classes, and the judges had "their work cut out" to make the awards. Needless to add, the general public frequented this section very freely, eagerly inspecting and commenting. There were quite a number of trade exhibits (motor cars and farm implements predominating, of course); while the übiquitous side-show men were much in evidence with a variety of attractions to keep the show patrons interested and amused. The management of the show was in capable hands, the president (Mr J. T. Johnson) and the secretary (Mr J. G. Wynyard) being particularly busy and efficient; and -they had wosfcny helpers. The stewards and the ring marshal (Mr S. A. Empson) kept the judges busy for several hours with a succession of classes, and there was little evidence of the delays between the class judging that is apparent at some shows. The grand parade was a spectacular event —even better than last year—and the public had a splendid view of the best arAals in the respective classes. V TE§T JUDGES. Following were the officials entrusted with the difficult task of awarding the prizes:— Light horses: Mr R. McCay, Hawera. Draught horses: Mr W. Newell, Tamahere. Pony and juvenile classes: Mr A. H. Storey. Sheep: Mr W. Newell, Tamahere Pet lambs: Mr R. Madill. Pedigree Friesians: Mr H. Whewelli Hamilton. Grade Jerseys: Mr B. H. Moreland, Te Rapa. Dairy Shorthorns: Mr E. Ridgley,

Waiuku. Grade Shorthorn: Mr E. Ridgley. Pedigree Jerseys: Mr E. Griffiths, New Plymouth. Decorative: Mrs T. D. Thomas. Needle and Fancywork: Mrs Kohn. Pot plants: Mrs Kohn. Garden and field produce: Mr E. Allen, Buckland. Preserves: Mrs C. G. Downes. Children's classes: Mrs Wilson. Farm and garden produce: Mrs C. G. Downes; special classes Mr E. Allen. Cut flowers: Mr A. J. Shepherd. Fruit: Mr E. Allen, Buckland. THE PRIZE LIST. Following is a complete list of the awards made by the respective judges:— COMPETITIONS. Gentleman rider; to ride over fences provided: C. Hinton 1, C. G. Wyborne 2, F. Baker 3. Lady rider; over fences: Miss Crowthsr 1, Mrs Merrin 2. Maiden hunter; special: J. Findlater 1, D. Stallard 2, R. Weal 3. Light-weight hunter; special: Mrs Merrin's Two-step 1, A. M. Samuel's El Arish 2, P. H. Clarkin's Polite 3. Heavy-weight hunter, up to 14 stone; special: Mrs Merrin 1, P. H. Clarkin 2, A. M. Samuel 3. Hunting competition: A. M, Fisher's Tui 1, C. G. Wyborne's Moascar 2, Mrs Merrin's 3. Consolation hunter: C. G. Wyborne 1, Miss L. Johnson 2. SECTION I.—HORSES. LIGHT HORSES. Thoroughbred mare, including mares in training: A. H. Storey's Just Nell 1, M. H. Tims' Kilbeggan 2, S. C. Macky's Lilybank 3. Mares, suitable for breeding hacks; special: M. H. Tims 1, A. M. Fisher 2, C. Wyborne 3. Best foal by trotting sire: W. Perrin 1. Mare suitable for breeding trotting horses: C. D. Cochrane 1, H. O'Connor 2, W. Perrin '3. Cob, mare or gelding, 15 hands and under; to be ridden: Dorothy.Peake 1, C. J. Barton 2, E. L. Hibberd 3. Mare