HENDERSON SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 40, 16 February 1905, Page 3

HENDERSON SHOW.

Tie Henderson Fruit and Horticultural Society held its annual show yesterday. The exhibits were good samples and evidenced the progress made by the district during the year. The fruit exhibits were especially good, as the Henderson district is noted for its excellent stone fruits. The awards were as follow:—

CUT FLOWERS. Judges: Messrs Wright and Pan-

Sunflowers, miniature: Mrs W. Abraham 1. Sunflower, giant: Mr 3 Tuckuy. 1. Phlox Drummondi: Mrs HougUton 3. Cactus dahlias, distinct varieties, one bloom each: J. Platt 1, H. Houghtou 2. Pansies: Mrs W. Abraham 1. Hoses: W. McCadoe 1. Boses, dark: Mr W. Mcltidoi? 1. Mrs B. Cranwell 2. Roses, light: W. Mcludoe 1, Mrs B. Cranwell 2. Gladioli: W. Mcludoe 1, Mrs B. Cranwell 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs W. Abraham 1. Gaillardlas, single: Mrs Abraham 1, Miss Pym Griffiths 2. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs Houghton 1, W. Mclndoe 2. Table bouquet: Miss Cranwell 1. Buttonhole: Miss La Trobe 1, Miss Houghton 2L Floral basket: Miss La Trobe 1, Miss Pym Griffiths 2. Ladies' spray: Miss La Trobe 1, Miss Duncan 2. Bouquet of native flowers: Miss Laurie 1. Table decorations: Miss La Trobe 1, Miss Duncan 2. Bunch of flowers: Mrs Platt 1, Miss Koberts 2

POT PLANTS. Mr J. Platt won all the prizes in this section. FRUIT. Bunch of white grapes, grown under glass: Thompson 1. Bunch of black grapes, grown under glass; Thompson 1 and 2. Dessert peaches: Thompson 1. Canning peaches: B. Buseonibe 1, Platt 2. Nectarines: H. Houghton 1, B. Buscombe 2. Varieties of dessert peaches: B. Buscombe 1. Varieties of European plums: B. Terry 1, A. Cairns 2. Varieties of Japanese plums: Flatt 1. Japanese plums, one variety: Terry 1, H. West 2. European plums: T. Roberts 1, W. J. Cartwright 2. Heaviest pluma: H. West 1, D. Cairns 2. Heaviest apples: B. Levy 1, Crowe 2. Varieties of culinary apples: H. M. Phlllipson % McKay 2. Culinary apples: B. Levy 1, McKay 2 Dessert apples: KcKey 1, W. J. Cartwright 2. Varieties of dessert apples: W. J. Cartwright 1, Crowe 2. Ueaviest pears: B. Buscomb 1, H. M. Phlllipson 2. Varieties of culinary pears: B. Bucombe 1 H M Phlllipson 2. Cnlfnary pears-: B. Buscombe 1, Lowe a Varieties of dessert pears: H. M. Phillipson 1. Dessert pears, one variety: H. M. Phlllipson 1, B. Buscombe 2. Quinces: B. Levy X, Bush 2. Lemons: W. X Cartwright 1, B. Buscombe 2.

VEGETABLES. Judges: Messrs Bennett and Sharp. Stalks of rhubarb: J. Pirrit 1, McKay 2. Cabbage: Lowe 1, Houghton 2. Lettuce-. Parnell Orphanage 1, J. Pirrit 2. French beans: A. E. Bollard 1, W. J. Cart weight 2. Runner beans: Mrs Davies 1, Parnell Orphanage 2. Butter beans: A. Melndoe X. Peas: A. E. Bollard 1, Mrs Bridgford 2 Tomatoes: Mrs Bridgford 1. Potatoes, round, white: H. West 1, Melndoe 2. Potatoes, ronnd, pink: Melndoe 1, Lowe 2 Potatoes, kidney: Crowe 1, Lowe 2. Heaviest potatoes: Lowe 1, D. Cairns 2. Heaviest onions: Parnell Orphanage 1, T. Roberts 2 Onions: J. W. Taylor 1. Mrs Bridgford 2. Turnips, white: Mrs Bridgford 1, Crowe 2. Carrots, long: Parne-11 Orphanage 1. Carrots, short: B. Buncombe 1. Beet, long: Parnell Orphanage 1. Beet, round: Parnell Orphanage 1. Vegetable-marrow, green: Parnell Orphanage 1. Vegetablemarrow, yellow: Parnell Orphanage 1 Mrs Bridgford 2. Pumpkin, for table: Lowe 1. Heaviest pumpkin: Parnell Orphanage 1. Six maize stalks: Melndoe 1, T. Roberts 2. Collection of vegetables: J. Platt L

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mr A. TV. Page.

