HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 46, 24 April 1930, Page 11

HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN FLOWEE SHOW.

The annual chrysanthemum show of the above society Was opened on 16th inst by the Governor-General who wa,s > accompanied by Lady Bledisloe. Their Excellencies were met at the entrance to the hall by the President of the Society (Mr. D. S. Patrick) and Mrs. Patrick, the Mayor (Sir Alex. Roberts) Ami Lady Roberts; accompanying.them were also Hon. A. J, Stallworthy, Mr. W. Nash, M.P., Mrs Nash> Mrs. B. B. Wood, Mr and Mrs E. L. Riidiford. A gvard of 'honour composed of High School boys under the Principal (Mr. Kidson) and Mr. McNaught, was inspected by their Excellencies before •entering the hall, and the entrance was lined with girls from Chilton St. James and., the High School.: The President: " Ijriefly introduced their Excellencies and •expressed the thanks of the Society for the honour of the visit. Sir Alexander Itoberts al^o welcomed their Excelleneie& on behalf of the borough. Mr. W. N"ash the Member for the District, in •a, clever and witty speech, assured their Excellencies that they had come to the^ test electorate in New Zealand. ." The Society is again to be congratulated on the excellence of the two days* ■show. The weather was ideal on both ■ -days and the attendance was very large The Society was fortunate in being hon-^ •oured with the presence of Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Bledisloe on -their first official visit to the district. The Show may be said to have been an interesting one on account of several innovations which were intro--duced. The arrangement of the tables in the hall was an improvement on the l&y out previously used and made a more effective display. It also «n"abled "the large crowd to move about more -comfortably. Two of the trade exhibitors, Messrs Anstis and Son, and Messrs "J?i3cher and Son, introduced new ideas ~ictc their staging which added materi..ally to the general effect of the Show. The exhibits in the Decorative Sections were particularly beautiful and •certainly superior to efforts of any previous show, In this section Mrs P- G. Beid exhibited a box of flowers which was perhaps more admired than any 'Other single article' in the Show. In addition to the first prize this exhibit -was awarded the R.H.S. Bronae MeVla,} a special award.

Competition in the ehrysanthemnr* ■class was somewhat restricted owing to the season being rather late, nevertheless some magnificent blooms were staged in the Open Class.

The vegetable sections were not well billed owing to the unfavourable season, ~but what was lacking in numbers, was fully made up in quality.

Among the stands for exhibition only was a particularly fine collection of •chrysanthemums sent in by Mr. E. L. Biddiford from Orongorongo for which -2ie was awarded the R.H.S. Silver Medal.

The Lower Hutt Scenic Reserves •Committee again secured the R.H.S. Silver Medal for a fine collection of -dahlias and hydrangeas forming a -massive floral bank- across the front of -the hall.

Mr. L. A. Jones was awarded a silver for a collection of gladioli.

The following trade exhibits were —R.H.S Medals: E. Anstis and .Son, collection of da&liaa; Silver Gilt Silver, F. F. Pilcher and Son, "exhibit of floral work and P..C. Bilby, gladioli. Bronze medals were awarded to P. "Westbury, W. H. Barker, A. McMillan.

Best Bloom in the Show (Open), Ct. "W. Gaudin "Wm. Turner."

■Amateur—P. A. Carroll "Rose Day.'*

The Open Class, points trophy for 'chrysanthemums, Dr # J. R. Boyd.

Amateur Class—J. I. Alexander.

Kersley Bowl.—Mrs. P. G.Reia.

The fancy work: and cookery classes -were well filled and the latter class in particular was well supported by tl|e children from the schools who exhibited some very creditable work. .... ; i

The organisation of the; Show wis very comjplete under the management Qf

the Secretary, Mr. A. J. Nicholas and ■an energetic committee. '"'" '''-.'

At the conclusion of the' Show on Thursday evening the prizes were presented by Mrs. T> % S. Patrick. On be--ialf of Mr. O. W. J. Simpson.and Dr. J. R. Boyd, Mr. W. H. Smith asked the president to accept two -handsome trophies on behalf of the Society. Mr.