or gelding, not over 15.1, suitable for mounted rifles: T. Paton 1, S. C. Macky 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 13 stone: G. Matthews 1, G. Coverdale 2, H. Weal 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 11 stone: A. M. Fisher 1, Major Samuel 2. Maiden hack, mare or gelding: G. Matthews 1, H. Weal 2, G. Coverdale 3. Lady's hack, mare or gelding; special: G. Matthews 1, A. M. Fisher 2, G. Coverdale 3. Best walking hack; special: T. Paton 1, Major Samuel 2, G. Coverdale 3. Best paced hack; special: G. Matthews 1, G. Coverdale 2, H. Clarke 3. Polo pony: A. M. Fisher 1, A. H. Storey 2, A. Fisher 3. DRAUGHTS. Draught stallion, any age: Waikeria Institute's Bold Douglas I. Draught mare, 3 years and over: W. G. Park 1,2, and 3.. Draught gelding 3 years or over: W. G. Park 1, 0. A. Law 2, A. H. Storey 3. Draught horse, filly or gelding, 2 years: H. V. Walker 1, W. G. Park 2 and 3. Draught horse, filly or gelding, 1 year: W. G. Park 1, H. Bond 2, A. E. Ray 3. Draught foal: W. G. Park 1 and 2, Waikeria Institute 3. Pair of draught horses, mares or geldings, 3 years and over: W. G. Park 1. Team of two farm horses, 3 years and over: W. G. Park 1, C. T. Rickit 2Farmer's general utility horse; ride or drive; to be ridden: W. Hollister 1, A. H. Storey 2, Wilson 3. Light spring-cart horse; to be driven: W. Hollister 1, C. T. Rickit 2. Horse, suitable for heavy springcart: A. H. Storey 1, E. G. Humphrey 2, A. E. Ray 3. Best walking draught, mare or gelding; t|o be led: A. E. Ray 1, E. G. Humphrey 2, W. G. Park 3. HARNESS CLASSES. Trotting mare or gelding, conformation, style, and action to be considered; to be shown in harness: M. McNair 1, G. Pollard 2, T. G. Martin 3. Mare or gelding: G. Pollard 1, C. D. Cochrane 2, 11. O'Connor 3. Lady's harness horse, to be driven by lady; special: M. McNair 1, G. Pollard 2, C. D. Cochrane 3. Harness pony, 12.2 and under; to be driven; special: W. J. Bathurst 1, H. Hausler 2, A. Empson 3. PONIES AND JUVENILE CLASSES. Boy's or girl's pony, 14 hands and under: S. C. Macky 1, T. Ray 2, E. Sklenars 3. Boy's or girl's pony, 13 hands and

under: V. Collison 1, H. R. Hausler 2 and 3. Child's pony, 11.2 hands and under: V. Peake 1, A. Empson 2, W. J. Bathurst 3. Teams of four school ponies: Kakepuku 1, Kihikihi 2, Te Awamutu 3. School pony: K. Peake 1, V. Peake 2. Champion school pony, 14.2 and under: K. Peake 1, V. Peake 2, E. Sklenars 3. Boy rider, 15 years and under: G. Pollard 1, R. Peake 2, R. Harford 3. Boy rider, 13 years and under: R. Peake 1, P. Ray 2, E. Sklenars 3. Girl rider, 16 years and under: M. Pollard 1, M. Herlihy 2, M. O'Connor 3. Girl rider, 14 years and under: D. Peake 1, N. Storey 2, M. Herlihy 3. Girl rider, 12 years and under: M. Herlihy 1, M. Jones 2, V. Collison 3. Child rider, 10 years and under: Ruth O' Connor 2. Boy or girl rider, in fancy costume; 12 years and under: M. Herlihy 1, N. Potts 2.

SECTION lI.—CATTLE.

