SUMMER SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2965, 21 November 1925, Page 3

SUMMER SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. The Foxton Horticultural Society’s Summer Show was held in the Town Hall yesterday. Despite the unfavourable weather that has been experienced of late the show, from all points, was a decided success. Entries were higher than previously, the total number being 580 aslagainst 570 last year and the door-takings were practically double those of the previous show. The Mayor (M. E. Pererau, Esq.) opened the Show at 2.30 p.m. and in doing so congratulated the Presi- :; dent and : Committee on the very fine exhibition. He made eulogistic reference to the President (Mr. D. Christie) and said that never be-, fore had the show been such a suc- . '/cess as it had been since Mr. Christie had been at the head of affairs "He hoped Mr Christie would continue as President for a long time to come yet. Mr." Pererau then officially declared the Show open. The hall was nicely set out and the exhibits tastefully arranged. Entries were good in most sections, . with the exception of Home Industries. If this section is not better .. patronised in-the future the Society wjijlil I’have to delete it from the schedule. The Sweet Pea section was weak' but this could only be expected in view of the unfavourable weather that has been experienced of late. It is probable that the / Show will be held a week earlier next year, so exhibitors should make a point of getting to work early next season. A pleasing feature of the show ~ was the large number of entries in the Children’s Cookery sections. From half a dozen last year, entries rose to 67 this year and the Society is grateful to Mrs Woolf, Cooking Instructress, for her efforts in this direction as the increase in the section can only be attributed to her energies on behalf of the Society. In some of the entries the judge considered the children’s exhibits better than those of the adults. Three competitions were conducted and resulted as follows: Cake (Mrs S. Easton’s): Mrs Roore; watch (Society’s) Mrs Warwick; special prize for best deeor- ~ ated table (Mr Christie’s) Mrs Easton. ' Afternoon fed/and supper was provided and this very necessary adjunct to the show was in the capable hands of Mesdames John Ross and McLaren, the stage being tastefully arranged for the purpose In this conectibn Mesdames Ross and McLaren wish to thank all those who assisted or donated cakes etc. An opportunity was accorded patrons to vote on the decorated table section, the judge’s decision being withheld until the voting closed. Public opinion was the same as that of the judges for first place, but in second and third differed, popular vote reversing the order of mer- ; • it as set out by the judgA During the evening vocal items were rendered by Mr S. Barber and Mr. J. Aitken and were much appreciated. The Society intends to arrange a lengthier programme for the next- show. Before announcing the points ’prize winners the President (Mr D. Christie) thanked The exhibitors and all those who in any way assisted to make the show the success that it had proved. In doing so, he said that the weather for some time past had been anything but suitable for flower growing and had caused the committee a good deal of worry. The date of the show had originally been set down for a week earlier, but at a later meeting, the committee decided to set forward the date by one week, and the alteration was justified by the fine exhibits before . them. He was pleased to note that the entries had exceeded those of . last year, and also to see., new exhibitors coming forward. He hoped these new contributors would continue to take a live interest in the Society. In referring to the excellent entries in the children’s cookery section, Mr Christie paid a tribute to Mrs Woolf, cooking instructress, and said that the Society welcomed children’s entries. It was no more possible to successfully carry out a show without children’s entries than it was. to steer a ship without a helm.

