HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 922, 24 November 1910, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

SPRING SHOW. The local Horticultural Society’s Spring Show was opened in the old school building by the President, Mr Alex Speirs, yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance and Mr Speirs expressed his pleasure at being privileged to open the Show. He said that on account of the Public Hall having been burned down arrangements had to be made at the last minute to hold it in the old school. He took the opportunity of publicly thanking Mr Richardson for his very generous offer to the Society, of the use ot one of his company’s large sheds for the purpose of holding the exhibition and gave the assurance that every member ot the Society appreciated Mr Richardson’s kind offer. The two previous shows held by the Society had both proved successful and from present appearances this one should be equally, if not, more so. He had he said, much pleasure In declaring the Show open and expressed the wish that all present would thoroughly enjoy themselves.

At the conclusion ot Mr Speirs’ speech, Miss Ella Patterson, daughter of the secretary of the Society, presented him with a red, white and blue rosette which was suitably acknowledged. Taken all through the present Show is undoubtedly the best yet held by the Society. The entries received are in excess of those received at either of the two previous exhibitions and the quality of same leaves nothing to be desired. For the purpose of an exhibition of this nature it appears that the old school is far more suitable than the Public Hall. Although the floor space is no greater, by using the three rooms a far better display can be given. The committee are to be congratulated upon the very excellent manner in which all arrangements have been carried out and in this connection special mention is due to the president, Mr Alex Speirs, and the secretary, Mr H. C, Patterson. Both these gentlemen were indefatigable in their efforts and put in a great amount of work in order thatV

everything might be as well-ar-ranged as possible. In the centre room a very pretty sweet stall is erected and this is presided over by Mesdames Adams and Woods, who did good business, yesterday’s takings amounting to 14s gd. The refr«Ement room conducted by Mesdames Stewart and Jenks, and Misses Speirs, Rough and Ross, was also well patronised yesterday. The exhibits by school children are worthy of special mention, some very fine work being shown. Entries in this class were received from the Moutoa, Terrace End, Campbell Street, and Foxton schools. Tokomaru, Linton and Ohakea schools also forwarded entries but the work was received too late to allow of it being judged and it was therefore put in for exhibition only. During last evening the proceedings were enlivened by spirited music supplied by Mr Betty V* orchestra, which was greatly appreciated. The judging of the school gardens, etc,, is being conducted to-day, and the results will appear in Saturday’s issue together