JERSEYS.—PEDIGREE

Bull, 3 years and over, registered: A. Moreland and Sons' Fairy Eminent Raleigh 1, G. S. Clarke's Beauvelande Tim, 2, W. J. Mills' Eaton Hereward King 3. Bull, 2 years and over, registered: V. McD. Hitchings' Ku Ku Boss Owl 1 and special merit. Cow in milk, 4 years and over: A. Moreland and Sons' Beechlands Violette 1, F. J. B. Ryburn 2 and 3, F. Phillips 4. Cow in milk, 3 years: H. Allen 1, A. Moreland 2, R. Wattam 3, F. Phillips 4. Group of bull and three females: A. Moreland 1, V. McD. Hitchings 2. Heifer, 2 years, in milk: A. Moreland 1, V. McD. Hitchings 2, G. S. Clarke 3, C. Singh 4. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist June, 1927: A. Moreland 1, F. J. B. Ryburn 2 and 3, H. Allen 4. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist September, 1927: F. J. B. Ryburn 1 and 3, A. Moreland 2, V. McD. Hitchings 4. Heifers, 1 year; group of two; calved since Ist July, 1927: F. J. B. Ryburn 1, A. Moreland 2, V. McD. Hitchings 3. Bull, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: A. Moreland 1, F. Veele 2 and 4, F. Phillips 3. Heifer calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: A. Moreland 1 and 2, H. Allen 3. Bull calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: A. Moreland 1 and 2, F. Beele 3, C. Parker 4. JERSEYS.—GRADE. Heifer, 1 year: A. P. Harvey's Perfect Lady 1. Heifer calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: Agnes Ray's Primrose 1, J. Williamson 2, W. Young's Buttercup 3. Cow, in milk; 4 years and over: R. Wattam's Beauty 1, T. Parkinson 2. SHORTHORNS.—REGISTERED DAIRY. Bull, 3 years and over, registered: R. D. Duxfield's Pine Farm Gem 4th 1 and champion, Waikeria Institute's Matangi Cheer 2 and reserve champion, Kirkham Bros.' Dominion Swell 3. Bull, 2 years, registered: A. Fisher's Pukerimu Ensign 1. C|ow, 4 years and over; in milk: G. D. Hall's Waitangi Blossom 1 and champion, Kirkham Bros. 2. Cow or heifer, 3 years; in milk: G. D. Hall's Glenbank Rose 1 and reserve champion, J. R. Flay 2, R. D. Duxfield 3. Heifer, 2 years; in milk; calved since Ist July, 1926: G. D. Hall 2. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: Searle Bros. 1, R. D. Duxfield 2, A. M. Fisher 3. Bull, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: R. D. Duxfield 1, .G. D. Hall 2, Searle Bros. 3. Heifer calf, calved since Ist July, 1928: A. M. Fisher 1, J. R. Flay 2, Robinson Bros. 3. Bull calf, calved since Ist July, 1928: Robinson Brk)s 1 and 3, A. M. Fisher 2. SHORTHORNS—DAIRY GRADE. Cow, 3 years and over; in milk: J. G. Sutherland 1 and 2, Kirkham Bros. 3. Heifer, 2 years; in milk; calved since Ist July, 1926: G. D. Hall 1. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: R. D. Duxfield' 1, McGee Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: Searle Bros. 1. AYRSHIRES.—PEDIGREE. Cow, 3 years and over; in milk; registered: V. C. Pollard's Te Awamutu Daystar 1, V. C. Pollard's Te Awamutu Daisy 3rd 3. Heifer, 2 years; in milk; calved since Ist July, 1926: V. C. Pollard's Te Awamutu Bell sth 1, V. C. Pollard's Te Awamutu Marley 2nd 2. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: V. C. Pollard's Daystar 6th 1, V. C. Pollard's Te Awamutu Daystar sth 2. FRIESIAN.—PEDIGREE. Bull, 2 years and over; registered: H. G. Churches' King Carnation Segis 1. Cow, 3 years; in milk: H. T. Hodgson 1. Cow, 3 years and over; in milk: H. G. Churches 1, H. T. Hodgsbn 2, R. M. Churches 3. Heifer, 2 years; in milk; calved since Ist July, 1926: H. T. Hodgson's Griselda Pansy 1 and reserve champion. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: H. G. Churches 1 and 2, H. T. Hodgson 3. Bull, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: H. G. Chjirchces 1, R. M. Churches 2. Heifer calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: H. G. Churches 1,2, and 3. Bull calf, calved since Ist July, 1928: R. M. Churches 1. FRIESIANS.—GRADE. Heifer, 1 year; calved since Ist July, 1927: H. T. Hodgson 1 and 2. Heifer calf; calved since Ist July, 1928: H. T. Hodgson 1. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CALF CLUB. Jersey heifer calf: L. Clarke 1, Don Ellis 2, Percy Ray 3.

