FRUIT SHOW AT BIRKENHEAD.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 43, 20 February 1905, Page 3

FRUIT SHOW AT BIRKENHEAD.

AN INTERESTING __SP_LAX. The show of fmit, vegetables, flowers and live stock held i_n tbe se_ooLroom of the Lirfcenliead Church on Saturday was a very successful affair, and attracted large crowds of visitors. The season has been a very trying one for tlie fruit crops, but there was nevertheless a brilliant display of those high-quality fruits for which the Birkenhead and North cote Show is famoas. The exhibits were prettily laid ont. The poultry section, arranged along the outside of the hall, was rather limited in numbers, but contained many birds of good type, which would form an i____s__ctive lesson to young fs_nciers. This was specially the <-ase in Wyandottea, the popular breed of the day. The Judge, Mr S. Hobhis, manager of Mr G. R. Hntchinson's well-known yards, appeared to prefer the whites, ana awarded most of the prizes to that co-lour. The silvers, however, hy-rl many •i'_Lir____cei-s----'»ut Uxq greatest interest waa ce-n.tr e-d in Mr E. Perks' pen of partrtdge-colonred Wjandottes, a variety wtiieh is yet very ra_re in t_e cotooy. The flower sections formed a very bright picture. The industrial classes, judged by Mrs Mc-Scan, of Aoc"_:l__d. were as wen filled as usual, and co—tamed much clever work. The vegetables. In which the Parnell Orphan Home was a frequent winner, formed a strong class. They were judged, with the flowers, by Messrs McDonald and Mclndoe. Messrs Lipp±a-tt and Sharp judg°d the fruit. The prize list brought some of the old winners again well to the top. We noticed Mr J. G. Kay winning first prizes for coilec-tions of dessert apptes and c_±nary apples, spe__te_s of export apples, late keeping apples, and the best plate of dessert apples in season (with the Gravenstein). Tontir Bros, won for lemons. C. Wilson won for colle-?tion of dessert fruit, collection of dessert peaches, collection of canning peaches, collection of peaches genera lly. peaches p_c_ed for export, and collection of nectarines. Mr D. Swindail was the only exhibitor of apples packed ready for export, bnt he was awarded a first prize for his American Golden Russet- He also won w"x_h six varieties of c__nary apples- Mr M. Fairish won for tomatoes packed for export with Choi-man and Sons a good second. The jams, bottled fruit, and honey were hlgtrty praised by the judges (Messrs J. C. Enirican and R. Thompson), the "stingy" Savour of North Auckland honey not being objected to, and in the ptckled egg classes some plates of rich brown eggs of Plymouth Rocks shown by Mrs A. M. Wilson secured special mention from the same judges. THE BEST APPLES. Commercially the apples must be regarded as the most Important part of the show, especially in vie-w of the revival which the operation of the ""Orchard Pests Act" is expected to produce. Some notes, therefore, regarding the winning varieties may be of interest. Taking the exhibits of Mr Kay (the chief winner), his wtn__.: varieties were found to be the following, as arranged in order of merit by himself. The dates represent approximately the. date for gathering:—

