A GRAND DISPLAY

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 21 November 1927, Page 5

A GRAND DISPLAY

< ROSES & SWEET PEAS

HASTINGS SOCIETY’S SHOW.

LARGE CROWDS VIEW EXHIBITS.

The Hastings Horticultural and Pastoral Society’s rose and sweetpea show came to a conclusion at the Assembly Hail on Saturday night, when the hall was packed with a floating throng of spectators, as was the case also during the afternoon session. An excellent orchestra contributed selections and this, together with the beauty and fragrance of the roses and the general gorgeousness of colour, as well as the magnetic community sense of general enjoyment in a crowd, all contributed to make the show an outstading success. The management was capable and in this regard, Mr. A. E. Palmer,, the secretary and his committee may be fairly congratulated, whilst the judging " was put through without undue delay. The Society has undoubtedly established itself in the district and its influence may be observed in the ever increasing number of attractive gardens around the town and district. Following are the concluding awards, championships and special awards CHAMPION BLOOM. (With Mrs Fernie’s Challenge Bowl and the Royal Horticulural Society’s Silver Medal). Mr. S. Bott’s (Waipawa) rose, l. “Shot Silk,” exhibit. Mr. Bott also ' carried off the reserve championship with his rose “Lemon Pillar.” ROSES. Open. Horton’s Ltd. Cup: 'Wilson's Nurseries, Hastings. Dr. H. M. Wilson’s Cup: S. Bott Waipawa. National Rose Society's Silver Medal.—Mr. S. Bott. National Rose Society’s Bronze Medal.—Mr. S. Bott. Amateurs. Mrs. G. F. Foach’s Cup.—Mrs J. L. Masterson, Havelock N. Won outright. Royal Horticultural Society’s Bronze Medal—Mr. S. Bott. Junior Amateur. Mrs. W. B. Nicoll’s Cup—Hrs E. Moore, Hastings, Novice. Mr. S. 0. Garland’s Cup.—Miss Nancy Bell, Havelock N. SWEET PEAS. Society's Challenge Bowl, Champion Vase, with National Sweet Pea Society’s Silver Medal: Mr W A. Wilson. Hastings, Open. A Simmonds and Co.'s Cup (Classes 80 to 33).—Mr W. A. Wilson. Junior Amateur. Mr F. L. Bone’s Challenge Cup.— Miss Doris Cameron. Havelock North. Novice. Mrs W R. Wright’s Epergne.—Mr Cyril Hixon. Hastings. CARNATIONS. Mr W. J. Connor’s Vase.—Mrs W. 9. Orr. Hastings. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr G. D ; Wilson's Trophy.—Mr F. Ormond, Napier. DECORATIVE. (Ladies only.) Mr E. J. White’s Rose Bowl.—Mrs E. Appleby, Hastings CHILDREN (16 years and under.) Special Prizes.—Master G. Drummond 1, Misses Betty Jonston and June Johnston (equal) 2.

In our issue of Saturday, Master G. Ormond was given as the winner ef the section for 6 pan ties. The name should have been Master G. Drummond. In the decorative section, bowl of sweet peas, for children under 12. Miss Betty Hanrahan was the winner.