SHEEP. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, 4-tooth and over: J. W. Benseman 1, W. W. Johnstone 2. Ram, 2-tooth and over: J. W. Benseman 1, W. W. Johnstone 2. Ewe, 2-tooth: J. W. Benseman 1, W. W. Johnstone 2 and 3. Lamb, ram: J. W. Benseman 1, W. W. Johnstone 2 and 3. Lamb, ewe: J. W. Benseman 1, W. W. Johnstone 2 and 3. SOUTHDOWNS. Ram, 4-tooth and over: W. W. Johnstone 1, J. R. Kay 2, A. H. Storey 3. Ram, 2-tooth and over: S. Rhodes 1, S. Germann 2. Ewe, 2-tooth and over: T. G. Martin 1, J. R. Kay 2, S. Rhodes 3. Ewe, 2-tooth and over: S. Rhodes 1 and 2, W. W. Johnstone 3. Lamb, ram: W. W. Johnstone 1, S. Rhodes 2 and 3. Lamb, ewe: S. Rhodes 1, J. R. Kay 2, W. W. Johnstone 3. FAT SHEEP. Two ewes most suitable for local trade: S. C. Macky 1, S. Germann 2 and 3. Pet lamb, any breed; to be led: Lorraine Cook 1, Athol Cook 2. HORTICULTURAL. SECTION I.—POT PLANTS. Asparagus, any variety: Mrs W. Finlay 1 and 2. Aspidistra: Mrs W. Finlay 1, Mrs Dawson 2. Maidenhair fern: Mrs Dawson 1. Fern, any kind: Mrs Dawson 1, Mrs Finlay 2. Palm: Mrs Finlay 2. Flowering plant: Mrs Finlay 1. Foliage plant: Mrs W. Finlay 1. Collection of plants; any six: Mrs W. Finlay 1. SECTION lI.—CUT FLOWERS. Champion cactus dahlia: F. C. Blundell 1. Champion pseony dahlia: Mrs O'Sullivan 1. Champion giant decorative: Mrs O'Sullivan 1. Gaillardias, one vase: Mrs A. H. Storey 1. Daisies, one vase: Mrs Dawson 1, Mrs W. Finlay 2. Lilies, one vase: Mrs W. Teddy 1. Asters, two stalks of each variety: Mrs Teasdale 1 and 2. Zinnias, two stalks of each variety: Mrs T. D. Thomas 1. Sweet peas: Mrs R. Laurie 1 and 2. Vase of any other flower: Mrs W. G. Macky 1, Mrs Laurie 2, Mrs W. Finlay 3. Dahlias, collection; twelve varieties: F. C. Blundell 1. Dahlias, pseony; six varieties: Mrs J. O'Sullivan 1. Dahlias, paeony; three varities: Mrs O'Sullivan 1, Mrs Dawson 2. < Dahlias, cactus; three varieties: Mrs Dawson 1. Dahlias, deciorative; three varieties: Mrs O'Sullivan 1. Dahlias, collection of six blooms; four or more varieties: Mrs Dawson 1, F. C. Blundell 2. SECTION lII.—DECORATIVE. Bowl of flowers: Miss B. Bowden 1, Mrs A. Bond 2. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs R. Laurie 1, Miss J. Laurie 2. Tall vase of flowers: Miss B. Bowden 1, Mrs Laurie 2. Table decoration: Miss Mavis Macky 1, Miss J. Laurie 2. Table decoration; novice; under 18 years: Miss Mavis Allen'l. SECTION IV.—FRUIT. Apples, cooking; plate of six; one variety: Waikeria Institute 1 and 2. Apples, dessert; plate of six; one variety: Waikeria Institute 1. Collection of apples; not more than three of each; limit of twelve: Waikeria Institute 1. Grapes, one bunch; grown outside: Miss Ryburn 1, Mrs Hall 2. Plums, plate of twelve, Japanese; one variety: W. F. Lees 1. Plums, collection; three of each variety: V. Pollard 1 and h.c, F. Germann 2. Peaches, one variety; plate of five: W. F. Lees 1, G. Galloway 2. Passion fruit; plate of six: Mrs G. Hall 1, Mrs J. T. Johnson 2. Tomatoes, plate of six; one variety; grown outside: T. Wellock 1, Mrs G. Reynolds 2, T. Davis h.c. Tomatoes, collection; three of each variety; grown outside; to be named: T. I. Mason 1, Mrs J. T. Johnson 2. Lemons, plate of six; one variety: W. G. Park 1, W. E. Philip 