Levin Flower Show

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 November 1913, Page 2

Levin Flower Show

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Levin Horticultural Society's Summer Show was held yesterday aJternoon and evening, In the Century ilall. The most striking feature oi the show was the sweet pea class. In this division some magnificent blooms were shown by Mr Westaway, oi Te lioro: splendidly shaded blossoms on strikingly large stems. Poses have s uttered to some extent by the season, but some good blooms weic on. exhibition, notably those of Mr Frank Pcnn, of Otaki, and Mr \V. 11. Gunning, of Shannon. Some very pleasing effects were obtained in the decorative classes, and notably so in the mantlepieces. Cookery, and domestic produce such as honey, butter, eggs and sauces evoked numerous entries. A baker's dozen of cakes, pics and scones (done in a gas slove and cooked to a nicety) formed a good advertisement for Levin municipal gasworks. Vegetables had been helped forward by the propitious rains of the last three months, and the result is seen in the excellence of potato, cauliflower, cabbage and other edible growths. The show was opened by Mr .Fames Prouse, president of the Levin Horticultural Society, who

began by reading a telegram from I lie Premier, as follows:- "Mrs Massey regrets that she is unable 1 In attend the show to-day, _ owing to an engagement in Wellington. She joins with me in wishing you and the other members of the soc- ' ieiv all success in their efforts.'" Mr Brouse wont on to refer to the notable people who had opened the show in past years (including Sir Joseph Ward, Bichard John Seddon, and Mr McKen/.ie,_ the Victorian Minister for Agriculture). Mr Brouse said they all regretted the inability of Mr and Mrs Massey to be wilh them on this occasion, but the onerous duties rrf Barliament had prevented the Bremier from leaving Wellington, and a prior engagement had necessitated Mrs Massey from coming up. Mr Brouse congratulated the society on the quality of its show; as lie had said on a previous occasion, a show was simply the index of the oi people who live in this district. When one looked at the beautiful flowers and foliage they realised in what fine homes our people lived : and when they saw the excellent cookery displayed in the show thej' knew why we had amongst 1 us so many contented In ' making clear this fact, as it did ' do, the Levin Horticultural Society showed itself well deserving ' nf the support of the general pub- • lie. The society was one that worked whole-heartedly .to help } llie district, and there was no ' bodv of men with which he was acquainted that worked year in 1 and year out in such j ■ consistent harmony as the j ' Levin Horticultural Society " displayed. The love ol I flowers was a most desirable quality, though here and there an odd - person might sneer at it as be- .' neath the dignity of a man. Yet >•' in Japan men would travel forty ■ miles to see a blossoming of the ) cherrv trees; and where more t than 'amongst the Japanese were , the qualities of patriotism and brai> very to be found? Such a spirit i as he had referred to was elevati ing in the highest degree^ The following is the prize list: ; CUT BLOOMS. Arum lily. Miss Lyes J, Mrs S. Barsons 2. Three entries, f Antirrhinium. Mrs B. Brouse 1„ Mrs S. Parsons 2, Four enit tries. s Carnations. Mrs A. Bansom . 1. One entry. Columbines. Mrs F. Benn L ,f One entry. 0 Delphiniums. -Mrs 11. Brouse [_ 2. Two entries. Geranium, single.—Mrs 1). Suy therlaiul 1, Mrs B. Brouse 2. Four entries. Geranium, double.- Mrs J. *"■ [Towell 1, Mrs B. McDonald 2l ' Three entries. Grladiola.Mrs S. Barsons 1, 0 Miss D. Salmon 2. Three entries. Nasturtium. Mrs B. Brouse 1, .Miss L. Eyes 2. Three entries. n Bansies— Mrs T. .Morgan, h.e. l ~ One entry. ( ' Pelargonium. F. Benn 1. One entry. . , , y Peony. —Mrs TV. M. Clark 1 and 2. ' Three entries. 1_ Phlox Drummondi.- Miss Adkin 1, Mrs B. Bansom 2. l/wo lt entries. . ,r Boses, any variety.- V\ • UGunning 1, Miss 0. Davies 2. Six I- entries. d Roses, three distinct, varieties. c "j?\ Pcnn 1. Mrs If. Bansom 2. Five entries. ls Hoses,- six distinct varieties.--lS F. Penn 1, TV. H. Gunning 2. Three entries. 'C Boses, nine distinct varieties " ,v (named). —F. Penn 1, _ TV. H. y Gunning 2. Two entries, v Best rose bloom. F. Benn 1. One entry. »• Sweet William. —Mrs T. More gan 2. Two entries. Yerbena.- -Mrs Goldsmith 1, F. ! ' : E. Barker 2. Two entries. Annuals. —Mi's B. Prouse 1, Mrs Goldsmith 2. Two entries. Cut blooms, 12 species.—-Miss L. Eyes 1, Mrs TV. M. Chirk 2. J Two entries. ' e Cut blooms, 10 species. F. v Bonn 1, Mrs B. Brouse 2, Two ,J entries."