Ham, unsmoked: Houghton 1, Platt 2. Dairy butter, lib unprlnted: Mrs King 1, Mrs Tucker 2. Honey, in comb: Miss Roberts 1, J. Platt 2. Honey, extracted: Mrs Platt 1. Hen eggs, whrre: M.rs Thompson 1, Mis Cantwell •>. Hen eggs, brown: Miss Ethel Brokenshrfw 1. Preserved egtrs: .1. West X, Mrs Thompson 2. Largest collection of birds' eggs: V. King 1, F. G. Phillipeon 2.

COOKERY. Judge: Mr Gardiner,

Home-made bread: Mrs Davies 1, Mrs Calrus 2. Scones, plain: Mis* Colebrook 1, Mrs J. Platt 2. Scones plain, made bygentleman: Hodgson 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss Duncan 1, Miss Crnnwell 2. Seed cake: Miss Laurie 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Currant cake: Mrs Lowe 1, Mrs Plrr't 2. Rainbow cake: Miss Duncan 1, Miss B. Brobenshaw 2. Plum pudding: Miss Platt 2, Miss CantCant well 2. Shortbread: Miss Duncan 1, Miss Pirrit 2. Gingerbread: Miss C. Cautwell 1. Queen cakes: Mrs Lowe 1. Miss Roberts 2. Bottled pears: Miss J. W. Parr 1. Mrs Abraham 2. iiottled plums: Miss J. W. Parr 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Bottled applea: Mrs Lowe 1, Miss Roberts 2. Bottled lieaches: Mrs J. W. Parr 1, Mrs Platt 2. Collection of bottled fruits: Mrs Lowe 1, Mrs J. W. I'nrr 2. Variety of jelly: Mrs J. W. Parr 1. Mrs Lowe 2. Varieties of jams: Miss K. Houghton 1, Mrs McKay 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs McKay 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Bottle of apple chutney: Miss Phfllipson 1. Collection of lollies: J. Murphy 1. FOR EXHIBITORS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. Queen cakes: Miss A. Lowe 1. Gingerbread: Miss K. Hougbton 1, Miss Lowe % Kinds oi biscuits: Miss A. Lowe 1, Miss K. Houghton 2. Home-made bread: Miss A. Graham 1.

Bed quiit, crocheted: Mrs Laurie, sen., 1. Bed qnilt. knitted: Mrs Duncan 1. Cushion: Miss M. Ralph 1, Miss R. Carson 2. Mantel drape: Mrs P. Finlayson 1, Tea cosy: Miss A. Ralph 1. Table centre: Mtss Turner 1, Miss M. Ralph 2. Point tace collar: Mrs G. Winter 1. Pair pillow or bolster shams: Miss Tyrrel 1. Ironed white shirt: Mrs Love 1. Miss A. Brokenshaw 2. Gent.'s knitted socks, one pair: Mrs E. Smith 1, Mrs McKay 2. Drawn thread work: Mrs W. B. Duncan 1, Miss Phillipson 2. Pair d'Oyleys: Miss Gilbert 1. Shadow work: Miss M. Ralph 1. Pin cushion: Mi!ss A. Brokeushaw 1. Plain hand-sewine:: Mrs Cart-wright 1, Mis 3 Phillipson 2. Buttonholes: Mrs McLiver 1. Nightdress case: Miss Tyrrel 1. Exhibit crocheting: Mrs J. McLt-od 1. Darned sock: Miss B. Brokenshaw 1. Fancy stocking-bag: Miss Laurie 1. Child's pinafore: Mrs Innes 1.

CHILDREN TJNDEB 10. Buttonhole: Evelyn Scarborough 1. Plain hand sewing: Marjorie Phllllpson 1. Handwriting, 28rd Vsalni : John Pirrit 2. Dressed doll: M. Ralph 1, Amy Tnckey 2. CHILDREN UNDER 14. Hand bouquet: Dnleic Yearbury 1. Plain hand sewiug: Dorothy Averill !,• Rath Pirrit 2. Handwriting: Ruth Pirrit 1. Map of New Zealand: G. Harden 1, Hector Smith 2. Pot of musk:Pertie Innes 1. POULTRY. Pair Buff Orpingtons: A. J. Taylor 1. Pair Brown Leghorns: Mrs Lowe 1. Pair Runner ducks: Mrs A. J. Taylor 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Pair Aylesbury ducks: Hodgson 1 and 2. Pair Plj-mouth Rocks: Hodgson 1. Pair table fowls, under 12 months: A. J. Taylor 1. Rooster, any breed: Taylor 1. Pair fowls: Mrs Lowe 1. MISCELLANEOUS. Chip carving: Miss Griffiths 1. Oil painting, flowers: Miss La Trobe 1, Miss Phillipson 2. Example of shading: Miss La Trobe 1. Collection of injurious weeds: Mrs Cantwell 1.