Smith explained that he had been invited' $6 make the presentation in place of Mr. W. Slater who he regretted to say was indisposed. Mr. O. W^ J. Simpson presented his Ifcrppihy forycompetitibn in the Amateur Section for I Dahlias. Dr. Boyd's trophy, to be l known as the t'Bbyd" Tfophy, was for > i competition in the open chrysanthemum : class and would replace the one w&ieb ) the doctor had won outright, having » held it for three years in succession. . Mr. Patrick accepted the* trophies 'on i behalf of the Society and expressed iis l thanks to the donors. CHRYSANTHEMUMS-— Open. 18 Cut Blooms—J. R. Boyd 1, (ieo. . England 2, F. Westbury h.c. l 8 Japanese (distinct' varieties)—-jas . Bell 1, Geo England 2^ P. Westbury h.c. 4 Japanese (distinct varieties). —Jas,. s Bell 1, F. J. Bkrrell 2, G. England h,c» i 4 White Blooms—O. Gaudin 1, A. i Jameson 2. ■.„..■ r 4'Yellow Blooms—JT. B. Boyd 1, T. Westbury 2. '~..:'. 4 Pink Blooms^-S. Wakelin 1, <J. England 2, J. Bell h.c. ' \ 4 Bed and Crimson Blooms. —Jas. Bell 1, J. R. Boyd 2, F. Westbury h.e. 4 Blooms, colour N.O.E.—S. Wakelin 1, G. GaKdin 2. 1 Specimen, any variety—G. Gandhi 1, J. I. Alexanders. , 12 Vases Single Chrysanthemums— F. Westbury 1, P. R. Sissons 2. 4 Vases Single Chrysanthemums—P. Westbury, F. H. Schneider 2. Best Chrysanthemum in bloom in pot —F. Westbury 1. * AMATEUR SECTION. 12 Blooms —J. I. Alexander 1, A. E. Webley 2, G. Gaudi* h.c. 8 Blooms (distinct).—J. I. Alexander 1.- ' ■• 4 Blooms —G. Gaudin 1, J. I. Alexander 2. , 2 White Blooms (distinct)—O. Gamdin 1, A. E. Webley 2. 2 Yellow Blooms (distinct) —G. Gaudin 1, J. I. Alexander 2. 2 Pink Blooms (distinct) —G. Gaudia 1, J. I. Alexander 2. 2 Blooms, n.o.s —J. t. Alexander 1, G. Gaudin 2. 4 Vases Single C&rysanthemums> not same variety, 2 sprays single branch- — J. I. Alexander 1. NOVICE CLASS. 6 Blooms Chrysanthemums—F. A. Carroll 1, W. J, Baker 2. 4 Blooms (distinct) —F. A. Carroll . 1, W. J. Baker 2, Miss M. Jamieson h.e. 2 Blooms (distinct) —F.A. Carroll 1, H. J. Baker 2. 6 Sprays (single branch 15 inches) s —Mts H. Mitchell 2nd. Collection of Ferns—J. J. Reich 1. Collection of Cut Flowers (grown in the open) —Mrs John Mitchell 1, Mrs. Wm. Smith 2. . 24 Cosmeas—G.-W. Gaudin 1, Mrs H. Schneider. 2. 12 Zinnias* —Mrs W. Olp&ert 1, MiHS M. Alexander 2. AMATEUR SECTION. 1 Foliage Plant—Mrs H. Mitchell 1. FRUIT-—Open Class. Collection of Apples. 12 bent commercial varieties-^R. Bartosh. FRUIT —Amateur. s.Culinary Apples (one variety).—«J V R. Boyd 1, J. J. Reich 2. 4 Dessert Apples (one variety)—<s. B. Robinson 1, J. Packard 2, J. B. Boyd and Mrs Ching h.c. 5 Culinary Pears (one variety)—J. J. Reich 1. 5 Dessert PeaTs (one variety)—J- J. Reich 1. ; *Collection of Apples (not exceeding; 6 varieties)— Mrs W^Mcliraith 1. '; ' VEGETABLES—Open Class. 18 French Beans, dwarf—E. A. Cofcter~i. : - . •■.;._ 3f Cabbage (Savoy)-R. Bartoah. 1.: 3. ■ Cabbage; (any other variety)-!-—B. .Bartosb. 1. . v 3 Cauliflowers—-R. Bartosh 1. 3 Lettuces (cabbage)—-R. Bartosk 1. 4 Parsnips—R. Bartosih 1. . . 6 Carrots (short)—R. Bartosh 1. H6~!G&TX&fa (In^erm<idiate)-rrA, Ijame* \-i SOtt.'-lj--: ■ ■ t,'.: ■ *■■ ■ • ■ . ■ y 6 Red Beet (Long)—R. Bartosh 1. > 6 Red Beet (Round) —B. Bartosk 1^ W. J,. Baker 2.. . .^, .. _ . •- i '■'■ "'"'it';'^dmasoel:V(;^rie Ved)y—^T/Bar-. 1 iqsh''i.. T" it-V. £'C -...-■ I.:-.- U-'- -. : ■

