AUTUMN SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 811, 10 March 1910, Page 2

AUTUMN SHOW.

Tne first Autumn Show in connection with the Foxtqn Horticultural and Industrial Society took place in the Public Hall yesterday and as an inaugural function was very successful. Very little time was at the disposal of the committee to work up the show, yet results have more than justified the innovation. It is open to question whether the date chosen is the most suitable, as, in the opinion of some, a later date would bring better results. In any case the autumn show should be a permanent fixture. It takes several years before a community is educated up to the benefits of such exhibitions but already local amateur gardeners have been stimulated to greater efforts and at each show the entries in all classes denote an increase in quantity and quality. Such exhibitions afford competitors an opportunity to exchange ideas and even those who are too modest to exhibit learn that in their flower or kitchen gardens are specimens that can “ beat the best.” The benefits of such an - ' institution are far reaching. The shows also attract the leading horticultural experts who are only too delighted to impart knowledge to patrons and enquirers. As usual, the President, Mr Alex. Speirs, was no lifeless figurehead, but worked for the success of this show with the same energy and enthusiasm as characterised his previous efforts and he was ably seconded by the committee especially the lady members—and secretary, Mr J, T. Levett. The entries as a whole were fairly well representative of each class, but in some instances not sufficient in number to secure an award.

Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr Newman. M.P., from whom an apology was read by the Secretary, the show was opened by the Mayor, Mr G. H. Stiles, who congratulated the society on the display and referred to the advance made since the inaugural show. The show was something to be proud of and a credit to the town and district. It reflected credit upon the President and his energetic committee. He referred to the greater interest displayed in garden work locally since the society was formed and touched on the pleasures gardening afforded as a hobby. The splendid exhibits of fruit and vegetables displayed was evidence of what the soil of this district was capable of producing. He then formally declared the show open. In the special prizes allotted the president, Mr Speirs, secured a prize tor the best collection of grapes.

An attractive feature of the show was an exhibit by Messrs Wighton and Co., nurserymen of Palmerston N., consisting of varieties of pot plants, cactus dahlias, roses, carnations and other cut blooms. The firm also displayed a fine collection of fruit.

The hat-trimming and nail driving competitions last night created great interest. The former was full of amusement and the various tastes and styles of the sterner sex created roars of laughter. The judge, Mrs Hamer, decided in favour of Mr Walter Edwards. The climax of this competition was reached when the lady nominators of the competitors donned the head gear. The nail driving resulted in a tie between Messrs C. Smith and Chas. Edwards, and in the final drive Mr Chas. Edwards was successful. Much interest was centred in the ballot for the winner of the best decorated table centre, and the result revealed public opinion to favour No. 3 table, entered by Mrs Galland. For the decorated table of native flowers Miss O. Newth was awarded first honours.

Whitanui Ltd., annexed the prize for the best dressed hank of fibre, and made a nice display. It is a matter for regret that other flaxmillers or those engaged in this industry, did not display greater interest in this section—especially in view of the fact that Foxton is recognised as the home of the hemp industry. We hope to see a fine display of hemp in its various phases at the next show.

Mention must be made of the fine display of apples, which drew forth a special word of praise from Mr T. Horton,-who is recognised as one of the leading experts in this particular in Australasia. The leading prize takers were Messrs W. Nye, Reg. Barber Bullard and Mrs Thynne.

A pleasing feature of the Show was the children’s exhibits.

One of the most important features of the show was the fruit exhibit from the well-known nurseries of Messrs T. Horton and Co- of Pahiatua and Hastings. Another important point was the presence of Mr T. Horton at the show, which the society should take as a distinct compliment as this gentleman is known and recognised as one of the leading horticulturalists in Australasia, who is a prize medalist of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. His display of apples all correctly named, peaches, etc., was a centre of attraction, and his advice on fruit culture should be invaluable to orchardists.

