FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 442, 3 December 1908, Page 3

FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A Successful Gathering.

The inaugural Show of the Foxtou Horticultural Floral, Industrial and Poultry Association was opened in the Public Hall yesterday afternoon, by Mr John Stevens, patron, who was greeted with applause. He said it afforded him great pleasure to have the honour and privilege of opening the inaugural Show of the Foxton Horticultural Society. A show such as this one. having for its object the encouraging of the culture of flowers and vegetables, was conducive to the welfare and prosperity of the to.vu, and from an educational point of view its usefulness could not be overestimated. The fine exhibits in all classes were a credit to the people of Foxton. He considered Foxton the best situated place in the district for the holding of a spring show. Being so near the sea, frosts were not so severe as in other parts of the district. The soil also was very suitable for early flowers, etc. All that it was necessary to do was to tickle it with a tooth-pick and put the seeds in. and they would flourish without difficulty. Geographically, Foxton was suited to be the market garden of the Empire City of this Dominion. Every parent that owned a plot of land should teach his children the art of cultivating. He did not mean that parents should make their children weed the garden every day, but should make it attractive, so that the children would take an interest in it. The ladies of Foxton deserved credit for the large exhibits of home cooking, etc. This portion of the show should be encouraged, as nothing was so pleasing as to sit down to a meal prepared by the ladies of one’s own home. He had travelled a great deal, and had spent a considerable time at hotels, but he never enjoyed his meals so much as he did when they were prepared in bis own home. He - had heard that it was the intentiou of the Society to make the show an autumn one, but he would advise them not to change, as he considered Foxton. was most suitable for a spring show. He desired to congratulate the people of Foxton on the start they had made, and felt sure that the Society would continue to grow, as he understood the ladies were taking a great interest in the affair. The Secretary was deserving of great credit for bringing the Show up to its present position. He would conclude by wishing the Society a long life and a prosperous one, and hoped that its dimensions would grow to such an extent that it would require a building four times the size to hold the exhibits at next show. He desired to thank the Committee for the honour con ferred up_n him by asking him to open the show, and called for three cheers for the Society, which were heartily given. Mr Speirs received a vote of thanks for presiding. Theen tries in every section greatly exceeded expectations, and is evidence of keen interest on behalf of exhibitors, which augurs well for future exhibitions. We cannot expect perfection at the first attempt, but the committee and stewards will be able to profit by the experiences of the inaugural show. Every member of the committee, and particularly the ladies, worked admirably, and there is plenty of material if rightly directed, to run one of the most successful shows in the province. One point is assured: exhibits will come along freely. This is of paramount importance. The next is closing of entries promptly the night before . the show, to enable the secretary to have all his sections entered up. As the exhibits are brought to the show they should again pass through the secretary’s hands for checking purposes, and then be handed on to the stewards, to arrange in the varrious classes ready for judging. No exhibits should be allowed in the hall, say, later than xo a.m. on the day of the show. The stewards should be responsible for their various sections, and competitors should have the good sense to make themselves scarce when once their exhibits are in the hands of the stewards. While judging is proceeding, the hall should be cleared of all save the proper officials and press. This rule should be strictly enforced next time. We hope the executive will take this hint in the spirit in which it is uttered. The judges had a stupendous task yesterday in searching out the exhibits for their respective classes, and even when judging was taking place more exhibits were coming in. Next year a place should be found for poultry outside the hall. Touching the exhibits. The ( vegetable class was well represented and it was proved beyond doubt that Foxton soil can produce excellent crops and some splendid peas, potatoes, cabbages etc., were in evidence. We think, however, it is unfair to allow a Chinese professional gardner to compete with amateurs in this class. Mr Chung Wah made a scoop in this connection, but his 1. exhibits should have been marked “ for exhibition only.” The pot plants brought forward some very choice exhibits, Mrs T. Nye’s name being very- prominent. A magnificent palm grown by Mrs A. Ross was the , cynosure of all eyes. Cut ffiopms brought the names of Mrs A. S. Easton, Mrs R. B. McKenzie, Mrs T. Nye, Mrs A. £ Symons, Mrs Gower, Jas, White, |r and-others into prominence, and v the gardens oF these exhibitors are ik. too well known to need comment. |A Jjiifhq fraifrclass, the< season- is