Export Apples.—Cleopatra (middle to end of February) and Stunner Pippin (February to March), equal firsts for merit; Scarlet Pearmain (early February), C__' Orange (middle February). Claygate Pearmain or Dutch Mignotme (third week of February), Adam's Pearmain (third week of Febraary —Dot successful locsdly on account of the aphis). Dessert Apples in Season. —Gravenstein, Scarlet Pearmain, Melon. American Golden Russet. Cox's Orange, and Rihstoce Pippin (not snccessful loc—Hy on accoant of the aphis). Late-keeping Apples.—Dougherty, Stur_aer Pippi, . Shstrp's Late Bed, S_o__ey. and Stone Pipptn (subject to blight), and Nickaiack. Cv Unary Apples (Mr D. Swindon _), not arranged in order of merit. —Talcap-ona Basset. BlciAeim Orange. Ne-rthern Spy. American Mother. Bismarck, and l__or_ _Selson. The arrangements for t_e show were well carried oat by the secretary (Mr Fred. and a strong committee. Luncheon and afternoon tea were served by Mrs A. M. Wilson and other ladles of the district The opening ceremony was performed by Mr E. W. Alison, M-H.li.. who made some interesting remarks rvlatrve to the operation of the Orchard Pests Act Mr Bollard, M.H.R.. was accidentally detained at Opotiki. The following Is the prize list: — THE PRIZE WrSJSEBS. Pot Plants.—Six pot plants: E. Swindail 1. Three pot plants: E. Swindail L One pot plant: E. Swindail 1- Pern: E. Swindail 1. Coleus: Mis J. Stevenson 1. Tuber oum begonia: E. Swindail 1. CKmblng plant: E. S-wi_d_ii 1. Cut Flowers. —Show da_li_s: D. Swindail 1. Large sunflowers: W. Hnrton 1. Small sunflowers: Ellen Craw X. Three ro&es : D. Swindail 1. W. Hor-r-on 2. One rose : MV~ L A. Carter 1. E. Swindail 2. Phlo_ Drummoadi: W. McPetdridge L Collection of pansles: Mrs Abr___a 1, W. Horton 2. Three pansies: Mrs Abraham L German stocks: E. Swindail 1. Veibenas: J. Smale 1. Antirrhinums: Mrs A. M. Wilson 1. Carnations: Miss L. A. Carter 1* W. Horton 2, E. Clow 3. Asters: Li_2aie Gedd_s 1. VV. Horton 2. Collection of cut 8ow_: J. Smale 1, Mrs A. M. Wilson 2. Colieetioii native flowers: Arthnr Parrish 1. Bouquet of native flowers: Miss M. Day 1. Bridal bouquet: Miss Hall. FHoral table: Miss Ellen Clow 1, Mrs A- M. Wilson 2. Child's hand bonqnet: Miss May Wilson. Sit buttonholes: Miss Men Clow.

Fruit.—Two bunches of house grapes: C. Witson 1. Black house grapes: A. M. Wilson 1. Fip: J. Smale 1. Dessert peaches: Char-man and son L C. Wilson 2. Ca__in_r petic_es: C. WDs_ 1, R. HalmP 2. Muir or wager peaches: E. Edmonds 1. Wheatland or Alberta peaches: R. Hulme 1, F. Mickett 2. Sea Eagle or Golden Sagle peaches: R. Hulme 1, C Wilson 2. Collect-on dessert peaches: C. Wilson 1. Collection canning peaches: C. Wilson 1. Collection of peaches: C. Wilson 1. Nectarines: R. Hulme L Charm-in and Son 2. Mrs W. S. Bagot 3. Co_ec_©n of nectarines: C. Wilson L Two varieties plums: John Stanley 1. Six Burbank plums: Mrs Bagot 1, Allan Wilson 2. Six Ogon plums: Miss M. Evans 1. Other variety of Japanese plums: Copeland and Ferguson 1. Twelve heaviest plums: Copeland and Ferguson L Heaviest apple: T. Church 1. Collection of apples: J. G. Kay 1. Collection of export apples: J. G. Kay 1. Late keeping apples: J. G. Kay L Dessert apples: .7. G. Kay 1, Gideon Jack 2. Culinary apples: F. Micket 1* J. G. Kay 2. Collection dessert apples: J. G. Kay 1. Collection culinary apples: D. Siwindail L Dessert pears: A. M. Wilson 1. Cooking pears: A. M. Wilson 1. Quinces: D. Swindail 1. Uncured lemons: Tonar Bros. Cured lemons: Tonar Bros. Oranges: C. Wilson 1. Walnuts: E. Perks L Strawberries: W. Hawkins 1, Mrs Bagot 2. Passion fruit: W. Akers 1. Collection of fruit for dinner table decoration: C. Wilson 1. Decorated fruit and flower table: Ellen Clow 1. Peaches packed for export: C. Wilson 1. Apples packed for export: D. Swindail 1. Tomatoes packed for export: M. Parrish. VEGETABLES. Collection of vegetables: Allan Wilson L Rhubarb: McFetridge L A. M. Wilson 2. Cabbages: T. Church 1. Cucumbers: J. Smale 1. Cbarmaa and Son 2. Long carrots- Parnell Orphans' Home L Turnips: W Akers 1. Allan Wilson 2. Long beet: Orphans' Home 1. Cabbages (grown by c__d)* Francis Swtadail L Radishes: W.