Mrs Tippler appeared to be doing good business with the ladies. Her Indian and Oriental goods attracted a good deal of attention. These goods will be on view and sale again this evening. Taken as a whole, the exhibits are regarded as comparing favourably with those of shows held elsewhere, and the vegetables and farm produce were excellent.

In this division the names of Messrs Newth, Saunders, Nye, Bullard and Bowe were promineuti

The exhibit entered by the Moutoa School is worthy ol special mention.

The sweets stall was well patronised during the evening and a special word of praise is due to Mrs Gower and Miss Signal for the capable manner in which they conducted the work in connection with this department. Mrs Stewart and Misses Rough and Speirs worked hard and attentively in ministering to the requirements of patrons of the supper room, and were rewarded with a substantial financial return.

The takings at the door for the evening amounted to £7 lis 6d, and for the whole day approximately £9. The proceedings were considerably enlivened during the evening by several selections rendered by the local brass band, and the music was much appreciated by those attending. The show will be open again this evening and those who have not yet attended should not fail to do so to-night. The following is the prize list:

PRIZE LIST. POT PLANTS. Judge : Mr Wighton

Stewards: Mesdames Boyes and Greig.

Asparagus plumosa, Mrs McCarthy i ; begonia (foliage), Mr Patterson x, H. McDonald 2 ; ditto (flowering), Mr J. Walls 1, Mrs McCarthy 2; maiden hair fern, Mrs McCarthy 1 ; native fern, Mrs McCarthy 1 ; fern (size), Mrs McCarthy 1 ; fuchsia, Mrs Petersen 1 ; geranium, Miss Speirs 1, Mrs Easton, snr., 2 ; best pot plant, Mrs Boston 1 ; palm, Mrs Boyes 1, Mrs Boston 2 ; palm, A. Speirs 1. CUT BLOOMS, Judge and Stewards as tor preced' ing class. Antirrhinums (varieties), L. Woodroofe 1, Mr Galland 2 ; asters, Mr Stiles 1, Murray Walls 2, asters (six varieties), Mr Stiles 1, Mrs Currie 2, canna, Mr A. Stevenson 1 and 2 ; cosmos, Mr Galland t, eictu-: dahlias (varieties), W, 11. Gunning x, Mr Judd 2 ; open class, Miss E. Newth I, Mr Collins, jnr., 2 ; six cactus dahlias (one of each), Mr Gunning i, Mr Judd 2 ; twelve ditto (one of each), Mr Gunning 1 ; three double dahlias (varieties), Miss N. Neylon 1, Vigil Edwards 2 ; three single dahlias (varieties), G. Stiles 1, Mrs Collins 2 ; gaillardias, Mrs Newth 1, Mr Stiles 2; mignonette, Mr Stiles 1, Mrs M. Newth 2 ; marigolds, Mr Stiles 1, Mr Stewart 2 ; pansies, |Mr Galland 1, Mr Stiles 2 : phlox drutnmondii (three varieties), Mr Stiles 1 ; six ditto, Mr Stiles 1 ; penstemons, Mr Stevenson 1 ; three petunias (varieties), Mr Stiles 1 and 2 ; one rose, Mr Patterson t, Mr Stiles 2 ; three roses (varieties), Miss Aitken 1, Mrs Symonds 2; salpiglossis, Mr Stiles 1 ; scabiosa, Mrs Collins 1 ; sweet peas, Mrs Collins 1 ; verbenias, F- Woods 1, Mr Stiles 2 ; zinnias, Mr Stiles 1 ; collection of cut blooms (nut greenhouse grown), Mrs Collins 1 ; ditto (twelve varieties), Mr Stiles 1, Mrs Collins 2. BRUIT. Judge : Mr F. Mayo. Stewards; Messrs Bullard, Patterson and Henderson. Collection of apples, Reg. Barber 1, Mrs Thynne 2 ; cookingapples, W. Nye 1, W. Bullard 2 ; dessert apples, W. Nye 1, Reg. Barber 2 ; cooking apples, Reg. Barber x, A. Saunders 2, Mrs Seabury v.h.c. ; dessert apples, Mrs Seabury 1, W. Nye 2 ; pears (one variety), W. Nye 1, W. Bullard 2 ; plate Golden Drop plums, W. Nye 1 ; Cape gooseberries, W. Bullard 1 ; blackberries, T. Bowe t ; quinces, J. Walden 1, W. Bullard 2 ; peaches, W. K, Bullard 1.