with the winners of the points prizes in the various classes. Yesterday’s takings amounted to ,£l7 os gd, exclusive ot takings at the refreshment room, made up as follows: Door receipts 19s 6d, sweet stall 14s gd, comsheep guessing £1 6s 6d. Never has the interior of the old school presented such a picturesque and animated appearance as it did yesterday afternoon and evening on the occasion of the show. Many people expressed the opinion that the school building was preferable to the late hall in many respects. Each spacious room broke the monotony of one large interior. The tea-room was particularly attractive with its artistic drapings etc. The door receipts at yesterday’s show were in excess of those for the first day of the last show. Ti[e membership roll this year is also greatly in excess of last year. Mr Nash, judge of the cookery at yesterday’s show, says that the exhibition in this connection was one of the best she had seen, and she experienced considerable difficulty in awarding the prizes. Mr Alex. Speirs’ special prize of £1 is for the best cottage garden was won by Mr A. Stevenson, with Mr H. Hussey second. The judge’s remarks on the winner’s garden were that it was worthy of the highest credit. The following is the general prize list: — PRIZE LIST. POT PLANTS AND CUT BLOOMS. ► Judge: Mr Shailei*. Stewards; Mesdames Greig, Boyes and Adams. One asparagus (Sprengeri), Miss Slattery 1; 1 asparagus (.Plumosa), Mrs McCarthy 1, Miss Speirs 2 ; 1 begonia (foliage), Mr Hooker 1 ; 1 begonia (flowering), Mrs Stewart 1; 1 cactus, Miss E. Symons 1; pot of ferns, Mrs McCarthy 1; pot of musk, Miss Speirs 1; 1 fern (any variety), Mrs McCarthy 1; pot of ferns (native), Mrs McCarthy 1; fuchsia, single, Mr A. Jonson 1, Mr F, Hooker 2 ; fuchsia, double, Mr A. Jonson 1, Mr F. Hooker 2; geranium, single, F. Hooker 2 ; geranium, double, Mrs Stewart i; geranium, foliage, F. Hooker 1 ; hanging plant, Miss Slattery 1 ; palm, A. K. Speirs 1, A. Jonson 2 ; two foxgloves, F. Hooker x, Mrs H. Coley 2 ; 2 larkspur, John Robinson x; 6 popptaj^^H

M. Newth 1, Miss A. Neylon 2 ; 6 pansies, Miss E. McCarthy 1, Mrs Galland 2, Mrs M. Newth 3 ; 12 pansies, F. Hooker 1, J. Galland 2 ; 2 columbines, Mrs A. S. Easton 1 ; 1 rose, Mrs A. M. Nye 1, W. Edlin 2 ; 3 roses, H. Rockell x, Mrs E. G. Barber 2, Mrs E. Pigott 3 ; 6 roses, Mrs C. H. Symons 2 ; 12 roses, A. Jonson 2; 3 carnations, Mrs McCarthy x, F. Hooker 2 ; 6 carnations, Mrs Galland 1 ; 3 petunias, Mrs Stewart x ; 6 gaillardias, Mrs E, M. Wallace 1 ; 1 arum lily, Moutoa School and Miss A. Neylon 1, W. E. Riddle 2.4 marigolds, Mrs A. J. Whyte 1 and 2 ; 6 gladiolus, Mrs Galland 1 ; 3 geraniums (single), Mrs A. S. Easton 1, W. Nye 2 ; 3 geraniums (double), Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Mrs H. Coley 2 ; collection ivy geraniums, W. Nye 1 ; sweet peas, white, F. Hooker 1, Mrs C. H. Symons 2 ; sweet peas, pink, H. Witchell 1, Mrs Boyes 2, Mrs C. H. Symons 3 ; sweet peas, blue, Mrs Galland 1, F. Hooker 2, H. Witchell 3 ; sweet peas, red, Mrs C. H. Symons 1, F. Hooker 2, A. Stevenson 