Akreea 2. C_rro_, abort or m__ii _tc1, AHan Wilson 2, J. Smale b._ Cabbage lf-ttnce: Orphans' Some _L- Round iteef. W. Akeis 1, Allan Wilson 2. Celery: J. Stanley L Orphans* Home 2. Cos lettuce: Orphans' Home 1. Tomatoes: Gideon J-aek 1, C_ar__n and Son 2. Allan Wllaan 3. French beans: Orphans' Home 1, Charma— and Son 2, Allan Wilson 3. Heaviest onion: Orp__3s" Home 1, W. Akers 2. Sh-al-. lots: Orpbs__' Home 1. W. Akers 2. Pe__ Orphans' Home 1. W. Horton 2, Allan Wilson 3. Six onions: W. Akers 1, J. Smale 2, AUan Wilson 3. _nn_er bea_3: E. Edmonds 1 and 2, Allan Wilson 3. Lapsfone potatoes: B. H. Clocv 1. Round potatoes: Mi.-Fetridge 1. C. Sviison 2, J. Smale 3. Cooked potatoes: J. S-raale 1. _-nraaK_: J. Smale 2. Kidney potatoes: McFetridge 1, A. M. vv"il_soii 2. 15. tl. Clow 3. Heaviest j roond potato: McFetridge 1. W. Akers 2. | Collection of tomatoes: M. Parrish 1. Pari s_ii>3: Orphaiis' Home 1, McFetridge 2. 1 Leelis: Orphans' Home 1, J. Smale 2. Coli lection of potatoes: J. Smale L McFetridge 2. W. Akers 3. Cattle carrots: J. Smale L

