PATRIOTIC NATIONAL APPLE SHOW.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume XII, Issue 4, 20 April 1916, Page 326

PATRIOTIC NATIONAL APPLE SHOW.

Every New Zealand fruitgrower should carefully consider the claims of : the Patriotic National Apple Show, to be held in Wellington from the Bth to the 13th May, with a view to supporting the movement to, the best of his ability. The show has for its object the double purpose of bringing the New-Zealand-grown apple before the public and the raising of a fund by the sale of gift fruit for patriotic purposes in connection with the war. The first object is of prime importance to the fruitgrower, while the laudable nature of the second is in itself sufficient to ensure the general and hearty support of those in a position to do so. A large list of exhibition classes has been arranged for, as indicated by the official schedule of exhibits, copies of which have been largely distributed. In addition, consignments of fruit for patriotic sale will be welcomed by the show officials. Arrangements have been made to receive and have all fruit forwarded to the show either for exhibition or for sale. Consignments should be forwarded addressed to T. C. Webb, Secretary, National Patriotic Apple Show, Wellington, in ample time to allow of proper arrangement before the opening of the show. The show is being held under the auspices of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers’ Federation (Mr. J. Longton, managing director), assisted by the Committee of the Wellington-Moutere Fruitgrowers’ Association, with Mr. T. C. Webb, Orchard Instructor, Wellington, acting as honorary secretary.

Writing on Bth February, the High Commissioner mentions that the prices then ruling on the market for wool were higher than they had, ever been since the London wool auction sales in Coleman Street were inaugurated.