PALMERSTON SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 140, 16 June 1932, Page 8

PALMERSTON SHOW

WANGANUI EXHIBITORS MR. E. PARSONS’ FINE LAMBS PROGRAMME FOR TODAY The National Dairy Show, thirtieth annual exhibition of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association opened iu Palmerston North yesterday in fine weather. It is more than a mere exhibition of the abundant fertility of the soil and the enterprise of manufacturers. It represents the unimpeded progress of the Manawatu district over a period of three decadesThe show has grown into a national institution with a merit and solidarity which is recognised throughout the Dominion. On the present occasion it transcends the standard attained for several years past and is “bigger, brighter‘and better” —the aim of the association and the Citizens’ Show Committee having been reached in every avenue explored for improvement. The Department of Agriculture this year has a featured exhibit concentrating on the most pressing question of the moment. Originally the department had decided not to stage its customary display, but a short time ago. because of its belief in furthering the small farm proposals, the department decided to make a display which aims primarily to indicate the place of the Government’s small farm plan .as an aid to national welfare. In view of the late date at which the department decided to have an exhibit it appreciates the consideration given it by the A. and P. Association, indicating its atjituro towards the small farm scheme. In its effort to show that the small farm plan, though an emergency measure, has a business basis, the exhibit is effectively designed and is well worthy of the attention of nil farmers. An important section of the exhibition is devoted to showing what the holder of the small farm can do within his own propertv. Tn the centre are illustrations of the cow and the pig-yielding products, not only for the home, but also for sale. Supplementing this is an extensive disnlav of vegetables and fruit in fresh and preserved condition, this being indicative of the substantial contribution to home-keeping which is available from a good kitchen garden. There are. in addition instructive displays relative to poultry and bee-keeping '.with a wealth of information es to the place of those sidelines on the well conducted small farm. Frozen Lambs. Judging was complete yesterday morning of the special class for frozen lambs. The competition was won bv E. Parsons’ exhibit (WaitoVira), although it did not secure a place when judged live in November- The competition. primarily to encourage the production of first quality lamb, and designed to serve as an instructive feature to producers, was for the best three fat lambs, any breed or cross, wethers or ewes or wethers and ewes, most suitable for freezing and the London market. The lambs were judged alive in the pen at the Manawatu Spring Show in November last, and were killed the following day. They had since been in the freezing chamber of the Longburn works, and were brought out this morning tor judging and display. (Details of yesterday’s awards are as follows: —

E. Parsons (Waitotara) .... 1 R. McDonald (Ashhurst) .... 2 L. B. Wall (Kairanga)> S. Parsons (Kairanga) .. v.h.c. The results of the judging alive a‘ the Spring Show were as follow: R. McDonald (Ashhurst) .... 1 S. Parsons (Kairanga) 2 Dr. A. Wall (Wanganui) .... 3 There were fourteen entries for the competition, whish was judged to-day by Mr. H. Drysdale, chief inspector for the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board. He commented that the exhibits generally were very good and a credit to the Manawatu district. Speaking if the placed carcases, the judged said that the winning group comprised good quality lambs of nice shape and type and evenness vn weight. They were nicely covered, both outside and inside, fullmeated and ideal lambs for the market. To-day’s Programme. The programme for to-day is as follows: , . x . 9 a.m.—Show and Art Exhibition continues. _. 9 a.m.—North Island Show Ring Dog Trial championship continues. 9.30 a.m—National Jersey Show and sale, . 9.30 a.m.—N.Z. Romney Marsh Sheep Breeders’ Association Council meets. , 10 a.m.—Massey College wool demonstration. 10.30 a.m—North Island A. and 1 . Association’s annual conference. 11 a.m.—Milk-testing competition. 11 a.m.— New Zealand Leghorn Club’s annual meeting. 11 a.m.—Now Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association. 1 p.m.—Fat stock sale. o p.m.—Wood chopping and sawing competitions in Oval. 2 p. m ._N.Z. Orpington Club’s annual mooting. 230 p.m.—N.Z- Romney Marsh Sheep Breeders’ annual meeting. 7.30 p.m.—Tug-o’-war tourney, finals. S pm—A. and P. Association’s smoko concert. 9 p m.— Manawatu Poultry Association’s smoke concert. 10.30 n.m.—Show closes for the dav. The Primo Minister (Rt. Hon. G. W Forbes') and the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. E. C. MacmiPan) will be visitors to the show to-dav.