RONGOTEA AUTUAIN SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1125, 12 May 1911, Page 2

RONGOTEA AUTUAIN SHOW.

■ —* -— . A STJCCESSFUI;"GAT-HERING. The second autumn show of the,Kongotea and District Horticultural Society was opened on Wednesday in the Coronation Hall, Rongotea, under favourable weather conditions. The'show waspatronisedby a large number of peoplo, who were very much suhpriscd at the general excellence of the exhibit* in tho cultivated classes. Potatoes, onions, beet, pumpkins, and squashes, and mangolds attracted a.good deal of attention. The season was lato for flowers, of which chrysanthemums were the most numerous. Prior to tho opening of the show the judges were entertained at a lunch by the committee of tho society. The show was officially opened by Mr. J. G. Wilson, chairman of the Manawatu County Council, in tho absence of Mr. E. Newman, member for Manawatu. In his speech, Mr. Wilson said he was very glad the children were being taught the work of gardening, and that they were making progress in tho work. Tho Feildittg A. and P. Association were conducting school garden competitions, and with Messrs. Mayo, Lethbridge, and Weightmnn going about the country to judge these gardens and give advice to the children, the latter had all the advantages of being taught proper methods of horticulture and agriculture. The fruit and vegetables and root exhibits, in the show were simply wonderful, and Ihey must have taea grown on very rich land; but if they used fertilisers they woh'.d get better results still.' The following were among the prizes awarded:—

Farm Produce (judge, Sir. Farmer).— Beans: Wilson Bros., 1. Maize: A. G. Hickford, 1; G. and L. Hunt, 2. Mangolds, long red: Wilson Bros., 1. Mangolds, yellow: Wilson Bros., 1; B. Gray, 2 and 3. Mangolds, weight, Wilson Bros., 1; B. Gray, 2; A. Burgess, 3. Peas, Prussian blue: A. Burgess, 1; W. Hunt, 2. Peas, field: P. Dixon, 1; W. Hunt, 2. Swedes, quality: Mrs. B. S. 'Penny, 1. Collection farm roots: G. and L. Hunt, 1. Sugar beet: Wilson Bros., 1. Sack of chaff: W. Hunt, 1; A. Gloyn, 2. Sheaf of green oats: W. Hunt, 1; A. Gloyn, 2. Sheaf ripo oats: A. Gloyn, 1; W. Hunt, 2. Pickles: Miss 0. Mudford, 1; Mrs. l'\ Clausen, 2. Separator butter: M. Rockcl, 1. Non-separator butter: Mrs. Sandercock, 1; Mrs. B. S. Penny, 2. Butter, fancy: Mrs. B. S. Penny, 1. Devonshire cream: Mrs. Sandercock, 1; Mrs. W. Davis, son., 2. Cnred ham: E. Valender, 1. Cured side of ham: E. Valender, 1. Side of bacon, rolled: E. Valender, 1 and 2. Duck eggs: Master C. Hunt, 1. Honey, extracted, R. Pearson,' 1; Mrs. J. Sanson, 2 and 3. Honey in comb: Mrs.'.). Sanson, 1 and 2. Home-made soap, Mrs. H. Hunt, 1. Home-made wine: 'Dr. Stendall, 1. Sweets: Mrs. W.' Field, lr School Gardens (judge, Mr. Wighton). —Dwarf beans: Rongotea School, 1. Runner beans: Rongotea School, 1. Long red bach Rongotea School, 1; Glen Oroun, 2. Table carrots: Rongotea School, 1; Glen Orcua, .2 and 3. ~ . . , Fruit (judge, Mr. A. B. Mayo).-Apples, Stunner pippin: A. Persson, li A. J. Lazenby, 2. Apples delicious: A. Person, 1. Apples, northern spy: Mrs. Sandercock, li A. Persson, 2. Apples, Remelte du Canada: A. Persson, 1. App es, Ohinemuri: Av P..,Lazenby, 1. Apples, russet- V. Persson, 2. Apples, dessert (any other variety): A. Persson, 1: A. P. Lazenbv, 2; Dr. Stendall, 3. Apples, cooking: A. Persson, 1; A. P. Lazcyby, i Apples, cooking (3 varieties): A. Persson 1. Apples, dessert (201b. box): A. Person, 1. Apples, winter culinary (201b. box)- A. Persson, 1. Collection of apples- A. Persson, 1; A. P. Lazenby, 2. White grapes: Mrs. B. S. Penny, 1. Cape gooseberries: W. 3. Honore, 1. Medlar: C Clavey, 1. and 2; Mrs. H. Hunt', 3. Pears, dessert: A. P. Lazenby, 1. Pears, rooking: Mrs. Sandercock, 1, 2, and 3. Quinces: Mrs. Sandercock, 1. Tomatoes (smooth red): Ham Bros., 1; Dr. Stendall. 2; Mrs. Whisker, 3. Tomatoes (crinkled red): Wilson Bros., lj Dr. Stendall, 2. School Gardens Competition.—This resolved itself into a duel between Roncotca and Glen Oroua, the former Raining 9 first awards, and the latter G first awards. Pot Plants, Children's Classes.—rot plant: Master A. Scddon, 1; Miss Mathieson, 2. Collection of ferns: Master A. Scddon, 1. Geraniums: Master A. Seddon, 1. Foliage plants: Miss 11. Mathiesoli, 1. Collection of pot plant's: Master A. Scddon, 1. Bnsket of flowers: Master A. Soddon.t; Miss R. Mudford, 2; Miss I). Sanson, 3, Bridesmaid's basket: Miss R. Mudford, 1. Hand 'bouquet: Miss R, Mudford; 1; Miss D. Sanson, 2. Buttonholes: Miss D. Sanson, IfG. and L. Hunt. .2;' Miss Mathiesori, 3.' ;'■ Floral'. device: Miss A.'. Farmer,' T; Misv.'D; Sanson, 2. Floral cross: Miss D. Sanson, 1,