too early to ensure exhibits, but some splendid samples of gooseberries were shown, also some choice lemons grown by Mr R. B. McKenzie. We presume the birds accounted Aor the strawberries which were conspicuous by their absence. Nuts were exhibited by Mesdames Gower and Nye and plums by S. Rushton. The exhibits in the dairy produce class were not numerous, but, some fine samples of butter and cream from the dairies of Mr P. W. Brown and Mrs Cnraraerfidd divided honours, and Mrs Clemett’s dish of fancy bitter scoied a win. The judge, Mrs J. A. Nash, had a difficult ta«k ia awatd'ng prizes in the cookery classes. The borne made bread was exce'leW, Miss Signall carried off the first award for white, and Mrs Clemelt for brown. Mrs Collins senr., showed the young generation how a fruit cake should be made. Mrs P. Easton took honours in scones and Mrs C. Rand in jam tarts. Mrs Healey, who is a past mistress in the art of making confectionery carried off awards for sweets. Jams and preserves were not numerous but Mesdames Collins sen., and Gower deserve special mention for their exhibits. Mr Jas. Whyte took a first and second for. home made soap. Some very artistic work was seen in the flower decorations, Misses Kathleen Eevett, McKenzie and Mrs A. Symons’ names being prominent. Miss Austin's decorated parasol was very neat. This section created much interest.

In the fancy needle-work class, greater scrutiny of exhibits will have to be exercised by judges next year, and prizes only awarded to exhibits the bona fide handiwork of exhibitors. Other than these should be classed on show for exhibition only. The beautiful native baskets etc., exhibited by Mrs Raupi were a special feature. The other exhibits were very high-class. The painting and photography class included some flue specimens, but opinions as to merit were divided in a number of cases. Some photos of “spirit” drawing exhibited by Mr J. Watt, were rather unique. Mr E. D. Newth carried off the first prize for amateur photography. Only a few exhibits were shown in the dog and poultry classes. Disappointment was expressed that there were not more exhibits in the children’s classes.

The judges carried out their duties faithfully and well, under the circumstances, as did the stewards, and the energetic secretary, Mr Rae-Howard. There is one person, however, whom we must not allow to remain ia the background. From the time the Show was first mooted, his interest and enthusiasm has not waned, and he has worked quietly and unostentatiously, presiding over committee meetings, devoting time and labour to the movement from first to last. We allude to Mr Alex Speirs. The society is under a debt of gratitude to this worthy citizen. The ladies committee worked harmoniously together and it would be invidious to single out any for special mention. The tea-room did good business and was presided over by Mesdames Collins senr. and Stewart, and Misses Ross, Symons, Speirs, and Carter.

The pig, lamb and sheepguessing competitions will be decided to-night.

Messrs Wighton, of Palmerston, had a splendid exhibition of pot plants, cut blooms etc., from Palmerston nursery.

Mr Wesley Woolhouse had a piano and organ on exhibition and enlivened the proceedings with gramaphone records. Mrs Sbadbolt exhibited imported fruits in season. The Borough Band, under Bandmaster Heyes, played several spirited selections outside the hall. The amount taken at the door for the first day was fio odd. The Show will be open again this afternoon and evening. Following, is a detailed list of prizewinners:— POT PLANTS. (Judge,: Mr F. Mayo jSteward, MrW. iW^Bullard), : Mrs A Ross z, Mrs T 'VHhi, (any variety): Mrs McCarthy r, A Jonson 2. Fern, (native); F Woods 1. Fern, (maidehair): A Jonson 1. Shamrock : Mrs Hooker 1. sCactus : Miss D Wright 1, Mrs TjNye 2, plumoso: Mrs McCarthy 1, Mrs J Newth 2. (Creeper: Mrs McCarthy 1.

