POVERTY BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 289, 13 December 1901, Page 3

POVERTY BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SUMMER SHOW.

Tije members of the Poverty Bay Iloiticultural Society are to bo congratulated upon tho success of their third summed show, which was held in tho Theatre Royal yesterday. There was a large attendance in tho afternoon, and tho hall was crowded during tho ovoning, tho greatest interest being taken by all present in the exhibition. The entries for the show were largely in oxcoss of previous years, and there was also a decided improvement in tho quality of tho exhibits. In many of the classes

competition was remarkably keen, and tho judges had considerable difficulty in arriving at a decision. Tho arraugomonts made by tho committee for the exhibition wore highly satisfactory, and tho exhibits wore shown to tho utmost advantage. Considerable interest was taken in the table decoration competition, for which there were five entries. These exhibits were judged by ballot, voting papers being received up to nine o’clock in the evening. The result was inado known shortly after half-past nine, Miss Hyett being declared the winner with 236 votos to her credit, Miss Beere being second with 192, and Miss Itoynolds third. The special prize of £1 given by Mr J. J. Holland was awarded by that gentleman to Miss Hyett prior to tho result of tho ballot being known. A featuro of tho show was the splendid exhibits of pot plants shown by Messrs Thomson Bros, and Mr Cr. h. Barton, tho front of tho stage being entirely occupied with tho two collections. Another prominent featuro of the stage decoration was a very handsome flower stand with choico blooms shown by Mr J. Townloy. Tho City Band, under Bandmaster Morrison, played a number of selections outside the hall early in tho evening, and also played in the gallery after eight o’clock, tho music being much appreciated by all present. In addition to being an artistic success, the financial part of tho show is also likely to prove very satisfactory, the sum of twenty-eight pounds being taken at the doors during tho afternoon and evening. refreshments were provided by tho Misses Cuff, of tho Geisha tea rooms, in tho large room at the back of the stage, which had been converted into a veritable fairyland. Tho room was tastefully decorated with native foliage, evergreens, and flowers, and tho effect was enhanced by means] of a number of pretty Chinese lanterns. The young ladies did a good trade during the afternoon, and are to be congratulated upon tbo success of their efforts.

The general opinion of those who wero present last evening was that the show was a decided improvement over previous exhibitions, and the wish was generally expressed that an autumn show should bo bo held. This it is the intention of the committee to do, and a meeting will be held at an early date arrange for the preparation of a suitable schedule. The interest taken in the doings of the society by town and country residents must have been encouraging to the members of the committee, and more than compensated them for the trouble which they wont to. The following was the prizo list: — POT PLANTS IN BLOOM.

Cacti, Mrs J. It. Redstone 1. Fuchsia, single, one variety, Mrs B. Ilird 1; two varieties, Mrs B. Hird 1, S. Bolton 2. Double, 1 variety, Mrs B. Hird 1. Collection, Mrs B. Hird 1. Pelargoniums, one variety, Mrs Rees 1, S. Bolton 2 ; two varieties, Mrs Rees 1. Zonal, single, S. Bolton 1. Ivy-leaved, S. Bolton I. Petunia, single, Mrs Rees 1; double, Mrs Rees 1. Pot plants, 4 varieties, Mrs Rees 1. Gloxinia, S. Bolton 1 Primula, S. Bolton 1. Collection pot plants, Mrs Rees 1. Begonias, one variety, S. Bolton : three varieties, Mrs Rees 1. Coleus, Mrs Roes 1. Ferns, six varieties, G. Darton i. Maidenhair, G. Darton 1. Collection, G. Darton

foliage plants, S. Holton 1. Ornamental asparagus, G. Darton 1. Musk, S. Bolton 1. Palms, two varieties, G. Darton 1 ; best plant, G. Darton 1. Hanging basket of ornamental plants, S. Bolton 1. Hanging basket of ferns, G. Darton 1. Best pot plant, G. Darton 1. CUT 1-LOVERS. Antirrhinums, Miss Smith 1. Abutilon, Carnations, 3 varieties, C. P. Davies 1, E. Gault 2; 6 varieties, E. Gault 1, Mrs Ferris 2. Marguerite, collection, Miss E. Reynolds 1. Diauthus, W. Sherratt 1. Cannas, G. Stevenson 1. Columbines, C. P. Davies 1. Fuchsias, Miss Smith 1. Gladioli, Miss Smith 1. Canterbury Bolls, Mrs Rees 1, W. Sherratt 2. Petunias, C. P. Davies 1; double, two varieties, C. P. Davies 1. Pansies, o varieties, C. P. Davies 1» 6 varieties, E. Gault 1, G. T. Bull 2, Miss Smith c; fancy, 3 varieties, Mrs Bousfield 1, fl. Faram 2; collection, G. T. Bull 1, Miss Smith 2 ; C. P. Davies c. Phlox, Drummondi, Mrs J. Macfarlane 1. Penstemons, G. Stevenson 1. Poppies, C. P. Davies 1, W. Sherratt 2._ Roses, G. Stevenson 1; climbing, 3 varieties, C. P. Davies 1 ; climbiDg, 6 varieties, Miss Smith 1. Pelargoniums, Zonal Geranium, single, Miss Smith 1; Ivy Leaf, Miss Smith 1. Spray of Flowers, Mrs Lusk 1. Collection of cut flowers, G. T. Bull 1, C. P. Davies 2, Miss Smith 3. Collection of cut flowers, bulbous, Miss Smith 1. , . Sweet Peas, C. P. Davies 1, Sherratt 2. Table bouquet, Miss Smith 1. Bouquet native flowers, Miss Maclaurin 1. Buttonhole, Mrs Lusk 1, Miss Cameron

