THE SPRING SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3692, 17 September 1927, Page 1

THE SPRING SHOW.

The Foxton Horticultural Society’s Spring Show held in the Town Hall on Thursday was officially opened by the Mayor (Mr. M. E. Perreau), who congratulated the Society on its fine exhibition and the President (Mr. D. Christie) and Secretary (Mr. W. H. Nicholas) on their enthusiastic work in connection with the show. The Society, he said, was fortunate in having, such keen members as the President and Secretary were. He also congratulated the 'Society on its improved properties and expressed the hope that they would continue to show the improvement which had marked the Society’s career in the past. The Mayor then officially declared the Show open. The following is the remainder of the prize list omitted last issue:— CUT BLOOMS. Judge: Mr. Shailer (Palmerston North). Steward: (Mr. E. J. Murphy). Antirrhinums, 3 blooms: Miss Hughes 1; arum lily: Miss Hughes 1 and 2, Mrs. F. Robinson 3; carnations, 3 blooms: Mrs. T. E. Hughes 1; camelias, 3 blooms: Mrs. W. Barber 1, Miss Hughes 2; migronette, 3 spikes: Mrs. D. Purcell 1, Mrs. F. Woods 2; nemesia, 1 bunch: Mrs. F. McGill 1, Mrs. D. Purcell 2; pansies, 6 blooms: Mrs. F. McGill 1, Mrs. T. E. Hughes 2; do., 3 varieties: Mrs. F. McGill 1 and 2, Mrs. T. E. Hughes 3; polyanthus, 6 colours: Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. F. Woods 2, Mrs. W. Barber 3; do., 3 colours: Miss O. Nye 1, Mrs. McGill 2, Mrs. F. Woods 3; primroses, 6 bunches: Mrs. F. Woods 1, Mrs. W. Barber 2, Miss Hughes 3; do., 3 bunches: Mrs. F. Wpods 1, Miss O. Nye 2, Mrs. F. Robinson 3; do., doubje: Miss Hughes 1; primulas, 6 stems: Mrs. Me Murray 1 and 2; rhododendrons, 3 trusses: Mrs. F. Woods 1, Miss O. jNye 2, stocks, 3 spikes, double: Miss O. Nye 1, Mrs. F. Woods 2; Miss Hughes 3. Violets, single, blue: Mrs F. Robinson 1, Mrs. F. Wjoods 2 and 3; do., double, white: Miss Hughes 1 and 2; wallflowers, 3 spikes: Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. T. E. Hughes 2; Mrs F. Woods 3; any other variety: Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. T. E. Hughes 2, Mrs. F. Robinson 3; collection of outdoor flowers: Miss O. Nye 1, Miss Hughes 2; Mrs. F. Robinson 3. Points prize: Miss Hughes. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. .Judge: Mr. Slmiler, (Palmerston North.) Steward: Mr. Symons. Apples, cooking: Miss O. Nye 1; leeks: Mrs. Robinson; onions: Miss 0. Nye; pumpkins: Mrs. Murphy; lemons: Miss 0. Nye; passion fruit: Miss O. Nye 2; any other variety of vegetable: Rev. Peryman 1, Mrs. J. Purcell 2. When announcing the winners of the points prizes at the conclusion of the show, the president (Mr D. Christie), said this was the first show held in the new hall and the. society and exhibitors appreciated the added conveniences and appointments. He said two years ago a, proposal was mooted to wind up the society. Such a step would have been matter for regret, as the society was an institution which was a valuable asset to the town besides being educational in other ways, and gave a stimulus to people to cultivate beautfiul and profitable surroundings. He was pleased to report that the society was now in a flourishing condition as , disclosed by this year’s balance-sheet which showed a larger credit balance than at any time in the history of the society* The fire which destroyed the Town Hall also destroyed the society’s property and fittings. Fortunately these were insured and with the insurance money, backed by the generosity of the Foxton public, up-to-date staging equipment had been procured and the facilities now obtaining were second to none. So the fire, said the president, had really been a 1 blessing in disguise. Mr. Christie expressed pleasure in noticing that exhibitors had shown from outside districts, notably from Otaki and Rongotea. The society would always welcome outside enthusiasts in horticulture and he hoped local growers would reciprocate He congratulated local growers on their success. The judges had carried out their work conscientiously and the stewards and committee and all officials had left no stone unturned to make the show a success. He paid a special tribute to Miss Stevenson’s orchestral party for providing such acceptable selections during the evening and thanked the Borough Council for the use of tables, etc., and the exhibitors and public for their liberal patronage. He hoped the present interest would be maintained in the ' society’s welfare and that the shows of the future would eclipse those of the past and would compare with the best in the province.

lie then announced the winners of the points prizes.

Among the visitors to the local Horticultural Show on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Galland, of Newbury, who when residents at Mouto'a were enthusiastic members of the local Society. Mr. Witchell, of Otaki, who is a past-president of the Society, was also present and exhibited some choice bulbs.

The exhibits of pansies at the local Horticultural Show by Mrs. McGill, of Otaki, provided a special attraction. The blooms were magnlilficijent .specimens and (their size fairly dwarfed other specimens.