HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1018, 14 March 1912, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

AUTUMN EXHIBITION

The local Horticultural Society's Autumn Show was officially opened by the President (Mr Alex. Speirs) yesterday afternoon. The tact that the weekly halfholiday was observed the day previous interfered greatly with the attendance. in the afternoon, but in the evening the attendance was very satisfactory. On account of the bad weather experienced this season it was not anticipated that the show would be up to the standard of previous exhibitions, but although the number of entries received in some classes was not so large as last year, the quality of the exhibits was very good, and altogether the show was a pronounced success. In the cookery and home industries class the entries were very good, and the ladies are to be complimented on the very excellent exhibition provided. The judge in this class commented very favourably on the cooking displayed, it being undoubtedly the best yet shown in the history of the society. The judge of the pot plants, cut blooms, fruit and vegetables (Mr Shailer), in conversation with our representative, stated that the selection of vegetables exhibited was very good, and compared very favourably with that shown at other shows where he bad acted as judge. The fruit also was better than last year. The entries of cut blooms, he said, were not as good as previously, but the paucity of entries in this class was due to the very unfavourable weather that had been experienced. The exhibition altogether, however, was every bit as good as that of any neighbouring shows. Mr "Shailer said a mistake that a number of exhibitors were making was that they were going in more for quantity than quality, and as an instance ot this he pointed out some large drumhead cabbages, which he said should really come under the head of farm produce, rather than that of vegetables. He said the catalogue wanted revising slightly, and he understood the committee intended attending to this in the near future. Considering the short time the society had been in existence Mr Shailer considered the exhibition was particularly good. The judges and stewards in the different classes were as follows : Pot plants: judge, Mr A. J. Shailer, steward, Miss Speirs ; cut blooms: judge, Mr A. J. Shailer, stewards, Mrs Greigand Miss Signal; fruit: judge, Mr. A. J. Shailer, steward, Mr F. Woods ; vegetables : judge, Mr A. J. Shailer, stewards, Messrs Henderson and Whyte ; farm produce : judge, Mr A. J. Shailer, steward, Messrs Bullard and Barber ; dairy produce: judge, Mr P. W. Brown, stewards, Mrs Kempster and Miss Neylon ; cookery and home industries ; judge, Mrs W. Davis (Rougotea), stewards, Mrs Kempster and Miss Neylon ; decorative: judge, Mrs B. S. Penney (Rougotea), steward Miss Svmons.

Mesdames Adams and Boyes, had charge of the sweets stall, and the refreshment room were presided over by Mrs Seahury, with the assistance of several ladies. The work of the judges in the different classes was favourably commented on last night, and in their awards those ladies and gentlemen who undertook this work appear to have given universal salisiactiou.

During the evening Mr Betty’s orchestra played several selections, which added greatly to the enjoyment of those in attendance. The urize for the best decorated table, which was decided by popular vote, was won by Mrs P. Fasten, Table No. 20. The winner’s table received 52 votes, the next best receiving 23. The Show will be open again to-night, when the sheep guessing competition will be decided. All arrangements were well carried out and the officials, particularly the President (Mr A. Speirs) and the Secretary (Mr H. C. Patterson), are to be congratulated upon the manner in which the function was managed.

PRIZE FIST.

POT PLANTS,

Aspidestra, Mrs J. Newth i, Miss Speirs 2 ; asparagus, spreu geri, Miss Speirs x ; asparagus, any other variety, Mrs McCarthy 1, Mrs J. Newth 2 ; begonia, flowering, Mrs McCarthy 1 ; fern, native, Mrs Bnrr x, Mrs McCarthy 2; fern, maidenhair, Mrs McCarthy 1, Mrs J. H. Robinson 2; fern, three varieties, Mrs McCarthy 1 ; fuchsia, double, Miss bpeiis x, Mrs McCarthy 2 ; geiaumm, single, li. M. Patterson 2 ; specimen plant, Mrs A. Kruse 1 ; collection foliage plants, Miss Speirs x. CUT BROOMS. Asters, Mrs W. Barber 1 ; canuas, Mrs A. S. Hasten 2 ; carnations, Mrs Gallaud 1 • cosmos, 2 varieties, Mrs Gallaud 2 ; cosmos, three varieties, Mrs Gallaud 2 ; dahlia, single, Mrs A. S. Hastou x ; dahlia, double, Miss Neylou x ; dahlia, cactus, 3 varieties, Mrs Galland 1, W. H. Gunning and xMrs G. O. Barber 2, Mrs Greig 3 ; dahlia, cactus, 12 varieties, VV. H. Gunning 1, Mrs Galland 2; dahlia, champion, W. H. Gunning 1, xMrs Gallaud 2 ; dianthus, Mrs A, Kruse 1 ; fuchsia, single, Miss R. Coley 1, xMrs Galland 2 ; geranium, single, Mrs A. S. Hasten 1 ; geranium, double, Mrs A. S. Hastou 1 ; hydrangea, Mrs J. Whyte 1, Mrs C. H. Symons 2 j marigold, Mrs Gallaud x ; sunflower, large, Mrs Noble i ; sunflower, miniature,

Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Mrs Bullard 2 ; nasturtiums, Mis« Wrigley 2 ; pansies, three varieties, Mrs Greig and Mrs Galland 2; pansies, 6 varieties, W. E. Bullard 1, Mrs Patterson 2 ; phlox drummondi, 3 varieties, Mrs A. S. Easton 1 ; phlox drummondi, Miss E. Coley 1, Mrs Patterson 2 ; petunias, Mrs A. S. Easton r, Foxton School 2 ; roses, three varieties, Mrs Gallaud 1, Mrs A. S. Easton 2 ; roses, 6 varieties, Mrs A. S. Easton 1; scabiosa, Mrs Greig i ; sweet peas, three varieties, Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Miss Neylon 2 ; sweet peas, 6 varieties, Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Mrs Patterson 2 ; verbenas, Mrs Greig 1, Mrs Galland 2 ; zinnias, Mrs C. H. Symons 1 ; any other variety, Mrs Galland 1 ; collection cut blooms, 6 species, Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Miss E. Coley 2 ; collection cut blooms, 12 species, Mrs W. Edlin 1. FRUIT. Apples, cooking, Mrs J. H. Robinson 1, W. Bullard 2 ; apples, dessert, W. Bullard 1 ; apples, cooking, one variety, Mrs W. Barber 1, W. Bullard 2 ; apples, dessert, one variety, Mrs W. Barber 1 ; pears, one variety, W. Bullard 1 ; pears, three varieties, W. Bullard 1 ; plums, Golden Drop, W. Bullard 1 : plums, any other variety, Mr W. Barber 1 and 2 ; strawberries, Miss Ross 1 ; peaches, one variety, Miss Speirs x, W. Bullard 2 ; peaches, 3 varieties, W. Bullard 1; grapes, black, A. Speirs 1, W. Bullard 2 ; grapes, white, A. Speirs 1 ; grapes, best collection, A. Speirs 1 ; quinces, Mrs W. Barber 1, K, Kennedy 2. VEGETABLES.

Tomatoes, red smooth, A. Pearson r, W. Bullard 2 ; tomatoes, red crinkled, A. Turner 1, A. Pearson 2 ; beans, broad, W. Bullard 2 ; beans, French, A. Pearson 1, H. A. Hussey 2 ; beans, runner, Mrs C. H. Symons 1, W. Bullard 2 ; beet, round, Foxton School 1, C. Nelson 2 : beet, silver, H. A. Hussey 1, M. Newth 2 ; beet, red, Mouiua School 1, Mrs Greig 2 ; cabbage, H. A. Hussey 1, K. Kennedy 2 ; carrots, long, Foxton School 1, D. Whibley 2 ; carrots, short, W. Bullard 1, D. Whibley 2 ; cucumbers, Mrs Noble 1, W. Bullard 2 ; eschalots, J. Newth 1, A. Turner 2 ; onions, keeping, H. A. Hussey 1, D. Whibley 2 ; onions, heaviest, K. Kennedy 1, H. A. Hussey 2 ; onions, any variety, D. Whibley 1, Foxton School 2 ; parsnips, D. Whibley 1, H. A. Hussey 2 ; peas, A. Pearson I, R. G. Witney 2 , pumpkin, C. Nelson I, W. Bullard 2 ; potatoes, any variety, MrsC. Morgan 1, W. Bullard 2, D. Whibley 3; potatoes, collection, Foxton School 1, Mrs Greig 2 ; vegetable marrow, H. A. Hussey 1, C. Nelson 2 ; best collection of vegetables, Mrs Greig 1, Mrs Noble 2; collection vegetables, school gardens, Foxton School 1. FARM PRODUCK. Beaus, field, M. Newth 1 ; carrots, red, Moutoa School 1, Foxlon School 2 ; carrots, white, Foxton School 1, Moutoa School 2 ; mangold; long red, Moutoa School 1, Mrs Noble 2 ; mangold, yellow, Mrs Noble 1, Moutoa School 2 ; peas, Prussian blue, M. Newth 1 ; turnip, swede, Mrs Noble 1, Foxton School 2 ; best collection farm roots, Moutoa School 1, Foxton School 2 ; butter, non-separator, Miss Ross 1, Miss Kthel Robinson 2 ; eggs, hens’, J. Ross 1 ; honey, extracted, J. Ross I, W. Bullard 2,