VEGETABLES. Judge : Mr F. Mayo. Stewards: Messrs Bullard, Henderson and Patterson. Broad beaus, Miss M. Newth 1 ; runner beaus, A. Saunders 1 ; dwarf beaus, F'. E. Newth 1 ; red beet, W. Signal 1, W. Nye 2 ; silver beet, W. Bullard 1 ; red beet, J. Walden 2 ; cabbages, W. Bullard 1 ; carrots, Mr Gallaud 1, W. Signal 2 ; carrots (short), Maude Newth 1, W. Bullard 2 ; cucumbers (outdoor grown), W. Bullard 1, T. Bowe 2 ; lettuce, Mr Gallaud 1 ; rock melon, A. Saunders 1 ; water melon, J. Walden 1, A. Saunders 2: pie melon, W. Nye 1, A. Stevenson 2; onions (keeping), G. Hughes 1, W. Bullard 2 ; onions (heaviest), M. Newth 1, W. Bullard 2 ; parsnips, W. Bullard 1, Miss M. Newth 2 ; potatoes (round or oval), J. Walden 1, W. Nye 2 ; potatoes (Up-to-Date), A. Stevenson 1, P. Bowe 2 ; potatoes (collection), J. Walden 1 ; Moutoa School 2 ; pumpkin (quality), J. Walden 1, R. Bright 2 ; pumpkin (heaviest), R. Bright 1, P. W. Brown 2 ; rhubarb, A. Stevenson 1, W. Bullard 2 ; tomatoes (dessert), Mr Gallaud 1 ; tomatoes (heaviest), W. Signal 1 ; vegetable marrow, P. W. Brown 1, J. Walden 2 ; vegetable marrow (heaviest), Mrs W. Newth 1, W. Nye 2 ; vegetables (collection), W. Bullard 1.

COOKERY. Judge: Mrs Nash

Stewards : Mrs Kempster and Miss Neylon.

Bread (white), home-made, Mrs Ruback i, Mrs George Small 2 ; fruit cake, Mrs Galland 2, Mrs W. Nye h.c. : sponge cake, Mrs W. Nye 1, Mrs Galland 2; cake, pound, Mrs W. Nye 1 ; ditto Madeira, Mrs W. Nye 1 ; gingerbread, Mrs Galland i, Mrs W. Nye 2 ; collection small cakes, Mrs H. Greig 1 ; family cake (made |rom specified recipe), Mrs Bul-

lard r, Mrs W. Nye 2, Mrs Galland h.c. ; jam tans, Mrs W. Nye 1, Mrs H. Greig 2 ; sausage rolls, Mrs W. Nye h.c. ; sponge roll, Miss M. Walden 1, Mrs W. Nye 2 ; scones (white), Mrs George .Small 1, Mrs H, Greig 2 ; shortbread, Mrs John Ross 1, Mrs Gallaud 2, Mrs W. Nye h.c. ; biscuits, Mrs John Ross 1 ; scones (girdle), Mrs John Ross 1 : cream puffs, Mrs W. Nye h.c. ; pikelets, Mrs Galland 1 ; oatmeal cakes, Mrs H. Greig 1 ; sponge sandwich, Mrs J. Ross 1, Miss May Walden 2. Children under 15 years.— Sponge roll, Miss E. Cooper 1 ; scones, Miss E. Cooper 1.

HOME INDUSTRIES Judge ; Mrs Nash.