3 ; sweet peas, lavender, H. Witchell 1, F. Hooker 2, Mrs Galland 3 ; collection sweet peas, Mrs R. M. Parkes 1, H. Witchell 2 and 3 ; mignonette, Mrs W. Newth 1, Master Harry Bradley 2; 6 nasturtiums, Mr Hooker 1 and 2 ; antirrhiuiums, Mr Hooker I, W. Nye 2 ; 3 stocks, double, F. Hooker 1, J. Galland 2 ; 6 ixias, Mrs Galland 1 ; 6 sparaxis, Mrs Galland 1 , Christmas lily, G. Walls 1, F. Hooker 2 ; fairy bells, Mrs H. Coley 1 ; verbenas, Miss E. McCarthy 1, Mrs John Robinson 2 ; any other variety, Mrs H. Coley 1, F. Hooker 2 ; collection cut blooms (12 varieties), Mrs Galland 1, Mrs H, Coley 2 ; collection cut blooms (24 varieties), Mrs Galland 1, Mrs M. Newth 2 ; collection cut blooms (grown in school gardens), Moutoa School 1, Foxton School 2; collection cut blooms (6 varieties). Mrs Galland 1, Miss J. A. Ross 2. kruit and vegetables. Judge : Mr Shailer. Stewards : Messrs Woods, Bullard and Woodroofe. Plate red currants, W. E. Riddle 1 ; 6 plums, W. E. Riddle 1 ; plate gooseberries, W. Nye 1, Mrs W. Signal 2; plate strawberries, P. W. Brown 1, J, Hughes 2 ; plate fruit (any other variety), W. E. Riddle 1. Bundle of asparagus, Mrs H. Coley 1, H. Walton 2 ; broad beans, J. Galland 1, Moutoa School 2, W. Bullard 3 ; cauliflowers, Master H. Bradley 1 ; cabbage, Mrs Adams 1, Mr Kempster 2 ; carrots, W. Bullard 1 ; leeks, Mrs Adams 1 ; lettuce, H. Waltou 1, Mrs A. H. Lee 2, A. Stevenson 3; turnips, P. W. Brown 1, A. Stevenson 2 ; peas, J. Whyte 1, W. Nye 2 ; potatoes (Up-to-dates), Mrs McCarthy 1 ; potatoes (Derwent), W. Nye 1 ; potatoes (any other variety), A. Stevenson 1, Master R. Barber 2 ; collection of potatoes, Foxton School 1 ; rhubarb, Mr Bullard x, Mr Brown 2 ; radishes (long), F. Hooker 1 ; radishes (round), W. Bullard 1 ; bunch spinach, A. Stevenson 1 ; silver beet, J. Galland 1, Mrs Boyes 2 ; any other variety, A. Stevenson 2 ; collection of vegetables, A. Stevenson 1, Foxton School 2. dairy produce. Judge: Mr J. Aim. Steward; Mr J. Whyte. Butter, Mrs C. Robinson 1 ; W. E. Riddle 2 ; butter (fancy), Mrs C. Robinson 1 ; eggs (hen), Mrs H. Satherley 1 ; eggs (duck), W. E. Riddle 1 ; dressed poultry, J. Whyte 1. HOME INDUSTRIES, COOKERY. Judge : Mrs J. A. Nash. Stewards : Mrs Kempster aud Miss Neylon. Bread, Mrs Duggan 1, Mrs V. Withers 2, Mrs Imrie 3 ; scones, Mrs Duggan 1, Mrs G. T, Woodroofe and Mrs W. Youug 2, ■Mrs E. Pigott aud Miss B. Speirs 3 ; scones (girdle), Miss L. Signal 1, Mrs C. Robinson 3; scones (wheatmeal), Miss L. Signal 1, Mrs J. Madden 3 ; cream puffs, Mrs C. Robinson 1, Mrs J. G. Doyle 2, Mrs W. Young 3 ; pikelets, Miss L. Signal x, Mrs E. Pigott 2, Mrs J. G. Doyle 3 ; oatmeal cake, Mrs W. Ross 1 ; sausage rolls, Miss L. Signal 1, Mrs J. Madden 2, Mrs J. G. Doyle 3; jam tarts, Mrs W. Youug 1, Mrs W. J. Easton 2, Mrs J. G, Doyle 3: short bread, Mrs W. Ross 1, Mrs E. Pigott 2, Mrs W. Youug 3; biscuits, Mrs John Ross r ; sponge cake, Mrs J. Ross 1, Mrs Galland 2; sponge sandwich, Miss A. Dudson 1 Mrs McCarthy 2, Mrs J. G. Doyle and Miss Maud Newth 3 ; sponge roll, Miss E. Cooper 1, MrsJ. G. Doyle 