SWEET ,J?EAS. Six varieties, •'{ sprays of each. —AV. W. Westawav 1, P. AV. Goldsmith 2. Eight entries. Nine varieties, u sprays of each. W. "W. "W'estaway 1, P. AV. (ioldsmii.il 2. < Four entries. Twelve varieties, named, •"> sprays each.—AV. AV . Westawav 1, P. AV. Goldsmiih 2. Three entries. Six varieties, .named, waved standards, 3 of each.—W. AV.

Westaway 1, F. Penn 2. Five entries. Ten sprays, white.-'-Miss "J. 11. Poss 1. One entry. Ten sprays cream or yellow.— \V. W. West away 1, Miss J. XL. Poss 2. Tliree entries. Ten sprays, pink—\Y. W. Westaway 1 (also best exhibit); F. 'Penn 2. Four entries. Ten sprays lavender.W. W. Westaway I, Miss J. H. Ross 2. Two entries. Ten sprays blue. -Mrs D. S. , Mackenzie 2. One entry. Ten sprays marble and ilakcd. —P. W. Goldsmith ]. Two entries. Six varieties, - r > sprays each.- - Miss Dnvies 1, Mrs D. S. Mackenzie 2. Three onirics. POT PLANTS. Aspamyus.-■ Miss L. Astridge 1. One entry. Begonia.—Mrs 11. Prouse 1. One entry. Fern (native).-Mrs J. Prouse 1. One entry. Fern (three varieties).—-Mrs P. I'rouse 1. One entry. Fern (maidenhair). -Mrs P. ['.rouse 1. One entry. Geranium (single). Mrs P. A. McDonald 1. Two entries. Geranium (double).-—Mrs P. A. McDonald 1. Two entries. Geranium (tri-colourj. —-Mrs P. Prouse 1, Mrs P. A. McDonald 2. Two entries. Specimen plant in bloom. Mrs V. C. Pansom 1. <t)ne entry. Geranium (double, in bloom). — Mrs -T. Howell 1 and 2. Tliree

mines. Belnrgoniuin.—Mrs 11. A. McDonald 2. One entry. Specimen plant (foliage).- —Mrs I. Bagrie 1. One entry. Begonia (foliage).—Miss L. Asridge 2. One entry. Cactus in bloom.- Mrs J. Ilow■ll 1. One entry. Geranium (single, in bloom). — Mrs B. A. McDonald 1, Mrs S. Parsons h.e. Three entries. (Children under .10 years): Fern (one specimen).'—Master 1. F. Howell 1. One entry. Specimen plant.- Mit.s Eileen 1 ::r.>nV 1, Master J. F. Howell 2. Collection of pot plan s.—Tventries, but both disqualified *,s being not according to schedule. Begonia, (evergreen, flowering!. Miss Phyllis Iliggins . <»r.: entry. DECOBATIV 10. Bridesmaid's Basket. —Mi>s P. Brouse 1, Mrs 13. 11. Gardeiier 2. Two entries. Basket of Blowers.- Miss 13. Goldsmith. 1, Mrs B. B. Gardener 2, Mrs 11. E. Lodge Five entries.

Basket of Boses and Foliage.— Miss D. Goldsmith 1, Mrs B. 11. Gardener 2, Mrs Lancaster 3. If our entries.