12 Tomatoes (rou^id)^— R. Bartosh 1 and 2. "' '"' '" " • ' " :# 3 Marrows (ripe)—R. Bartosh 1. 1 Marrow- (by Wieight) ripe.-rrßi Bartosh 1. ::- ..«•..••,;■;■■

2 Pumpkins (ripe)—R. Bartosh 1, E. AfCo'ster 2. .;•'.'.:. '" ~ ~ :'.'' "'• ' 1 Pumpkin (by weight)—R. Bartosih 1 6 Leeks.—R. BaTtosh 1.

12 Shallots. —A. Jamieson 1, A. derson 2. 12 Sticks Rhubarb (winter).—*. Bartosh 1, F. H. Schneider 2. Any other vegetable, n.o.e. —-B. Bar- | tosh 1, E, A. Coster 2. Collection of Herbs,—R. Bartosh. 8 Potatoes, oval or round —Wm. Smith 1, Mrs F. W. Ching 2." ; Collection of Vege(tables, 12 distinct kinds—Joihn Mitchell 1, R. Birtosh 2. • AMATEUR CCASSV '"■■"■

2 Marrows —J. Paul 1, D. Piteherd 2. 1 Marrow (by weight)— Mrs Ching 1, D. Pritchard 2.

12 Kidney Beans, dwarf—Mrs E. Pyne 1, J. Paul 2.

2 Cabbage (Savoy)—J. Paul, .^ Cabbage (any other variety)—J. P^-Ull. ■"■:■ ■' ' . :":-'

2 Cauliflowers—D. Pritehiird 1. f .3 Turnips, (white) —-J. Paul. 3 Carrots (short)—J. Paul if W. J. Baker 2. 3 Carrots (Intermediate)-^. Paul 1, W J. Jamieson. 2. . ". / :

3 Carrots (long) —O-. J. Simpson .1. 3. PaTsnips—J. Paul 1, C. T. Sut: cliffe 2. i ■ '~:-.>. 6 Tomatoes (large red) —Mrs A. W Wallace 11, C. "Wiirtcher, 2.

6 Tomatoes (round) —D. Pritchard 1. 3 Beet (long)—;!. Paul 1. 6 Tomatoes" (round)—^p. Pritehard 1. 6 Onions (keeping)-—J: P&ul 1,. B." Whitcher, 2. ; . ; '. /< ]- ..-■ -,' ' fr? »■ ' 1^ SHallot^—rJ. Paul 1, A. Jamiesti^i 2; 6 Leeks—-T«j Powlei 1, pV'iPriieliarja 2i 6 Potatoes,, oval or . r ( ound.-^-Wm; Smith 1, F. H. Schneider 2. !: ■ ; "

Collection of Veg^ables--r-J> • Pajwl .1, J.-Mitchell"'2. "'' '" ''X:'"'!'■'':''■ .

PEeOBATrVE. CL^SS.

Decorated Table—^lyean Stupples 1, Mrs G. .Luke 2. ~ -,- ■: ■ ~'"-\ ..•',. '■'■'.; ' '"'■;.

Bowl of Dahlias —Mrs Ashley Duncan 1, Mrs J. It. Bbyd 2, .Miss Edna Smith. 3.

Bowl of Coßmea,g.—-Mrs 3?. Q. Beid; 1, Mrs Hy. Mitchdil-2! . . l\ .

Bowl Of Qhrysanthemums—Mrs R. ;G* Reid 1, Mihs. 2.

Vase of Flowers-—-Miscs Woodhouse 1, Miss Edna Smith 2, Mrs R. talker h.c. Bowl of Flowers (arranged for effect)

•^-Miss Woodhouse 1, Mrs. W. Olphert

2. ' ' •■ 1 ' .-- ' Decorated Basket—Mrs P. G. Reid 1, Miss Woodhouse 2.

Presentation Bouquet—Miss E. Sch-

neider 1

Box of Flowers—Mrs P. G. Reid 1, Mrs G. Luke 2, Miss E. Schneider 3.

