THE WINTER SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15998, 29 May 1924, Page 7

THE WINTER SHOW

THIRD DAY.

A VISITOR'S IMPRESSIONS

COMPARISON WITH PALMERSTON

An interested visitor to the Walkafo Show this week was Mr T. Webb, of Palmerston North. In an interview with a Times' representative Mr Webb, who was a member of the executive of the Manawatu A. and P. Association for two years, said this was his first visit to Waikaln and the Winter Show, Ho had heard a great deal aboul the latter, and now thai he had seen if he had to give the officials great credit for the manner in which the exhibits wore arranged and staged in the lim * iled space at the association's disposal. He was also particularly impressed with the manner in which the business people supported the Show in the matter of exhibiting far more extensively than anything he had seen before. It was a pity, said .Air Webb, that the association had not more ground available for the outside shows ■ —the Waikato Show was loss fortunate than Palmerston in this respect. However, all in all. he thought that a little of Ihe Waikato enthusiasm could be worked info the Manawatu Association with advantage to Ihe latter. Asked to criticise the Waikato Show, Mr Webb said the only fault in his opinion was the staging of the. potato exhibits. These were crowded, and were not shown to advantage. It is interesting to record that .Mr Webb is considered one of the largest exhibitors of roots and vegetables in the Dominion.

SCHOOL CHOIRS COMPETITION. PARKER HILL CUP. Two sections were decided upon for this year's competition, "A" singing ,- 0 Blessed Night" in three parts and "Tara's Halls" in two parts. Mr. Gladstone Hill was .judge, and Whitiora. Hamilton West and Frankton sang in this order in "A" Grade, while Matangi and Fairfield competed in "B" section. In giving iiis decision Mr Rill said if was a pleasure to listen to the juveniles singing and he would like to see more progress made in the North with the "music in schools movement." The results were as follows : A Grade. Maximum Points 100. Hamilton West .. .. '7B Frankton .. .. .. ".5 Whitiora .... . . 7i B Grade. Maximum Points 100. Matangi 78 Fairfield 74 The contest was a most enjoyable one. and as detailed critiques were Riven to competitors by the judge it should be educational as well.' SHOW TROPHIES DELETED. FACTORY MANAGERS' DECISION. NOTICE TO RESCIND. Some discussion took place at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association last evening in regard to trophies which the association should present for competition, and to which shows they should be given. Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and RaWera were at present being assisted by the association in this connection. Last, evening it was contended that Waikato and Auckland should also have the same privilege. There were other speakers, again, who held the opinion that the trophies should be deleted altogether. The voting was even, and the President (Mr J. G. Ward) gave his casting-vote in favour of deleting trophies. The secretary (Mr A. F. Neilson) then gave notice to the effect that the resolution be rescinded. Mr J. Murray seconded, and the motion will come up for discussion at the next annual meeting.

DAIRY DIVISION SALARIES.

NECESSITY FOR INCREASE

MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION MOVES

A matter which came before the annual meeting of the New Zealand Factory Managers' Association last evening by way of remit from the Auckland provincial executive referred to the salaries of members of the dairy division.

Mr J- Rutherford, who introduced the remit, stated that the association should help the members of the dairy staff towards the receipt of a better salary than at present. The best men were desired for instructing and grading, but he did not consider that there was sufficient inducement given. Some of the staff of/lhe division to-day were receiving salaries than some of the factory managers. Mr J. G. Ward (Auckland) said that as the Provincial President he had written to the Minister of Agriculture and the Provincial Presidents on the subject so as to bring the matter to notice prior to the revision of Civil Service salaries, due to be made at the end of March last. It was maintained that the salaries to start with flhould be at least £6OO per annum. The subject was one of vital importance to the dairying industry of the Dominion.

The Minister's reply stated that the Public Service Commissioner was dealing with'the question of the classification of the dairy instructors and dairy produce graders. The salaries of all public servants were now fixed by the Public Service Commissioner, and not by the Government.

Mr Ward's action in the matter was unanimously endorsed by the meeting. It was explained that no decision had been reached yet, but there was every probability of the action entered on in this important connection bearing fruit. WAIKATO CALF CLUB. JUDGING THE YOUNG SIRES. The voting sires of the Waikato Calf Club (the Hamilton High Schol) were judged to-day. The Jerseys were judged by Mr A. E. Missen, president of the New Zealand Jersey Cattle Society, and Mr C. E. Robertson (manager of the live stock department of Messrs Wright. Stephenson and Co; judged the Friesians, Ayrsliircs and milking Shorthorns. The results wei'e as follows:

Jersey Bulls.—ll. Yeoman (calf bred by T. Church), I ; D. Ellicott (bred Ami given by Mr LllicolL), 2: 11 Stewart (bred by-Mr HoldawayL 3.