Hand bouquet.—Miss B. Brouse L, Mrs TV. M. Clark 2,, Miss Kathleen Benn 3. Six entries. Bhower Bouquet.- Miss B. Prouse 1, Miss D. Goldsmith 2. Two entries. Bouquet of Native Blowers. - Miss L. Wilson 1, Mrs Lancaster 2. Three entries. Bowl of Flowers. Mrs Lancaster 1, Miss Adkin 2, Mrs B. B. Ga i den or •">. Eight entries. Flora! Device.- -Mrs Lancaster 1, Miss C. Campbell 2, Miss L. Astridge Lady's Trimmed Hat. Miss Campbell 1, Miss L. Wilson h.e. Five entries. Lady's Spray. -Miss B. Prouse 1, Mrs Lancaster 2. Three entries. Three Buttonholes for gentlemen.—- Miss P. Prouse 1, Mrs TV. Salmon 2, MrS" Lancaster •'{. Five entries. Epergne.—Mrs Lancaster 1, Mrs W 7 . M. Clark 2. Two entries. Vase of Flowers for Mantlepieee Miss Bvke 1, Miss Kathleen Benn 2, Mrs AY. M. Clark 3. Six entries. Decorated Dinner Table. Miss B. Prouse 1, Miss L. Wilson 2. Mrs Lancaster >?, Miss Kathleen Benn h.e. Ten entries. Decorated Mantlepieee. Airs TV. M. Clark 1, Mrs Lancaster 2, Miss Goldsmith 3. Six entries.

(Children under 15 year*. Hand Bouquet.—Miss PJiyllis Wilson 1. One entry. Bou(|iiot of Native Flowers. — ]\1 iss Phyllis Wilson 1. Basquet of Sweet Pens. jSliss Nil a Eyes 1, Miss Thelma lligyins 2. Two entries. Floral Device—Miss El in a Sims 1. One entry. Floral Wreath. —Miss Phyllis Wilson 1. One entry. Throe Buttonholes in Vases.— Miss Nitn Eyes 1, Miss Elsie Ilall 2. Two entries. Decorated Dinner Table.- Miss El nut Sims 1, Miss C. Butler 2, Miss Phyllis Wilson 3. Five entries. DOMESTIC. White Bread.—Mrs 11. J ones I, Mrs Dotson h.c. Two entries. Madeira Cake. - Mrs J. Bagrie 1, Mrs R. J. Jones 2. Two entries. Fi'uit Calce.—Mrs I<. AVhitaker 1, Mrs Goldsmith 2, Mrs Cutfield h.c. Three entries. Pound Cake. —Mrs J. Bagrie 1. One entry. Sponge Cake.--Mrs J. Bagrie 1, Mrs Goldsmith 2, Mrs It. J. -Jones h.c. Four entries.

Seed Cake.—Mrs J. Bagrie 1, Mrs F. Whitaker 2. Three entries. Plain Family Cake. —"Sirs J. Bagrie. 1. One entry. Victoria Sandwich.-—Mrs -T. Bagrie 1, Mrs D. S. Mackenzie 2. Two entries. Sponge Roll. -Mrs J. Bagrie 1. One entry. Cream Puffs.—Mrs .1. Bagrie 1. One entry. Sausage Rolls.- -Miss D. Goldsmith 1, Mt;s G. Marriott h.c. Two entries. Six Jam Tarts.- Mrs -T. Bagrie L, Mrs G. Marriott 2. Two entries. Six Plain Scones. —Mrs F. "Whitaker 1, Mrs >1. Bagrie 2. Mrs W. Salmons h.e. Five entries.

