SPORTS EDITION

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 9817, 22 February 1936, Page 24 (Supplement)

SPORTS EDITION

RACER AT TE RAPA, WAIKATO HACK CUP. 1— 2—LIGHT COMEDY, 8.3 (L. J. Ellis) * 2 I—MAFEKING, 7.11 (W. M. Thomson) * 3 3—PUKEKO, 8.13 (D. J. Burgess) 3 Scr.: Red Sand, Gay Duke. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. 4 —ADALENE, 7.4 (J. Winder) 1 5 S—PRINCESS STAR, 7.2 (R. W. Savage) 2 I—I—GIPSY MOTH, 7.11 (I. Smith) 3 Puss Moth and Gipsy Moth were coupled on the machine. Scr.: Refresher, Rereatu, Boughal, Tin Lap, Coronis. BEERESCOURT HANDICAP. 3 3—KILBERIS, 8.7 (R. Gladding) 1 6 6—CON FUOCO, 7.11 (C. L. Goulsbro) 2 4 4—ARAWA ROSE, 7.8 (R. Horne) 3 Scr.: Whirling, Valrent, Polly Douglas. TOTAUSATOFI INCREASE. The totalisator handled £28,826 10s, compared with £22,397 10s on the first day last year, an increase of £8,429. WOODVILLE RACES. Debutante Stakes: 1 Manbumas, 1; 2 Silver River, 2; 3 The Bigot, 3. All started. Talegraph Handicap: 4 Haut Monde, 1; 5 Lavina, 2; 1 Sir Nigel, 3. Scr.: Land Tax, Fulojoy. Mangapapa Handicap: 2 llias, 1; 2 Contact, 2; 1 Silver Song, 3. All started. Final Handicap: 3-1 Young Frank, 1j 7-9 Bolle Derby, 2; 6-6 Ari6totle, 3. Scr.: Admiral Wrack, King’s Cup. Maharahara Handicap: 7 Count Willonyx, 1; 2 Royal Record, 2; 1 Vinco, 3. All started. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. Stewards’ Handicap: 1-3 Red Flush, 1; 2-4 Big Nelson, 2; 2-1 Eastern Prince, 3. Scr.: Plutus. Eclipse Handicap: 3-3 Rongamai, 1; 1-1 Nobleman, 2; 6-6 Marie Celeste, 3. Scr.: Gunmetal, Editor. Denton Memorial Handicap: 4-4 Gay Junior, 1; 15-15 Wilbur White, 2; 1-2 De Soto, 3. Scr.: Peter Locanda, Ciro. Autumn Handicap: 3-1 Sister Mary, 1; 1-2 Kippagh, 2; 17-10 Ohinemutu, 3. All started. Flying Handicap: 8-9 Play On 1; 16-17 Olive Rey, 2; 7-6 Irish Peach, 3. Scr.: Loret.&&. AUSTRALIAN RACING. CAULFIELD MEETING. MELBOURNE, This Day. Wocdcliff Handicap: Nellie’s Tip 1, High Ardo 2, Palfresco 3. Futurity Stakes: Regular Bachelor 1, Cuddle (N.Z.) 2, Press Gang 3. CRICKET. AUCKLAND DECLARE. Auckland: Auckland declared their first innings closed at 306 for six wlcketfe. Townsend v«as previously reported out, but this was a mistake. Postles was the batsman dismissed. Townsend was 53 not out and Matheson 38 not out. Langridge took three wickets for 54 runs, Sims two for 72, Read one for 71. At stumps M.C.C. had compiled 9 ft runs without loss, Parks 54, Barber 42. ROWING TITLES. Wellington: The New Zealand rowing championships, held on a northerly course on the harbour this afternoon under ideal conditions, resulted; Welterweight Junior fours: Wellington 1, New Piymouth 2, Aramoho 3. Also started, Petone. Championship Fours: Picton 1, Aromoho 2, Blenheim 3. Hamilton crew were forced to withdraw owing to the distress of one of the members. EXHIBITION TENNIS. WELLINGTON, Saturday. In an exhibition professional tennis match A. Willard beat Baker, 6—3, C—B, 6—3. NEW ZEALAND BUTTER. SHIPMENT TO AMERICA. LONDON, February 21. Threo hundred tons of New Zealand butter is being shipped to America from England on Saturday owing to the New York price advancing from 37 to 39 cents per lb. It is the first shipment for nearly a year. r PEPPER CORNERING CASE. [ LONDON, February 21. ' What is known as the pepper cornering case, which occupied the attention of the Court for nine days, the costs running into about £30,000, has concluded. Bishirgran, the broker, and Horneson, the manager, were sentenced to one year, and Hardy to nine months, all in the second division. The Judge said there was no law to prevent cornering, but it was not thought very nice. The harge against Bishirgran was circulating a prospectus, knowing it to be false in material and particular. The others were arraigned for aiding and abetting Bishirgran. The Pre&s has started a campaign in favour of amending the company law to prevent a repetition of such gambles. SOUTHERN FLOODS. ASH3JRTON, Saturday. By using a deviation on to an old j portion of tiio lino, it has been posefble for cxpross trains to negotiate j the flooded areas to-day. I