Vepretable munow l__reea): Allan "Wilson 1, MeFetrid.e 2. Vegetable nt-arrow Hripe): Allan Wilson 1, Keith WiUon 2. Two pompfcins: Alec Clow 1* Mc-Fetridge 2. -■Swedes: J. Smale 1. Ok pcun-pkln: Alee Clow 1. Cattle turnips: Allan Wilson 1. Heaviest p_mp__: Orphans' Home L McFetridge 2. Mangolds: McFetridge L W. Akers 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Fancy butter: M-iss Maggie Geddes L Mrs A. M. Wilson 2. Fresh batter, without salt: Mrs A. M. Wilson i. Mrs Swindail 2, Miss Mags_i_e Geddes 3. Fresh butter, with salt: Miss 31aggie Geddes 1, Mrs A. M. Wilson 2. Mm 3. Comb honey: A. M. Wilson 1 and .1. W. Wilson 2. Extracted honey: A. M. Wilson 1 and 2Whlte hen eggs: A. J. l&eGuinness L E. Perks 2. Andrew Clow 3. Brown hen eggs: A. M. Wilson 1 and special. Hen eggs, any i-oteur: Mis. Frances Swtadaii x, E. Perks 2, W. V,"ih:on 3. Dock eggs: W. Wilson L B. H. Clow 2. Heaviest hen eggs: B. Perks 1. Preserved eggs: Mrs A. M. Wilson L Heaviest egg: Mrs A. M. Wilson L JAMS. ETC Bottled fruit: C. Chaytor 1. Mrs A. M. Wilson 2, Mrs Abraham 3. Miss Marion Wilson h.c. Bottled peaches: Mrs A. i'L Vfllson 1. Miss _. M. Honon 2. Mis H»rKm 3. VvTreiTten flour loaf: Mrs K. Htrime 1. Miss M. L. Horton 2, Mrs Carolan 3. Cu-rran-t <-a_e: Miss -Marion Wilson 1. Plain scones: Miss Ellen Clow 1, Miss THa-ri-on Wilson 2, Mrs A. M. Wilson 3. Cun-Jurt scones: Mhs Pearson L Mrs A. M. Wilson 2, Miss Marion Wilson 3. Collection of Jellies: Miss Magpie Geddes 1. Tomato sa_e_ Mrs John Stanley 1. Mis A. M. Wilson 2. Cider: Mrs J. Smale _L Ho_te-__.de wine: W. McFetridge 1, J- Smale 2. Ind_3t__L—Tray cloth: Miss MeCnl-to-agb 1. Siuidcrw wort: Miss McArttair 1. Tea cost: Miss J. McCußoogh 1. EL T_r_boll 2. "Sofa cushion: Mrs P.. T. Hawkins 1. Mrs V.'iddnp 2. Miss M. J. Horron h-_c.. Miss E. McArthur c. Point lace: Miss V. EVans i. Plain working shirt.: .Mrs J. Stephenson 1. White shjxt: Miss M. Geddes 1. "Miss _- Clcjw 2. 3______ss F_t_rson a. Miss D. Grade c. Crocbetted edging: Miss £_. A. Carter X. Mrs F. A. Pitt 2. Mrs J. Tstjrlor 3. A_____rii_____rCT_rs.__-_-T lira J. _yior 1_ Infaors clothing: Mrs F. A. Pitt 1, Miss Wheeler 2. Mrs J. Camabnn 3. 3__s Ivy Cooke c; Miss _. Geddes spec_l for plain hand needlework. Nightdress bag: Miss McArthur L Pin cushion: Mrs B. T. Hawkins 1, Miss Horton 2. Miss E. McArthur .'*. Drawn thread: Miss E- TnrohTill 1. Dressed doll: Miss E. Brooking _ d Miss Vera Clow. eqna!. 1. D—_a M. White 2. Miss Rachel Hawkins 3. Miss M. Wheeler h-c Child's pinafore: Miss D. Oracie 1. Faoeywork: Miss A. Evans L Mrs __ifk_n_s 2. Mrs M" Arthur 3, Miss M. Cart__an !i_f.. Mrs Gray h.c. Ironed cliffs, collars and handkerctri-exs: Miss D. Gracie 1. Miss A. Pitt 2. Hemming, seaming, atitrhing. and buttonholes: H. ?,!<_•- Pike 1. Penmanship: Hiss Vera Clow 1, Miss M. Day 2. Picture frame: Miss F. Swindail 1. L. Stanley 2. Carved frame-: A. J. McLean 1. Cork frn.ee: A. .J. McLean. L Carved table top: A. i. McLean L

Poultry.—Pair o:' Orpingtons: Tonar Bros. 1. Leghorns: Tonar Bros. L Wyandottes. any colour: J. W-tlham 1, Adam Geddes 2. "White Wyanduttes: Master Andrew Clow 1. W. "w"l!sLn ._: axtil __c Two coclcei'els, for t.tMe purposes; Master Andrew Clow L W. Wilson 2. Indian nm--ier dnefcs: W. Wrlson 1. B. H. Ckw 2, E--Swindail 3. Cattle.—Jersey cow: F. Qnick 1. 2 and 3. Jersey heifer: F. Qnick 1. Grade Jersey. •oir: F. Quick 1, Mrs 11. Jones 2, Mrs Moore 3, R. Johnston h.c. Grade Jersey heifer, under two years: D. Swindail 1. A. Chris_e 2, Mrs Gully 3. Grade Jen-ey heifer, under one year: Master L Joac-s.i. E- Edmonds 2, B. H. Clow 3, Master Newton h.c. Horses.—Horse suitable for trooper: J. Boehanan 1. E. IJndsuy 2, W. MeKe__e 3. Vf. Hawkins h.c. Boys' pony: Master H. "•n-tt 1, Q. Wilding 2. Settler's turn out: B. 11. Clow 1. W. Horton 2. Horse and Sig: J. BualransLn 1. E. Perks 2, W. Getides 3. Heavy spring cart horse: T. C_urca L