2, Miss E. Pigott 3; seed cake, Miss E. Symons 1, Mrs Healey 2, Mrs Gallaud 3 ; madeira cake, Miss Mabel Cooke 1, Mrs Galland 2, Mrs Healey 3; gingerbread cake, Mrs Galland 3 ; rainbow cake, Mrs Galland 1 ; fruit cake, Mrs A. M. Nye 1, Mrs Healey 2, Mrs Nye 3 ; pound cake, Mrs Healey 1, Mrs Gallaud 2 ; family cake, Mrs Galland h.c. ; collection small cakes, Mrs Gallaud 2; cocoauut ice, Mrs Healey 1; turkish delight, Mrs Healey 1; toffee, Miss Symons 1, Mrs Healey 2 ; collection sweets, Mrs Healey 1 ; iced cake, Miss Lily Coker 1, Mrs Woodroofe 2 ; jam, Mrs Healey x ; marmalade (orange), Mrs Healey 1; marmalade (lemon), Mrs Healey 2; collection jams, jellies and marmalade, Mrs John Ross 1; preserved fruit, Mrs Woodroofe and Mrs Healey 1, Mrs Healey 2 ; tomato sauce, Mrs Healey h.c. ; sauce (any other ( kind), Mrs Galland h.c.; chutney, Mrs C. H. Symons 1, Mrs Galland 2 ; collection pickles, Mrs Healey 1, W. E. Riddle h.c.; soap, Mrs Healey 1, Mrs Galland 2 ; bridesmaid’s basket, Miss Symons 1, Mrs A. M. Nye 2. DECORATIVE. Judge, Mrs Brown. Stewards: J£rs C. Robinson and Miss

Symons. Basket of Roses, Mrs Healey 1 ; bouquet (bridal), Mrs Walsh 1 ; decorated table (native flowers), Miss Elsie Newth 1 ; decorated table, Mrs C. H. Symons 2f Mrs E. G. Barber 3 ; decorated parasol, Mrs Stewart 1, Mrs Greig 2 ; decorated umbrella, Mrs Madden 1 ; ladies hat (trimmed), Mrs R. Rand, juur., 1 ; lady’s spray, Miss E. Edlin 1 and 2 ; sweet peas, Mrs C. Symons 1, Miss Minnie Walker 2, Miss A. Newth 3 ; tall vase, Mrs A. S. Easton 1 and 2, MissD. Signal 3 ; epergne; Mrs A. S. Easton 1 ; decorated vase, Miss D, Signal 1. Mrs A. S. Easton 2, Mrs Healey 3. FANCY WORK. Judge : Mrs Brown (Levin). Stewards: Mesdames Collins, senr., and Gallaud and Miss Signal. English or eyelet embroidery, Miss Kelly 1, Mrs Crichton 2 ; embroidery in silk, Miss Ross 1, Mrs Healey 2; hedebo embroidery, Miss Kelly 1, Mrs Nye 2 ; embroidered blouse, Miss Elsie Newth x, Mrs Frank Proctor 2 ; point lace (fine), Mrs F. Woods 1 ; point lace (coarse), Mrs F. Woods 1 ; cotton or linen crochet, Miss K, Satherley x, Miss Grace Lett 2 . 3 doyleys, Miss M. Satherley 1, Miss Elsie Newth 2; mountmellick work, Mrs J. Sbuker 1, Miss Elsie Newth 2 and 3; drawn thread work, Mrs Heaton x, Miss Elsie Newth 2 ; ribbon work, Miss A. Newth 1, Mrs Adams 2, Mrs Crichton 3; canvas work, Mrs Crichton r, Mrs Kempster 2 ; huckaback work, Mrs Bauckham 1, Mrs F. Woods 2, Mrs Kempster 3 ; child’s smocked frock, Mrs W. Newth 1 ; any other kind of fancy work, Miss K. Satherley 1, Miss C. Lett 2, Miss Kelly 3 ; fancy crochet in wool, Mrs W. Ross 1 ; knitted stockings, Mrs W. Satherly 1 ; best darning and patching, Miss Myra Wanklyn 1, Miss Effie Newth 2. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY AND MISCELLANEOUS. Judge: Mrs Brown (Levin). Steward : Mrs Witchell. Landscape, Mrs J. Galland 1, R. Newth 2 ; seascape, R. Newth x ; single figure, R. Newth x, J. Galland 2 ; group, R. Newth 1, J. Galland 2; best general picture, Jas. Ross 1, R, Newth 2 ; best collection of views, Jas. Ross 1. Best ironed blouse, Mrs Heaton 1 ; collection black birds’ eggs, Master F. Robertson 1, Master L. Robinson 2 ; collection birds’ eggs, Master L. Robinson 1, Master J. Robertson 2. children’s class. Judge: Mr Eliott and Mrs Brown. Stewards : Mesdames Barber, senr., and Bock. Bouquet of flowers, M. Levett I, G. Walls 2; 3 buttonholes (under 12), Avis Stiles I; 3 buttonholes (under 15), M. Levett I; decorated vase, M. Levett I; decorated table, Avis Stiles I, M. Levett 2; floral design, M. Levett I; decorated basket, F. Edlin I, M. Levett 2; sponge roll, E. M. Doyle I, D. Small 2 ; sponge sandwich, D. Small I, R. Dudson 2, E. M. Doyle 3 ; scones, E. M. Doyle I, D. Small 2; jam tarts, E. M. Doyle I; sausage rolls, E. M. Doyle I ; toffee, D. Small I, R. Dudson I; collection sweets, D. Small I ; buttonholing, M. Levett 1, I. Withers 2, A. Watson 3 ; darning, M. Levett I, E. King 2, K. Barber 3 ; hemming handkerchief (under 10), F. Owen I, K. White 2; hemming handkerchief (under 12), Wai Renata I, L. Bodin 2 ; hemstitched handkerchief, J. Bauckham I, M. Bryant 2, M. Levett 3 ; plain needlework, J. Whyte I, J. Bauckham 2, E. Neville 3 ; sewing (Standards IV. to VIL), S. Bodin 1, E, Skillon 2, N. Robinson 3 ; sewing (Standards I to' HI.), L. Bodin I, M. Bryant 2, I. Pollard 3. Drawing.—Freehand (under II), George Walsh (Foxton) I, T. Trask (Campbell Street) 2, Hope Mackie (Foxton) 3, Willie Sands (Terrace End) h.c., A. Rennie (Campbell Street) c.; freehand (under 13), Lizzie Bodin (Foxton) I, Angus Eliott (Terrace End) 2, M. Levett (Foxton) 3, Edgar McEwan (Foxton) v.h.c., G. Lucas (Campbell Street) h.c., M. Whalley (Campbell Street) h.c., Allan Walls (Foxton) c., Ivy Dudson (Moutoa) c,; freehand (under 15), Elsie King (Foxton) I, Reg. Riddle (Foxton) 2, Reg. Barber (Foxton) 3, Ruby Dudson (Moutoa) 3, Grace Lett (Foxton) v.h.c., Eric Mackie (Foxton) h.c., Elsie Rimmer (Foxton) c.; nature, animal or plant (under 13), Madge Desmond (Foxton) 2, M. Levett (Foxton) 3; nature, animal or plant (under 15), Reg. Barber (Foxton) 1, Elsie Rimmer (Foxton) 2, Hester Lennox (Foxton) 3, K. Levett (Foxtoh) h.c., Elsie King (Foxton) c., N. Pearson (Foxton) c. Writing.—Poetry (under 10) Wai Renata (Foxton) and T. Trask (Campbell Street) 1, Roy Bullard (Foxton) and Stanley Collins (Foxton) 2, E. Smith (Foxton) and Thomas Small (Foxton) and Leith Morine (Terrace End) 3, Harry

Morgan (Foxton) h.c., O. Baker Foxton) h.c.; prose (under 12), H. Pearson (Foxton) I, E. Trask (Campbell Street) 2, M. Gattsche (Campbell Street) 3, Arthur Moore (Terrace End) v.h.c., Hope Mackie (Foxton) h.c.; prose (under 14), Grace Lett (Foxton) 1, Hester Lennox (Foxton) 2, Agatha Bodin (Foxton) 3, F. Cole (Campbell Street) v.h.c.; writing (under 14), Ruby Dudson (Moutoa) I, Effie Newth (Moutoa) 2, Alex. Burr (Moutoa) 3. Mapping. Nortli Island, Don Mackie (Foxton) 1, Edgar McEwan (Foxton) 2, Harry McGregor (Foxton) 3; Canada or Australia, Harry McDonnell (Foxton) I, E. Mackie (Foxton) 2, Neville Pearson (Foxton) 3, Grace Lett (Foxton) h.c., Reg. Riddle (Foxton) c.