CORRESPONDENCE, Several enquiries have been answered privately, but two of general interest are answered here. The first is for information about a large moth sent in. The species is often called the “Hawk Moth,” but sometimes the “Sphinx Moth.” Though many moths resemble distant hawks, this species shows an unusually close resemblance to a hawk. The moth flies rapidly during the last and the earlier months of the year, and is a large, conspic- 1 uous insect, about 14 inches long, with greyish-brown mottled wings, while the abdomen is conspicuously barred with white, red and brown. Its caterpillar is the largest met with in the garden. East year the pest appeared in considerable numbers, and several specimens were sent to our office for identification. The caterpillar is as much as 34 inches long, stout-bodied, and recognisable on account of the dark red, horn-like process arising from the last segment of the body. The full name of the insect is -Sphinjx convolvuli—“sphinx” because when it is teased it adopts an attitude and appearance like that of the famous Sphinx. The specific name “Convolvuli” is a reference to the fact that the grub feeds on the leaves of convolvulus and allied plants such as the kumara. Indeed, it is sometimes called the “kumara grub.” The other questions relate to the large white butterfly. (1) The diminution in numbers seems to be largely due to the work of the parasite imported to check the pest, though it is only fair to admit that other kinds of butterflies and moths, too, do no seem as plentiful as usual. The satisfactory thing, however, is that the white butterflies are hardly increasingin numbers as the season advances—for example, on a very hot day in February there seem to be no more white butterflies than there were on a hot day in December or early in January. (2) The eggs hatch within a week after being laid. An English. gardening book consulted says that the caterpillars feed for a month before pupating. Dr. Miller, of the Cawthron Institute, says that there are several generations in the one season. The Treatment Recommended. First, resort to hand-picking of the caterpillars of the large white butterfly. This is easy if only a few plants are grown of golden gleam nasturtiums, for example. The next is spraying with a salt solution—one or two ounces to one gallon for cabbage and allied plants. Better still is arsenate of lead, with kitchen soap added at the rate of lib. to fiO gallons to make the stuff adhere to the leaves. The soap should be dissolved separately in boiling water, and added to the mixture. A further advantage of this treatment is that it poisons the grubs of the diamond-backed moth, but this spray must not be applied to plants which are to be eaten in a few weeks. In a year or two ■ the position will have become settled, and we shall probably find the grubs of the large white butterfly doing only a little harm. The grubs of the dia-mond-backed moth are far more harmful, and for years they have ruined summer crops of turnip, cabbage and the like. They are small, active grubs, and occur in such numbers that as many as a dozen may be found on the back of a small cabbage leaf. Many are to be found there in the pupae stage in small cocoons. The best treatment for killing all these pests is to dust the plants with derris powder. The question is fully treated in the January issue of the Journal of Agriculture, where is given an account of experiments conducted by the Plant Research Station at Palmerston North. The trials showed that a strong solution of salt (3 to 4 per cent, by weight) stunted the growth of cabbage plants. 1 ( 1 i ( i i l