Six Buttered Scones.—\Mrs W. Salmons 1, Mrs F. Whitaker 2, Mrs J. Bagrie h.c. .Vive entries. Biscuits, G varieties, 4 of each. —Mrs J. Bagrie 1. One entry. Gooseberry Pie.—Miss I). Goldsmith 2. One entry.* Jar of Plum Jam.—Mrs Goldsmith 1 ; Milne 2. Two entries. Jar of Raspberry Jam.—Mrs Millie 1, Mrs J. Edwards li.c. Two entries. ' Jar of Peaeh Jam.—Mrs Outfield 1, Mrs J. Edwards 2, Mrs Milne li.c. Three entries. Jelly, two varieties.-—Mrs J. Edwards 1, Miss Milne 2. Two entries. Jam, three varieties.—Mrs J. Edwards 1, Mrs T. Morgan 2. Two entries. Jar of Marmalade.- Miss 0. Milne 1, Miss Davies 2, Mrs Cutfield li.c. Five entries. Jar of Honey.—Mrs Lancaster 1, G. P. Brown li.c. Two entries. Jar of Chutnev—Mrs Goldsmith I, Mrs Outfield 2, Miss M. Milne li.c. Eight entries. Tomato Sauce.---Mrs Goldsmith 1, Mrs G. P. Brown 2, Airs J. Edwards h.c. Four entries. Jar of Pickles.—Miss M. Milne 2. One entry. Bottled Peaches.- -Mrs Lancaster .1, Mrs Dotson h.c. Two entries. Bottled Pears.- -Mrs Lancaster 1, Mrs W. M. Clark 2, Mrs S. .Parsons h.c. Four entries. Bottled Plums. -Mrs Lancaster 1, Mrs Goldsmith 2, Mrs S. Parsons h.c. Four entries. Bottled Fruit, varieties.—Mrs Lancaster 1, Mrs Clark 2, Mrs S. Parsons h.c. Five entries. Butter, separator.—Mrs D. Sutherland 2. One entry. Butter, non-separator. -Mrs J. Bngrie 1, Mrs Milne 2, Mrs F. E. Parker h.c. Three entries.

l)uck Eggs, plate of six.-Mr. Milne 1, Mrs R. J. Jones 2, Mrs Goldsmith h.c. Eight entries. Hen Eggs, plate of twelve.— Mrs Milne I, Miss Greeba 2, Mrs lace 2, Master Howell h.c. F nir entries. (Children under 15.) Seed Cake.—Emma Parsons 1, Winnie Walker h.c. Two entries. Sponge Sandwich. —Emma Parsons h.c. One entry. Jam Tarts. —Winnie Walker h.c One entry. Scones.—Miss Eyes 2. One entry. Scones with butter.—Emma Parsons 1, Winnie Walker h.c. Two entries. Almond .Toflee.—Elsie Hall 1, Winnie Walker 2. Two entries. Seed Cake.—Miss Driver 1. One entry. Sponge Sandwich.--Miss Davis 1, Miss M. Driver h.c., Two entries. FPU IT AND GAP DEN PPODUCE. Apples.—Mrs P. Prousel. One entry. Cherries (plate).—Mrs J. Prouse 1. One entry. Ped Currants (plate). Mrs McKain 1. One entry. Gooseberries (weight).—Mrs J. Oak 1, Mrs Milne 2, Mrs S. Salmons li.c. Nine entries. < Caul if lo wor. D. McKain L One entry. Onions. W. Salmons 1. Two entries. Peas.—l. Oakl, D. McKain 2. Four entries. Potatoes (aliy variety).—E. S. Lancaster 1, D. McKain 2. Four entries. Potatoes (collection). —E. S. Lancaster 1, D. McKain 2. Three entries. Radishes. —D. McKain 2. One entry. 'Rhubarb.-—D. McKain 2. One entry. Pest Collection of Vegetables.— D. McKain 1. One entry. Padishes. —Miss Emma Parsons 1. Two entries.. Green Peas.—Leslie Salmons 1. • One entry. Turnips.--Miss Emma Parsons 2. One entry. Cabbage (one head) —Miss Welbey 1, Miss Emma Parsons 2. Two entries. Cauliflower (one head).—Miss We.lbey 2. One entry. Gooseberries (varieties). — Mrs T. Morgan 1, Mrs F." Whitakcr 2. Five entries. Broad Beans.—E. S. Lancaster 1. One cntrv. Table Cabbage. -D. Mcßain 1. Two entries. Carrots. -D. Mcßain 1. One entry. SCHOOL WORK. k v Handwriting (girls).—Hilda Palmer 1, Myra Marriott 2. Four entries. Plasticene (modelling from nature).—Fred Marriott 1, Arthur Channings 0. Three entries. Handwriting (junior boys).— Master Selwyn Marriott 2. One entry. Handwriting (junior girls).— Doris Dempsey 1. One entry. Best .sheet of 50 plain figures.— Fred Marriott 2. Two entries. The arrangements for the show worked out well, a fact oh which the hon. secretary (Mr P . D. Wallace) and the committee are to be congratulated.