Friesians. —W. Ferguson (bred and presented hy Matangi Friosian Farm Co.). 1; L. Ptfterso'u (bred and given by Hodgson Estate), 2; M. Anderson (bred and given by Mr Wilson), •'!: J. Bloomficld (bred ami given by Mr Clement), -L Shorthorns. —H. Thomas I, R. Martin 2; both calves given by Mr S. Lye. Ayrshire.—A. Ferguson (bred and given by Litchfield 8i05.,;, J ; G. Death

■'bred and given by Watts Bros.), 2: G. Smith Mired and Given by Mr Clement), 3. The special prize for the best reared calf was won by 11. Thomas, and a special given by Mr. H. Holdaway for the best reared Jersey calf was won by G. Clark. LATE POULTRY RESULTS, The Waikato Poultry Club Cup ('competed for 1024 by Wyandottes) : .1 N. Barrie's (Otanc) Silver Wyandotte. North Island Championships, Utility Brown Leghorns.—Male, w, Dunn and Sons 'Waihouj; female: E. R. Adams Marlon . Columbian vvyandottes.—Male: D. Starr lluntly); female:*, D. Starr fllimtly). Working Homer Pigeons.—Male; A. W. Stace (Feilding); f r male; A. W. Stace (Feilding). Fancy Specials, Wyandotte: J. N. Barrie (Otanc); Old English Game; .1. P. Bailey (lluntly). Plymouth Bock: Geo. Jackson (Pukekohe). Most points Minorca or Andalusian sections: G, li. Copper (Matangi). PIGEONS.

Working Homers—blue cock: A. W. Stace I r;. Prescott 2) Blue Hen: A. YV. Stace I G. Present! 2. Blue Cock under Li months: A. W. Stace I. Blue Hen under 12 months: G. Prescott I. A. W. Stace 2. Blur or Black Chequer Cork: A. W Stace I. Blue or Black Chcouer Hen: A. \V. Stace J. Blue or Black Chequer Lock under 12 months: V W. Stace I. Blue ..|- Black Chequer Hen under 12 months: J. Pennington 1, Red Chequer Cock: J. Pennington 1, li. l-U-i. srt.Mi >. »it'll <,n(i(ue, 1.,0Ck under 12 months: A. W. Stace J. Bed Chequer Hen under 12 months: A. W. Stace 1. Mealy Cock: A. W. Stace f, J. C. Wallace 2. Mealy Hen: T. McAHum 1. J. C. Wallace 2, A. W. Stace .'!. Mealy Lock under 12 months: A. W Stace J. Mealy Hen under 12 months: A. W. Stace I. Pied Cock: A. W. Stace I. G. Prescott 2. Pied Hen: G. Prescott I, Prescott Bros. 2. Pied Hen under 12 months: A. W. Stace 1. Any other coloured cock: A. W. Stace f. Cock, flown 100 miles, under 12 months: A. W. Stace I and 2. Hen down 100 miles, under 12 months: A. W. Stace ! and 2. Lock, flown 150 miles: A. W. Stace J. Cock down 200 miles: A. W. Stace 1 and 2. Hen. down 200 miles: A. W. Stace J. Hen, flown 500 biles: A. W. Stace 1. Hen. down :iOO miles: A. W. Stace I. Most likely racer cock: G. Prescott 1, A. W. Stace 2. Most likely racer hen: 0. Prescott 1. Most likely racer cock under 12 months: A. W. Stace I. Dragoons, cock: B. Duncan I, T. Sparkes and Son 2. Hen: T. Sparkes and Sons, 1, J. Duncan 2. Magpies, black cock: Prescott Bros. I. Black Hen: Prescott Bros I. Yellow or Bed. Cock: Prescott Bros. I. Yellow or Red Hen: Prescott Bros. .1. Tumblers, long-faced, clean-legged cock: G. Duncan I and 2, J. Halton 3. L.F.C.L. Hen: J. Hallon 1, G. Duncan 2 and 3. Long-faced muffled cock: J. Hallon 1. 2 and 3. L.F.M. Hen: J. Hallon I, 2 and .'5. Fantails. while cock: T. Sparkes and Sons 1. G. Prescolt2, Prescott Bros. .'{. White Hen: Prescott Bros. I. Master E. Waters 2. A.O.V. Hen: Prescott Bros. 1. Jacobins, cock: G. Duncan I. Hen: G. Duncan 1. A.O.V. purebred pigeon: G. Duncan 1, J. Halton 2, T. Sparkes and Sons 3. CANARIES.