2. Nectarines, plate of six; one variety: W. Finlay 1, C. Germann 2. Oranges, plate of six; any variety: Mrs Dawson 1. SECTION V—GARDEN AND FIELD PRODUCE. Rhubarb, six stalks; largest: Waikeria Institute 1, Mrs Germann 2. Rhubarb, six stalks; best quality: G. Reynolds 1 and 2. Cabbage, one head; heaviest: Waikeria Institute 1. Cabbage, one head; red pickling: T. S. Davis 1, C. H. Cox 2. Carrots, six table; early variety: G. Reynolds 1 and 2, A. Harding com. Carrots, six table; late variety: T. Davis 1, G. Reynolds 2, F. Moorhead h.c. Beet, three; long: G. Reynolds 1. Beet, three; turnip-rooted: G. Reynolds 1 and h.c, G. Sim 2. Beet, silver; best quality: A. Harding 1. Parsnips, three; table: J. T. Johnson 1, Wm. Shaw 2, G. Reynolds h.c. Peas, green; twelve pods; one variety: Miss B. Ryburn 1, T. Davis 2. Peas, green; collection; six pods of each variety: Miss B. Ryburn 1. Beans, broad; twelve pods: J. T. Johnson 1. Beans, butter; twelve pods: G. Reynolds 1 and 2. Beans, French; twelve pods: Mrs J. T. Johnson 1, W. Shaw 2. Beans, runner; scarlet, twelve pods: G. Reynolds 1, W. Teddy 2. Beans, runner; any other variety; twelve pods: G. Reynolds 1 and 2. Lettuce,* two heads; any variety: Mary McCrory 1. Cucumbers, two; grown in the open: J. T. Johnson 1, G. Reynolds 2 and h.c.

Vegetable marrow, one: J. T. Johnson 1, G. Rynolds 2. Squash, one: C. H. Poolman 1, J. T. Johnson 2, A. Bygrave h.c. Pumpkin, one: G. Reynolds 1 and 2. Vegetable, not otherwise mentioned: J. T. Johnson 1, C. H. Poolman 2. Onions, six; brown Spanish: G. Reynolds 1, T. Parkinson 2. Onions, six; straw Spanish: G. Reynolds 1 and h.c, Mary McCrory 2. Onions, six; globe: G. Sim 1, G. Reynolds 2. Onions, any other variety: J. J. Anderson 1, W. J. Bathurst 2, Mrs O. Law h.c. Onions; collection; three of each variety: W. Shaw 1, Ursula McCrory 2. Onions, six heaviest; quality to be consideed: J. J. Anderson, 12 lbs 1; A. Harding, 12i lbs, 2. Quality was considered. Onions, shallots; twelve; best quality; red: G. Reynolds 1, Mrs Conn 2. Onions, shallots; twelve; best quality; white: A. Harding 1, Erin McCrory 2, S. H. West h.c. Onions, shallots; twelve; heaviest; straw colour: Scott Macky 1, S. H. West 2. Potatoes, kidney size: S. H. West 1. Potatoes, round; six: Waikeria Institute 1. Potatoes, collection; three of each variety: G. Reynolds 1 and 2. Potatoes, six heaviest; quality to be considered: Waikeria Institute 1. Vegetables, collection; not more than six varieties: F. Moorhead 1, W. F. Lees 2. Vegetables, collection- not more than twelve varieties: J. T. Johnson 1, G. Reynolds 2. Carrots, field; three roots, red: J. T. Johnson 1. Carrots, field; three roots; white: G. Reynolds 1. Turnips, swede; three roots: W. Melville 1. Turnips, soft field; three roots: S. A. Empson 1, Waikeria Institute 2. Mangels, globe; two roots: W. Melville 1, Waikeria Institute 2. Maize, three stalks; suitable for fodder: W. J. Melville 1, T. Parkinson 2, G. Reynolds h.c. Sheaf of oats: Waikeria Institute 1 and 2. SECTION VI.