Hand bouquet, Miss Beore 1, Miss Verbenas, G. T. Bull 1, Miss Smith 2. Pelargoniums, Miss Smith 1. Bridal bouquet, Miss Rees h.e. Best-dressed epergne, Miss Beere 1. Decorated basket, Mrs A. G. Beeie 1, Mrs Nolan 2, Miss Beere 3. Table decorations. Miss Hvett 1, Miss Beere 2, Miss Reynolds 3. FItUIT. Cherries, A, F. Kennedy 1, S. Bolton 2. Currants, S. Bolton 1, Mrs Rees 2. Gooseberries, Mrs A. G. Beere 1, L. 1. Svmcs 2, Mrs T. A. Stewart c. "Dewberries, Mrs T. A. Stewart 1, H* JBusline] 1 2 and e. ' Raspberries, Mrs Rees 1, L. T. Symcs F. J. Shelton c. Strawberries, B. Cox, 1. Lemons, G. Stevenson 1, W. J- Moss(man 2, Miss Cameron c. Oranges, W. J. Mossmaii 1, Miss CamC' ron 2, G. Stevenson c. Collection of fruit, Miss Cameron 1.

V KO KTABLES • Silver beet, J. Doleman 1, W. L. I'‘l° 2 - Red beet, W. L. File 1. A. I'. Ken"Cßroad beans, W. RateditTe 1, F. J. Shclbeans, J. Baton 1, F. J. Shelton 2 Mrs Macfarlane e. Butterwax, \\ . B. Rile 1, A. F. Kennedy ‘2. ■ Runner, Mrs Macfarlane 1, W. L. bile 2. | Carrots (.61, W. Sherratt 1, Cabbage, W. Gault 1, \v. Sherratt -, T 'CauHflo!vcrs, A. F. Kennedy 1, H. J. Bushncll 2, Mrs Macfarlane c. Cabbage lettuce, W. Sherratt 1, W ■ iiThomson 2, Mrs Bousfield c. Onions, spring, A. F. Kennedy 1, Mrs ■J. Macfarlane 2. _ T<T „, Onions (6), F. J. Shelton 1, W. L. Fije 2, Miss Boyd c. ~ ' Peas, tall, F. -J. Shelton 1, A. b. Kennedy 2; dwarf, B. Cox 1, A. F. Kcni Potatoes, kidney, Miss Boyd 1, Mrs Macfarlane 2, A. F. Kennedy e. Other than kidney, \V. Sherratt 1, B. Cox T. Bull c. Collection, A. F. Kennedy 1, Mrs J- Macfarlane 2. Culinary Herbs, A. F. Kennedy 1. Rhubarb, W, Gault 1, A. F. Kennedy 2.

Radishes, long, W. L. File 1. Turnip, A. F. Kennedy 1. Turnips, A. F. Kennedy 1, G. T. Lull 2, fj, Be°st collection of vegetables, A. F. Kennedy 1, F. J. Shelton 2, 11. J. Bushnell c. PRESERVES, etc. Jam plum, Miss Boyd 1, Miss Cameron 2. , r . r , T , Gooseberry (one potj, Mrs A. Or. Lecre 1, Mrs Morrison 2. Strawberry jam, Miss Boyd 1, Miss Redstone 2. . _ Jelly, apple, Mrs A. G. Beere 1, Mrs Fairlic 2. ~ . Quince, jelly, Mrs G. Morns 1, Mrs Marmalade jam, Mr Bolton 1 and 2 Chutney (one jar), Mrs W. Sherratt I. Honey in comb, Mr Bolton 1, Mrs U’Ren 2. 1 , „ Honey in jars, Mr Bolton 1 and 2. Tomato sauce, Mrs Herrick 1, Miss fruit, Mrs J. Maefarlano 1, Mrs West 2. All exhibits in this class were excellent. , , „ Best collection bottled fruit, Mrs J. Bright 1, Mrs Redstone 2. Butter, plain or in pats, Mrs A. G. Becro 1, Miss D. Maunsell 2. Best home-made bread, Mrs Fielder 1, Miss Aikman 2. All the entries were good. Best collection home-made cakes, Miss Ward 1. This was a very good exhibit.

CLASS 6.—AKT WORK. Best Oil Painting, Flowers, Mrs Hooper 1, Miss Deere 2. Best Oil Painting, Landscape, Mrs Hooper 1, Miss Orr 2. Best Water-color Painting, Landscape, Miss Beore 1. Water-color Painting, Flowers, Mrs Hooper 1, Mrs Bouslield 2. Pair of tinted photographs (portraits), Miss IF ere 1. Specimen of poker-work, Miss lieere’l. Piece of wood-carving (relief), Oliver Sandlant 1, J. D. Hay ‘2. Piece of fretwork, L. Steele 1 and 2.

CLASS 7.—INDUSTRIAL WORK. Mount Melliclt, Miss Jieere 1. Child’s Pinafore, Mrs Morrison, h.e. Lace Work (Honiton and point), Mrs Syines 1. Child’s frock, Mrs Hawley, 1. Drawn-thread work, Miss Beere 1. Knitting, Mrs Atkins 1. Crochet, Mrs A. G. Beere 1. Table-centre (drawn thread), Miss A. Bradley 1, Mrs Challis 2. Collection of fancy work, Miss Beere 1. children's work. Child’s button-hole, Miss M. Siddells 1, Miss Bessie Graham 2. Children's table-bouquet, Miss Hilda File 1. Best Exhibit by children, Miss E. Macfarlane 1, Miss Hilda File 2. Child’s pinafore, Mabel Morrison 1. Most daintily-dressed doll, Miss McClure 1, Miss Kathleen Akroyd 2. Flowers grown by children, Miss E. Macfarlaue 1. Piece of fancy-work, W. Sherratt 1 and 2. Most comically-dressed doll, Miss Hilda Cox I.