‘ In a great measure, the success of the Show is due to the indefatiguable efforts of the secretary (Mrs Moore). The trophy winners were: Society’s Sweet Pea Trophy, Mrs R. McMurray. Mrs A./S. Easton’s trophy, Miss Hughes. Mr James Ross’ Trophy for champion rose, ; - Miss Hughes. MrrTong’s Trophy, Mrs Cresswell. Miss Wjilliam’s ’ Trophy, Mi’s J. M. Barr. PRIZE LIST. OPEN CLASS.—ROSES. Points Prize: Mr. Bergin’s 10/6. Judge: Mr. Shatter. Steward: v Mrs F. Proctor. Roses, 3 white: Mrs Andrews 2; 3 red: Mrs Andrews 2; 3 pink: Mrs - -- Andrews 2. No points prize. -- FOR AMATEURS ONLY.—ROSES. Points Prize: Mr, Shaffer’s Special, 1 doz. roses. Rose, 1: Mrs Barr 1, Mrs Andrews 2, Mrs Healey 3; do., 3 red: Mrs Tamplin 1, Mrs Healey 2, Mrs Gower 3; do./ 3 varieties, Mrs Barber 1, Miss M. Hughes 2, Mrs Tamplin 3; do., 3, white: Mrs Barber 1, Mi’s Tamplin 2; do., 3 pink: Miss Nyel,' Mrs Barber 2, Mrs C. H. Symons 3; do., 3 yellow shades: Miss Nye l, r .Mrs Robinson 2; do., 3 cream: Mrs Christie 1, Mrs Barr 2; do.', 3 single: Miss M. Hughes 1; - do., 3 full bloom: Mrs Tyer 1, Mrs Robinson 2; do., 6 varieties: Miss M. Hughes 1, Mrs Healey 2; do.,

rambler, varieties, 3 trusses: Miss Nye 2; do., best scented: Mrs Tamplin 1, Mrs Gower 2. Roses, 3,2 blooms of Each.

To be grown by Exhibitor, who most reside within 9 miles of Foxton Post Office. No labour employed except to dig the ground. Mrs A. S. Easton’s Trophy. 1923, won by Miss Speirs, 1924 won by Miss Hughes. To be won three times, second Mr. Jack’s special 5/-.

Mss M. Hughes 1, Mrs Healey 2. Champion Rose, from any class, 8 to 20, Mr. Jim Ross’ trophy. Miss M. Hughes.

Points Prize: Miss M. Hughes, SWEET PEAS.

'Points Prize: Mr. Jagger’s special 10/6. Judge: Mr. Shailer. Steward: Mrs Healey. Sweet peas, "3 sprays maroon: Mrs Healey' 'l, Mrs McMurray 2; do., 3 sprays cream, pink: Mrs McMurray 1, M-s Fry 2; 3 sprays crimson or scarlet: Mrs McMurray 1, Mrs Christie 2; 3 sprays lavender : Mrs McMurray 1, Mrs Healey 2; 3 sprays, blush or pink: Mrs A. S. Easton 1, Mrs McMurray 2; 3 sprays pieottee edge: Mrs Healey 1; 3 sprays mauve: Mrs Christie 1, Mrs Healey 2; 3 sprays, rose or carmine: Mrs Healey 1, and 2; 3 sprays, cream: Mrs McMurray 1; 3 sprays, white: Mrs McMurray 1, Mrs Christie 2; collection, 3 varieties, 3 sprays of each: Mrs McMurray 1. Best vase of sweet peas in above section: Mrs McMurray 1. Society’s Trophy, value £5; to be won 3 times; for the best collection of sweet peas, 4 varieties, 3 of each. To be grown from seed by exhibitor, within a radius of 9 miles of Foxton Post Office. Entrance 1/-. 1922: Won by Mrs McMurray; 1923: Won by Mrs P. Easton; 1924: Won by Mrs P. Easton. 2nd prize: Rev. S. Peryman’s 5/-. Mrs McMurray 1, Mrs P. Easton 2.

Best vase of sweet peas, selected from 21 to 35 inclusive. Mr. R. N. Speirs’ 5/-. Mrs McMurray. Bowl of sweet, peas, with own foliage; not more than 3 varieties, judged for quality, and effect, to be not more than 9 inches across. Prizes: Mr. J. K. Hornblow’s, Ist 5/-, 2nd 3/-,' 3rd 2/-. Mi’s P. Easton 1, Mrs Barr 2, Mrs Healey 3. Points Prize: Mrs McMurray. (Continued on page 1).