Asparagus fern : Mrs McCall 1. Collection of flowering plants : Mrs Collection of pot plants : Mrs T Nye 1. V FuchsiaNMrs F Hooker 1. cuWlooms. (Judge, F Mayo; Sewards, Mesdames A. S. Easton anohS'J 6 )* Pansies, (three varieties): Mrs R B McKenzie x. 1 Pansies, (six varieties) : Mrs R B McKenzie 1. 1

Pansies, (12 varieties 2 : Mrs R B McKenzie 1, Mrs Hooker 2. Rose: Mrs A S EastVm 1, Jas T Wyte 2, Mrs Hughes » Petunias; J Andrews! 1 > . V Robinson 1. I Bowl of Roses: Mrs A Sjl mons x - Gallardias: Mrs A S. apston 1. Marigolds : Jas. T Whytff *• Geraniums; Mrs A S EmStou 1, Mrs Gower 2, Mrs R B Mcllpzie h.c. \ Fuchsias (double); Mrs R B c " Kenzie 1, do, (single), Hip Hughes i, V Sweet peas, (3 varieties): Mrs Kempster 1, Mrs A. S Easton 2. ■] Sweet peas, (best collection): Mrs] A S Easton x. f J

Nasturtiums ; Jas. T Wliyte i. Antirrbinimn : Mrs R B McKenzie 1. Collection of cut bV-oits, (12 varieties) : Mrs R B McKenzie x, A Jonson 2. Fox gloves : Mrs A S Easton i, Mrs R B McKenzie 2. Aquiligia : Mrs A S Easton 1. Delphiniums: Mrs O Austin x. Collection of cut blooms, (24 varieties) : Mrs T Nye 1, J T Whyte 2, R B McKenzie h.c. Poppies: E Bullard 1. Christmas Lillies: Mrs E E Whibley 1. FRUIT. (Judge. Mr W. Mayo : Stewards Messrs Ilt-ycs and Newth.) Plums : S Rushton 1. Walnuts: Mrs Gower 1. Eemons ; Mrs R B McKenzie 1. Gooseberries : Mrs J Cummerfield 1, J Kruse 2, A Speirs h.c. Red currants : S Rushton 1. Hazlenuts : Mrs T Nye 1 and 2. vegetables. (Judge, Mr W. Mayo ; Stewards, Messrs Heyes and Newth.) Cauliflower: Chung Wah 1, A Bradley 2. Cabbage : Chung Wah 1, J Newth 2. Carrots; Chung Wah 1. Eettuce cabbage: Reg. Barber 1, A Bradley h.c. Eettuce Cos ; Chung Wah 2. Onions : J Newth I Peas: Chung Wah I, J Newth 2, Miss C Cresswell h.c. Potatoes, (Beauty of Hebron) ; E McAllister 1, Mrs Thynne 2, Potatoes, (any other variety) : Mrs Thynne 1. Potatoes, (best collection) : F Woods x.

Rhubarb : W Bullard 1, J Newth 2.

Vegetables, (best collection) : F. Woods 1, P H Rae Howard 2. Radishes : Chung Wah 1. Turnips : A Bradley x, W Bullard 2. Carrots, Chung Wah 1. Silver Beet: A S Easton 1, P H Rae Howard 2. Kohl Rabi: P H Rae Howard 1. Vegetable marrow: Chung Wah 1.