—SPECIAL. Best exhibit produced in exhibitor's own garden; comprising cut flowers, fruit, and vegetables: Mrs J. T. Johnson 1, Parawera School 2. SECTION VIII—FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter, separator; 1 lb: Mrs C. H. Con 1. Butter, not separator; 1 lb: Mrs C. B. Cbn 1. Eggs, six hen; heaviest; double yolks not allowed: Mrs Arnold 1, Mrs Newsome 2, A. Harding h.c. Honey, in comb: Waikeria Institute 1, G. Wellock 2. Honey, extracted; not less than 2 lbs.- Waikeria Institute 1, G. Wellock 2. HOME INDUSTRIAL. Biscuits, collection; three varieties: Mrs W. Melville 1, Misss E. Melville 2. Cake, Christmas: Mrs Storey 1, Mrs Ray 2. Cake, seed; n|ot less than 2 lbs: Mrs Potts 2. Cake, sponge; plain; without butter: Mrs Germann 1, Miss Collinson 2. Cake, sponge; sandwich: Mrs Bond 1, Miss E. Jones 2. Collection of afternoon tea cakes; not more than six varieties; two of each: Mrs W. Melville 1. Pikelets, plate of six: Mrs G. J. Arnold 1, Mrs W. Hope 2. Shortbread, plate of six: Mrs Ray 1, Mrs Young 2. Scones, plain; plate of six: Miss E. Melville 2. Sponge roll: Mrs Arnold 1. Cream puffs: Mrs W. Melville 1. Billy loaf: Mrs Potts 2. SECTION X.—NEEDLEWORK. Crotchet, lace; fine: Mrs Clifford and Mrs N. Webster 1 (equal). Tray or supper cloth, white: Mrs Clifford 1, Mrs Webster 2. Table centre or tray cloth, white: Mrs Clifford 1. Prettiest worked table centre: Miss J. Laurie 1. Fancy article, not in any class: Mrs M. J. Moorhead 1, Miss J. Laurie 2. Knitted sports coat: C. Germann 1. Best fancy article, in needlework: Mrs Clifford 1, Mrs W. Finlay 2. Eyelet embroidery: Mrs- A. G. Potts 1. I Satin-stitch embroidery: Mrs Clifford 1. Prettiest hand-bag: Mrs M. P. Branscombe ,1, Mrs G. Hall h.c. SECTION XL—CHILDREN'S 'CLASS. Drawing, tinted, of flowers or fruit in season; standard 4 and above: Clarence Kaneri and D. E. Empson .1, Jack Cooper and Nancy Storey 2. Plasticene niodel, of flowers, fruit, or vegetables in season; standard 3 and under: Rangi Heke 1, W. Wickliffe 2, Tom Hari 3. Best collection of weeds, collected locally and named: Joan Sutherland 1, Ruth and Flora Cox 2. Best collection of diy grasses, mtaunted and named: Annie Cox 1, Ruth Cox 2, Arthur Clements 3. Penmanship, standard 4 and above: Huki Brown and B. Shepherd 1, Mary Stewart and H. Storey 2, Tati Mate 3, The judge complimented the writers on their splendid penmanship. Penmanship, standard 3 and under: W. Wickliffe and Florrie Holmes 1, Ella Tana and Tiri Williams 2. Best three buttonholes, for children under 14 years: Annie Cox 1, Mary Stewart 2, Dorothy Law 3. Best-arranged vase of flowers, for children in standard 4 and above: Betty Bygrave 1, Mavis Allen 2. Scones, for children under 14 years: Mabel Potts 1. Collection of cut flowers; twelve varieties: Dorothy Law 1. Penmanship, standard 2: Boys: Bob Westgate 1, Geo. Newsome 2. Girls: Freda Hughes 1, Margaret Williams 2. SECTION XII.—PRESERVES. Jar of marmalade, clear: Mrs W. Finlay 1 and 2. Three jars of jam; three varieties: Mrs G. J. Arnold 1, Mrs H. F. Onion 2.

Three jars \of jellies; three varieties: Mrs H. F. Onion 1, Mrs W. Hope 2. Preserved fruit; three bottles; three varieties; rhubarb excluded: Mrs Arnold 1, Mrs Fitz Patrick 2. Tomato sauce; one bottle: Mrs Onion 1, Mrs C. H. Con "2. Sauce; collection tof three vai'ieties: Mrs Onion 1, Mrs Con 2. Chutney, one bottle: Mrs Onion 1, Mrs Con 2.

Pickles; collection of three varieties Mrs Onion 1.