Native Flora and Berries—Miss Edna Smith i, Miss Woodhouse 2, Miss E. Schneider 3

Basket of Autumn Foliage—Miss Edna Smith 1, Mrs P. G. Reid 2, Miss Woodhouse 3. ~^

Bowl of Autumn Foliage—Miss' J. Fenwiek I*-Mrs W. Olphert 2, Miss E. Smith 3.'

CHILDREN'S CLASS.

Lady Js Spray.—Joyce Stupples 1, Mac Luke 2, Betty Ogilvie and Joyce Stupples h.c.

2 Gentlemen's Buttonholes—Bena Charlesworth 1, Joyce Stopples 2, Joyce Nankivell 3.

Vase of Flowers—Betty Ogilvie 1, Bena Chaiiesworfch 2, Joan Fenwick 3.

Decorated Horseshoe—Bena Charlesworth 1, Joan Luke 2, Mac Luke 3. -j

Bowl of Flowers.—Bena Charlesworth 1^ Joan Fenwick 2, Susanne Du'ncan 3,

HOME INDUSTRIES. Walnut Loaf—Mrs. K. Anderson 1, Mrs.H. Gibbs 2, Mrs W.-E. Robson 3.

6 Girdle Scones.—Mrs G. Luke 1, Mrs L. MeAughtTie 2, Mrs G. Luke h.c.

Fruit Cake:—Mrs L # Gearing 1, B. Wakelin 2, Mrs Wm. Smith h.c.

6 Oven Scones (without butter)— Mrs A. N. Wallace 1, Mrs O. Slater '2, Mrs G. Luke i.e. ti 6 Oven Scones, (plain)— Mrs A. N. Wallace 1, Mrs C. Slater 2.

6 Gems;— Mrs H. Gibbs ,1, Mrs H. G. Halse 2 ."•'.-

Sponge. Sandwich—Mrs H. Clarke 1, Mrs G. Luke 2.

Maderia Cake—.Mrs C. Slater 1, Mrs H. Gibbs 2.

Fancy Layer Cake—Miss C. Gearing

1. . . ",.,. ■' . ■-.- - .... ' , Plate of Shortbread—Mrs C. Slater 1, Mrs W. Mcllraith 2, Mrs C. Slater 3. Plate Home-made Butter—^-Mrs D. J. Bews 1, Mr. F. M. Bews 2. 2 Jars of Bottled Fruit—Mrs L.

Gearing 1, Mrs F. W. Ching 2. 4 Bottles of Assorted Pieklas—Okirs F; W. Ching 1, Mrs 0. Slater 2. 6 Pikelets—^Mrs L. MeAughtrie 1^ L. W/'Ferguson 2, J. H. Simpson 2. i 1 Apple Pie, puff pastry— •Mn^ C. Sluter 1, Mrs G. Luke 2. SWEETS SECTION. Cocoanut Ice—Mrs G. Luke 1, Xraaa

Stupples 2.

Plain Toffee—lvean Stupples 1, Mrs G. Luke 2.

Turkish Delight—Mrs G: Lubf 1, Ethel Schneider 2. Marsh Mellows—Ethel Schneider 1, Mrs G.-Luke 2. :

Fudge—lvean Stupples 1. • '~' Nut Toffee.—lvean Stupples 1, Etlfcl Schneider 2 ■■ .

NEEDLEWORK.

Exhibit of Fancy WoTk (open).— Mrs a. A. Earle 1, Mrs p.. J.Bews 2. Exhibit of two articles of Baffic work—Mrs H. Gibbs 1. •^ Exhibit of End^oidery Work—Mrs B. Pyne 1, Miss E. Xiawrence 2.

General—Noeliri Conlon and Miss Z. H. Chapman (equal) l,.Mrs Earla 2.

A Silk or/Woollen Garment (knitted) —Mrs E. S. Innes 1, Mrs F. Finlay 2.

A Silk or Woollen Garment, (cr.ociketr ed) —Mrs '-T^ A. Earle 1. .

C^ILDBEN'S SECTION, v 6 Oven Scones—Marjorie Doig I, Ailsa King ,2, Winnie' PTitcoard 3,

6 Sausage Rolls (flaky^pastiy)-rW3»-nie Pritohard 1, Ailsa King 2, Grace Carter 3. . %'..'.:

6 Pieces Shortbread—^Marjor^ Doig 1, Grace King 2, Ailsa King 3. %

6 Pieces Cocoanut Ice—MaTJbry DcAg 1, Mac Luke 2, Joan Luke 3.... • .- t . • Best Dressed Doli.—^Joan Luke 1, B. Lawrence 2. .