Parsnips ; Chung Wah x. DAIRY PRODUCE. Steward, Mr Jas Whyte. Butter, (non separator) : Mrs C Robinson x, Mrs Clemett 2. Butter, (non separator fancy) : Mrs Clemett 1. Butter (separator): Mrs Cummerfield 1, P W Brown 2. Cream ; P W Brown 1, Mrs Cummerfield 2. BREAD, CAKE, ETC., (Judge, Mrs Nash; Stewards, Misses Ross and Neylon.) Bread, (white): Miss L Signall 1, Mrs G Small 2, Mrs Clemett h.c. Bread, (brown) : Mrs Clemett 1 Miss C Cresswell 2. Cake, (fruit): Mrs Collins sen. 1, Mrs Hea’ey 2. Cake, (sponge): Miss C. Cresswell x, Mrs C Robinson 2. Cake, (seed): Mrs Woodroofe 1. Cake (pound) : Mrs Healey. Cake (Maderia), Mrs Healey 1. Cake (ginger), Mrs P Easton t. Cake (family), Mrs Collins, sen., h.c. Collection of small cakes: Mrs E Mackie 1. ■ Jam tarts, Mrs C Rand 1. Crearapuffs: Mrs C Rand 1. Scones (plate of six): Mrs P Easton r, Mrs Frankland 2, Mrs A S Walsh h.c. Scones (wheatmeal): Mrs P Easton 1, Miss R Duncan 2.

.SWEETS, JAM, PRESERVES, ETC. Cocoanut ice, Mrs Healey 1. Almond Toffee : Miss Eevett 1. Jam : Mrs Gower 1 and 2. Preserved fruit: Mrs Gower 1. Sauce : Mrs Collins, senr., 1. Pickles: Mrs Collins,sear., 1. Soap : Mr Jas T Whyte i and 2. DECORATIONS. (Judge, Mr Mayo ; Stewards, Mesdames 0 Austin and C Robinson. Bridesmaid’s basket: MrsT Nye 1. Basket of roses and foliage: Miss Kathleen Eevett 1, Mrs A S Easton 2. Shower bouquet: Mrs A S Walsh 1, Miss Hilda Collins 1. Buttonholes: Mrs A Symons x. Decorated table: Miss M McKenzie 1. Decorated parasol: Miss Austin 1. Floral wreath : Miss A Symons I. Eady’s hat trimmed with flowers : Miss V Nye 1. Eady’s spray : Mrs H McKenzie x. Eady’s spray (children): Miss M Brice 1. Vase: Miss A Symons 2. Vase or epergne: Miss H Mackay, and Mrs A S Easton. Buttonholes (three): Mrs R B McKenzie 1, Mrs A Symons 2. Decorated vase: Mrs C Rand 1, Mrs T Nye 2. Decorated epergne: Mrs A S Easton x. Decorated hand basket: Miss E Symons 1. Eady’s decorated bicycle : Mrs C Robinson. Buttonholes (children): Miss McKenzie 1, Miss Eevett 1. Bouquet (native): Mona Brice 1, Jean Brice 2. Decorated go-cart: Mrs J Robinson 1. Empire stick: Miss E Symons 1. Crook: Miss E Symons 1. MISCELLANEOUS. (Judges, Mesdames Nash and Heyes j Stewards, Mesdames Barber, sen., and 0 Symons,) Fancy work collection: Mrs E T Stevenson, and Barbara Robinson. Maori mats: Mrs Raupi 1 and £ Maori baskets Mrs Raupi 1. JsFainted cushion: Miss Hughes,

I Fancy needlework: Mrs F Woods 1, Pin cushions. Mrs Chalmers 1. Smocking: Mrs F Wends r. I’Oll-lt luce COila 1 ; MiSa J A Ross x. Ironed table cloth : Mrs C Robinson 1. Tea cosey : Miss M A Speirs 1. Knitting: Mrs W Adams 1, Mrs R Kempster 2. Wood carving (chip): Mrs W Adams i, Mrs T Nye x, Miss Cresswell 2. Painting (oil colour Landscape): Miss Smith 1, Miss Eevett 2. Painting (still life study, water colour): E Jenks 1, Miss Smith 2. Painting (still life study oil colour): E Signall 1, E Jenks 2. Pen and ink drawing: F E Chalmers x. Painting (done by exhibitor): L Jenks 1, Mrs Frankland 2. Freehand drawing (boys); G Eevett 1, Reg Barber 2. Brush work: Marion Eevett x. Painting (not before exhibited). Margaret Eevett 1. Shaded drawing : E Jenks x. Mr Baker’s (special prize): Miss V Nye 1. Drawing ; Miss Smith 1 AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. (Judge, Mr Yerex). Landscape: Rev Woodward 1 E D Newth 2. Seascape: E D Newth 1. Group: Reg Barber 1 Animal study: ED Newth 1, Reg Barber 2. Best general picture : E D Newth 1, Reg Barber 2.