Norwich, buff cock: Master G. Simpson 1, .1. Simpson 2. Buff Hen: J. Simpson 1. Yellow Cock: J. Simpson 1. Yellow Hen: .1. Simpson I, Master G. Simpson 2. Yorkshires, buff hen: J. Ryder 1, J'. Simpson 2. Yellow Lock: J. Ryder I. J. Simpson 2. Variegated Yellow Cock: J. Ryder I. Selling ciass for canaries: J. Simpson 1. SHOW CHAT. The volume of business at the sideshows considerably increased yesterday compared with the opening day, when the weather was a deterring factor so far as financial activity was concerned. The official catalogue wrongly gave the name as ".Miss L. Kelly" instead of "Miss L. Kelso," the second and third prize-taker in the class for jam sandwich. It was the considered opinion of dairy factory managers, as expressed at the annual meeting, that commissions should not be accepted by members to sell any class of goods whatever.

At the Show this morning the factory managers were taken through the dairy exhibit with the Government graders. There was a full muster of Ihe managers, and the "run over" elucidated many points of value to those directly concerned with the manufacturing portion of the industry. The Salvation Army "Nest" is represented at the show this year, adjacent to the motor block. The good work the authorities are carrying on in connection with the home for orphan children in Hamilton is well known, and Ihe bright and vigorous juveniles seen at the show aptly illustrate the care and attention they are receiving. The public will have an opportunity of supporting the cause through Ihe boxes at the "Nest" in the show buildings. Quite a' useful institution is the Waikato Calf Club which was organised a few years ago and which is doing fine work of an educational value among its young members. On Saturday at 11 o'clock there will be a sale of young cattle sires belonging to the club at the marquee which is situated on the old saleyards site behind the side-shows. The sires arj there daily for exhibition and inspection. To-rlay the Association arranged a boat trip on the river for the factory managers and visitors. The opportunity to view the many beauty spots of Hie town and district from the river was largely availed of and expressions of appreciation were general and unstinted.

When Ihe New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association was in gathering last evening, highly appreciative reference was made by the retiring president (Mr J. G. Ward) and several members to the courtesy extended lo the association by the Waikato Winter Show authorities, and particularly their chief executive officer, Mr W. H ; Paul. From the time Ihe visiting factory managers reached Hamilton on this and-every prior occasion they were immediately placed in the way of everything by the association, and the generous treatment'mcted out earned Hie deepest appreciation of the recipients. When Ihe next, grading conference takes place at. Auckland it will be held al. Southdown instead of in the city. Al least the factory managers have expressed themselves as in agreement with this line of action. At last night's gathering of factory managers Mr Thornton (Government grader) mentioned that on the last occasion there was far too much noise going on around Hie building, which, naturally, was derogatory lo maximum efficiency.

The 100' guineas Golden " Swede, " Cup, presented by Messrs F. M. Winstone, was won by Mr J. E. Worth, of Putaruru, with swedes grown from seeds and manures supplied by the firm. In addition to holding the cup for a year, this success carries with it

a silver entree dish. Mr H. Worth, a brother of the first, prize-laker and also of Putaruru, secured the second prize—a 'silver entree dish. These swedes were grown on land taken out of the rough, and except being allowed to fallow it received no special treatment. In the film which was shown in Hamilton yesterday dealing with the dairy industry as it concerned factories in the South Auckland terrii lory there was rapidity of action when it came to the actual factory work. At the factory managers' gathering last evening Mr J. Murray referred to this " ahnormal activity" in humorous terms, and pointed out for the edification of Taranaki and other outside representatives that this feature was introduced to show what Ihe men here could do in. Ihe way of speed. (Laughter.) "It was unfortunate that the film-laker had struck a day when we were in training for a 48-hours' instead of a 65-hours' week," added Mr Murray, setting up a renewed outburst of mirth. " They should have had the film placed before the Arbitration Court, and they may have got the 48 hours," twitted Mr Ward, the Dominion president, amid further laughter.

The scheme of district courts is a "washout" this year, which is to be regretted. In the past there have been a few displays , from Raglan, King Country and a few other districts, and they have proved one. of the attractions of the show. It is to be hoped that the districts will awaken to the value of court displays and make them a prominent feature of next year's show which I hey should be. It is quite recognised that a goodly measure of time and labour arc required to be expended to present a representative showing, but there should be found sufficient men of broad spirit in the many districts of South Auckland to work up these courts which are. undoubtedly, one of the Jinest methods available for bringing directly to public notice the wealth of the respective districts. The Department of Agriculture has its informative court al the show again this year, occupying a space at the western end of the main building The farmer will find much to 'interest and educate him at the court, where officers of the department welcome callers and willingly outline any mailers on which information is desired. The honey, roots, wool, grain, fruit, etc., are principally supplied from the Ruakura Farm of Instruction, while there is a line exhibit of flax from Levin. The various diseases to which agricultural items, animate and inanimate are heir, arc clearly illustrated, and on this phase alone the farmer can gather a wealth of information which will assist him in his important undertakings with stock and crops.