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HATAITAI FLOWER SHOW

Tho first summer show of tlio Hataitni Horticultural' Society was opened in tho Hataitai Stato School on Saturday afternoon by Dr. A. K. Newman,_ M.P. In spite of the bad season a very iino show of roses was exhibited. Among other cut flowers tho most prominent were aritirihinums, stocks, • pansies, sweet peas and carnations. There was good competition in most classes, and tho judges commented very favourably on tho high quality of tho exhibits. In opening the snow Dr. Newman congratulated tho society on the excellent display, and in tho course of his remarks mentioned that he hoped the society would givo more attention to tho cultivation' of vegetables than was usually the ease in sucli shows. Tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and Mrs. Luko were present during the afternoon. A very fine collection of roses and sweet peas was exhibited by Mr. J. J. Korslake. The* pot- plants and cut flowers were iiidped by Mr. J. G. M'Kenzic, Director of Parks and Deserves; tho decorative sections by Miss M. Cooper; tho cooking by Miss Booker; and tho vegetables by Mr. V. Wcstbury. The following is the prize list:— l'ot Plants.—Ferns: Miss Blyth 1, Mrs. A- Lezard 2. Flowering plants: Mrs. S. Bailey 1. Foliago plants: Ofa. A. Camp- ■ bell 1 and 2. Pnlins: Mrs. C. Shakes 1. 'Cut Flowers— Roses, IS varieties: Mrs. A. Lezard' 1, Mr. W. J. Goudin 2. Roses, 7, any variety: Mr. J. Bell 1 and 2. Assorted flowers, 12, any variety: Mrs. Campbell 1, Mrs. S. Bailey 2. _ Assorted (towers, 7 varieties: Mrs. A. Kliaio 1, Mrs. F. .1. Gordon, 2. Sweet peas, 7 varieties: Mrs. A. Kline- 1. Sweet Peas, 3 varieties: Mr. It. A. Hugging :i and 2. Pansies. 7 varieties: Mrs. Grcenslavo 1, Mrs. A. R. Kitching 2. Stocks, 6-spikes, 3or more varieties: Mrs. A. P. Gibson 1 and 2. Antirrhinums, 'G spikes, 3or more varieties: F. Hilton 1, Mrs. A. R. Kitchv\'X 2. Carnations, 1 each. G varieties: Mrs. S. Bailey 1 and 2. Basket of sweet .peas-. S. ,T. J. Foil 1. Pellargoniums: Mi's. A. Kline 1. Best buttonhole: Mrs. A.. Campbell 1 and 2. Lady's spray: Mrs. A. C'nmpbell 1 and 2. Vaso of flowers, arranged for effect: Mrs. A. Campbell 1, Mrs. Fortune 2. Table decorations: Mrs. J. H. Bear 1. ■ Children's Section.—Decorated baskets: Miss V. Hunt. Vase of flowers: Miss E. Runt. Pot plant, under If: Master G. Lezard; under 10, Master M. Kitrhin'jj. Lady's spray, under U: Miss E Keiirle; under 10, Miss V. Hunt 1, Master Chambers 2. Buttonhole: Master W. Fortune 1, Miss E. Searle 2: under 10. Master Chambers 1, Miss V. Hunt 2. Vegetables -Cabbage: Mrs. F. J. -Gordon 1, Mrs; H. A. Ward 2. Lettuce: S .J. J. Foil 1, S. G. Cowlcs 2. Peas: Mi»s G. Wallace 1, W. E. Chisholm 2. Turnips. Mr. Cousens 1. Potatoes, round: S. J. Cowles 1, Miss G. Wallaeo 2; kidney: W. E. Chisholm 1, Mrs. It. A. Ward' 2. Rhubard: F. S. Marc-hunt 1. Radishes: 11. A. Huggins 1. Best collection of vegetables: F. Hilton 1. Domestic.-Bread, wlKte: Miss C. Arnnt 1, Mrs. N. D. Edwards 2; fancy: Mrs. X. D. Edwards 1, Mrs. N. A. Grant 2. Seones, sirdle: Mrs. N. A. Grant I. plain: Mrs. N. A. Grant 1. Mrs. .T. L. Arcus 2 Pikelets: 'Mrs.' N.'A. Grant 1. Gems: Mrs. N. A. Grant 1, Mrs .£. Shakes 2. Cakes—Sponge sandwich: Mrs. If. R. Lankshcar 1, Mrs. C. Shakes) 2. Sponge roll: Miss C. Arnot 1. Madiera: Mrs. Greenslave 1. Fruit: Mrs, Groenslavc 1 Mrs. .T. L. Arcus 2. Shortbread: 'Miss V. Sellars 1, Mrs. N. A. Giant 2. Puff pastry: Mrs. N. A. Grant 1. Afternoon tea tray: Mrs. N. A. Grant 1 Col led ion of home made sweets: Mis. Goldie 1. During the afternoon and evening musical selections were rendered by Mr. Braunds orchestra, and were much enjoyed. ____^^___

■ Large numbers of returned soldiers in Canada continue to .make applialion for J grants undor the land settlement echcuio. .

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 70, 16 December 1919, Page 4

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HATAITAI FLOWER SHOW Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 70, 16 December 1919, Page 4

HATAITAI FLOWER SHOW Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 70, 16 December 1919, Page 4

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