COOKKRY AND HOME INDUSTRIES.

Cake, fruit, Miss M. Cooke i, Mrs Stiles 2, Miss Mazey 3 ; cake, spouge, Miss M, Cooke 1 ; cake, seed, Miss M. Cooke 1, Mrs H. Coley 2, Miss Speirs 3; cake, pound, Miss M. Cooke 1 ; cake, Madeira, Miss Mazey 1, Mrs Stiles 2, Miss Speirs 3 ; cake, without eggs, Mrs Patterson 1 ; cream puffs, Miss Speirs 1 ; sausage rolls, Miss Mazey 1 ; shortbread, Miss Speirs 1. Mrs Woods 2 ; jam tarts, Mrs H. Coley 1 ; scones, white, Mrs H. Coley 1, Mrs P. Easton 2, Miss N. O’Shea and Mrs M. Newth 3 ; scones, brown, Mrs M. Newth 1, Mrs P. Easton 2, Miss Speirs 3 ; scones, girdle, Miss Speirs 1, Mrs M. Newth 2 ; scones, three varieties, Miss Speirs 1, Mrs P. Easton 3 ; oat cakes, Mrs Patterson 1, Miss Speirs 2; pikelets, Mrs Hussey 1, Miss Speirs 2 ; apple pie, Miss Speirs 1 ; cocoauut ice, Mrs Woods 1, Mrs C. Rand 2, Miss Speirs 3 ; collection home-made sweets, Mrs Woods 1 and 2 ; jam, Miss Ross 1 ; jelly, Miss Ross 1 ; marmalade, Miss Ross 1, Mrs R, G, Witney 2 ; bottled fruit, three varieties, Mrs Woodroofe 1, Mrs Stiles 2, Mrs Rand 3 ; bottled fruit, six varieties. Mrs Woodrooie 1, Mrs C. Rand 2 ; collection pickles, Mrs C. Rand 1. COOKERY. Girls under 15. —Fruit cake, Hope Mackie r ; spouge sandwich, Stella Barber and E. Woodroofe x ; scones, plain, E. Woodroofe x ; collection small cakes, Hope Mackie 1. DECORATIVE. Basket of flowers and foliage, Miss Ross 1, Mrs G. O. Barber 2, Mrs Greig 3 ; bridesmaid’s basket, Miss Ross 1 ; bowl of flowers, Mrs Boyes 1, Mrs C. H, Symons 2 ; bride’s shower bouquet, Miss Elsie Newth 1, Miss ,J. Dudson 2 ; buttonholes, Miss E. Edlin 1, Mrs P. Easton 2, Miss Ross 3 ; floral device, Miss Elsie Newth 1, Miss E. Edlin 2 ; lady’s spray, Miss E. Edlin i. Mrs Boyes 2, Miss Elsie Newth 3 ; lady’s hat trimmed with natural flowers, Mrs G. O. Barber special, Miss E. Edlin 1, Miss Ella Patterson 2 ; decorated vase, Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Mrs Galland 2; • vases of sweet peas, Miss Neylon x ; epergue, Mrs C, H. Symons 1, Mrs A. S. Easton 2.

Children (12 to 15). —Basket of flowers and foliage, E. Chalmers 1, F. Edlin 2 ; bouquet of flowers, E. Chalmers 1.