Best collection views: Foxton District E D Newth 1, Weston Barber 2.

NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK. (Judges, Mesdames Nash and Heyes ; Stewards, Mesdames Frankland and Jenks). Rag rug: Mrs W Adams 1. Drawn thread work in linen: Mrs R Kempster 1, MrsW Adams 2. Drawn thread work in Cambric : Mrs W Adams 1. Hand painted cushion: Miss Hughes 1. Any article in point lace: Mrs Stewart 1, Miss Ross 2. Point lace tray cloth: Mrs F Woods h.c. Any other kind of fancy work : Miss R. Hughes 1, Mrs P. Easton 2. Fancy work on linen: Mrs Henderson 1. Knitted work: Mrs Austin, senr., 1. Fancy worked rug: Miss E Collins 1. Best plain sewing, (school children) : Vera Rushton 1, K. Barber 2. Needlework pictures: J. Walden 1 and 2. Tapestry work: Mrs Austin senr., 1. Darned net: Mrs W. Stewart, DOGS. (Judge, Mr Fitzlierbert ; bteward Mr P. T. Kobiuson.) Greyhound: J Gavey 1. Spaniel: E Dunn 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Fox Terrier: A Jonson 1 and 2, H Arnold 3. Australian Terrier: R Kempster 1 and 2. Australian Terrier, (bitch): R Kempster 1. Pug, (dog): Mrs Woods x. Pug, (bitch): H Beattie 1, Cattle dog: H. Robinson 1, S Barber 2. Collie: J A Ross 1, Elsie Nye h.c. Retriever : R Howard x, Cooper 2. Any other kind of terrier : S Feek 1. children’s pets.

(Judge, Mr Fitzlierbert; Steward, Mr Woodroofe). Best Cat: Eily Rand r. Best Canary: |Eindsay Aitken 1, Esmie McCarty 2. Any other kind of pet, (fish); E Nye 1. POULTRY. (Judge, Mr Fitzlierbert ; Steward, Mr Woodroofe.) White Wyandottes hen: P W Brown 1 and 2. Silver Wyandotte cock: P W Brown 1 and h.c., W Collins 2 and h.c. Silver Wyandotte hen : P W Brown 1 and 2, H Carter h.c. Minorca cock: W G Tozer 1. Minorca hen: W G Tozer 1. White Leghorn cockeral : R Baillie c. White Leghorn pullet; R Baillie h.c. Bantam cock : J Rodie x. Bantam Hen : Mrs F Hooker 1. Bantam cockrel: Mrs F Hooker 1. Pair ducks : W Bullard 1. Indian Runner duck: P W Brown 1 and 2. Indian Runner Drake: P W Brown 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn Cock: F Woods 1. Duck, (any variety): G T Woodroofe 1. Best laying fowl: Hogan test, W Bullard 1. Brown Leghorn Hen : F Woods 1. Muscovey Duck: G T Woodroofe 1 and 2. EGGS. White hen eggs : Mrs Frankland 1, Miss V Robinson 2. Brown hen eggs: P W Brown 1, Mrs Frankland 2, Miss V Robinson h.c. White duck egg%| P W Brown x, Miss V Robinson Carrier pigeons: R Bright 1. Homer pigeons: R Bright 1 and 2. S Rushton h.c., W Nye h.c. Best collection of birds eggs: Leslie Roffinson i, C Robertson 2, E McAalliSter 3. Best flower and vegetables garden : A vf Bradley 16.—Competitors. J