POINTS FOR JUDGING. The following hints are taken from the Schedule of the National Flower Show to be held at the Ellerslie Racecourse on March 5, 6 and 7. They should be of interest to every flowerlover, as they indicate a system by which most flowers and plants are to be judged everywhere, and not merely in an exhibition. Roses. The highest type of bloom is one which has form, size, brightness, substance, and good foliage, and which at the time of judging is in the most perfect phase of its possible beauty. In judging by points, 5 points should be given for an extraordinary specimen, four points for a very fine speciment, three points for an average high-class bloom, tAvo points for a medium bloom, one point for one not so good, and no points at all for a bad bloom* j

GLADIOLUS. . Points, j Form, substance, and freshness 2 . Length and symmetry of spike, on which all the flowers should j face to the front, and at such 1 distances as to just hide the | stem 3 ’ (Ten blossoms open at one ’ time to be considered a good ‘ spike; eleven is the highest standard of excellence.) Colour, rich and bright in dark varieties, and clear and soft in 1 light varieties 2 1 Size and number open 2 Dahlias. Colour and freshness „„ .... 2 Size i Form i Stiffness of stem and erect carriage of flower 2 (The judge will also take into consideration effective setting up.) Decorative Classes. (Table Decorations, Bowls and Vases.) Artistic arrangement 8 Uniformity of colour and harmonious blending 6 Beauty of flowers and foliage .... 6 Novel or original ideas, where specified 6 Total _ 26 Cut Flowers. Quality of blooms 3 Freshness 2 Elegance of habit 2 Rarity or difficulty of cultivation 3 (The above apply to the exhibit.) Variety of form or colour .... 2 Arrangement, naming 2 (Apply to each bunch as a whole.) Flowering Plants. Number and quality of blooms in proportion to size of plant 2 Erect flower stems 1 Quality of flower 1 Distinctness and clearness of colour 1 Healthy foliage 1 (In double kinds, even formation of flVwers, 2 extra points.) Foliage and Ferns. High-class cultivation .... 4 Difficulty of cultivation 8 Quality (irrespective of size) .... 2 SUMMER LILIES. Though most species of lilies have ceased flowering and have begun to wither off, there are some kinds still in bloom this week. One of these is the double form of the Tiger Lily, described in this column a fortnight ago. Others that have come into flower are the various forms of Lilium speciosum (often called L. lancifolium). All are vigorous, have rather broad leaves, and large, reflexed flowers. The differences occur chiefly in the colour of the flower. The commonest type of this lily has pink flowers with reddish spots and another rather common one is pure white except for narrow green bands at the base of each petal. The richest of all in colouring are Rubrum, Melpomene and Magniflcum. The last-named was found over thirty years ago by collectors in some islands lying to the west of Nagasaki, where the bulbs are looked upon as a by-product and cultivated in the fields among crops such as potatoes, the bulbs being planted between the rows. When of a suitable size, the ripened bulbs are cleaned up, dried in the sun, and exported to China as food. L. speciosum appreciates partial shade and a soil rich in humus. It is a good plan to mulch the ground around it in summer with rotted compost. There is still another lily in full flower in some gardens—the ordinary type of Lilium auratum. Though the stems are not very vigorous the flowers are very large, and rival those of the platyphyllum type of Auratum in colour and scent. The writer promised some time ago to describe a series of Auratum hybrids growing in a local garden, but unfortunately they were earlier than the ordinary types, and had finished flowering before the end of January. Perhaps they can be described next year. FiLOWER SHOW. The local Horticultural Show has been postponed until March 10. This change has been rendered necessary by the postponement of the National Flower Show in Auckland until the sth, 6th and 7th of March. A fuller notice will appear later. Readers are j reminded that entries for the National Show close on February 27. i