Stewards : Same as for above class

Toffee, Mrs Kempster h.c. ; collection of sweets, Mrs Kempster 1 ; iced cake, Mrs Woodroole 1 ; jam (three varieties), Mrs Kempster 1, Mrs G. Reay 2 ; marmalade (orange), Mrs John Ross 1, Mrs Kempster 2 ; ditto (lemon), Mrs Kempster 1 ; collection of jams, Mrs Kempster 1 ; preserved fruits, Mrs Wooclroofe 1 and 2, Mrs J. Walden h.c., and Mrs G. Reay c. ; tomato sauce, Mrs Kempster 1, Mrs G. Reay 2, Mrs Woodroofe h.c. ; tomato chutney, Mrs G. Reay 1 ; collection of pickles, Mrs Woodroofe 1. FARM PRODUCE. Judge ; Mr Mayo, Palmerston N. Stewards; Messrs Brown and Whyte. Mangolds (long red), J. Walden 1, A. Saunders 2 ; ditto Globe, Mr Jagger 2 ; ditto (heaviest), J. Walden 1, Galland 2 ; swede turnips, A. Saunders 1; field turnips, Moutoa School 1 ; field carrots (white), Moutoa School 1 ; collection farm roots, Moutoa School 1 ; maize, Mr Hughes 1 ; sunflowers, W. Nye 1, W. Bullard 2 ; kohlrabi, Moutoa School 1. Best dressed fibre (one hank) Whitanui, Ltd., 1. Best dressed saddle of mutton, Mr O’Brien,

DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs Witchell

Stewards : Mesdames C. Symonds and C. Robinson.

Basket of flowers (arranged), Elsie Newth first and special ; bouquet, hand, Miss Berretti 2 ; bouquet (native), Miss E. Newth 1, Mrs H, Greig 2 ; buttonholes (to be judged by vote), Mrs H. Greig 1, Miss W. Signal 2 ; decorated table, Miss E, Newth 1 ; decorated table centre, Mrs C, H. Collins 1, Elsie Newth 2; lady’s spray, Mrs H. Greig 1, Miss E. Newth 2 ; tall vase (best arranged), Mrs C. H. Collins 1 ; epergne, Mrs C. Symonds 1 ; decorated vase, Mrs A. S. Walsh 1 ; bouquet of autumn foliage and berries, Mrs Greig 1, Mrs C. Symonds 2. MISCELLANEOUS.

Judging in the Miscellaneous Class is taking place to-day, and will appear in our next issue. CHILDREN'S CLASS. SCHOOL, WOKK —DRAWING. Judge: Mr Opie. Stewards: Mesdames Jenks and Barber. Freehand. —-(under 13 years), Marion Levett 1, Allan Walls and Geo. Walsh 2, Madge Desmond and Ivy Dudson h.c. Under 15 years: Ivy Dudson 1, Victor Betty 2, Reg. Barber 3, Elsie King and Mary Hughes h.c. B'rom nature, animal or plant: (Under rq), Elsie Rimmer r, Hester Lennox 2, Stanley Barber h.c. ; ditto (under 16 years), Ellen Skillen 1, Kathleen Levett 2, Elsie Ross h.c. Writing. —-(under ten years), John Viduheh 1, Percy Robinson 2; (under 12), Edgar McEwan 1, Violet McSaveuy 2 ; (under 14), Jennie McNight (B'oxton) 1, Ivy Dudson (Moutoa) and Ruby Dudson (Moutoa) 2, Sarah Boden and Christina Lett h.c. ; (over 14), Victor Betty 1, Arthur Bullard 2, F'red Dudson 3, Lindsey Aitken h.c.

Mapping. —(Under 13), Stanley Barber 1, Elsie Rimmer 2, Hester Eeunox h.c. ; (under 15), Alex. Burr(Moutoa) 1, Reg. Barber 2, Georgina Gavey v.h-c., Elsie King h.c. Sewing. (Under 15), Esmie Carroll t Foxtou) and Jessie Cameron (Shannon) 1, Vera Rushtou 2.

Mr Stiles secured 19 prizes out of 22 entries (12 firsts and five seconds), and a special for the best display of asters, and he annexed the points prize for cut blooms.