CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Editor)
Sir, —As a member of the general public, I wish, with your permission, to place on record appreciation of the efforts of the Foxton Horticultural Society and - the exhibitors at Thursday’? Show. Despite the most unfavourable weather for some time past, Thursday’s exhibition was very creditable, and was indeed a surprise to those who attended. There is, however, a most interesting point connected with these exhibitions upon which I seel:; a little light, and that is in connection with the decorated table classes —more particularly “decorated tables with embellishments.” The general public are accorded the privilege of deciding by popular vote the respective merits of the entries in the “decorated table with embellishments” class, but are somewhat confused in their, decision by the absence of a definite standard of comparison. By this I mean, from what point of view are we to judge—from the purely decorative viewpoint, or from the utility viewpoint? Are we to presume that the decorations are purely artistic creations built upon a table, with no other purpose in view than to be decorative, or are they intended to represent a matter-of-fact embellishment suitable for the 'adornment of an actual meal table? An announcement bv. the Society of the definite object of this particular competition would place all competitors, and all voters, on a common ground, and would, I think, make even more' interesting this delightful form of decorative art.
There is also the more serious aspect of from what angle the awards are made by the official judges. Does the angle vary according to the fancy of the judges appointed from year to year, or has the Society an absolute rule in writing for the guidance of judges? I have no wish to appear in the light of a critic, but merely ask in all honesty if the point can be elucidated. Thanking you, Yours, etc., GERANIUM. ' [Probably the committee will furnish a reply after discussing the subject.—Ed.H.]
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3719, 19 November 1927, Page 3
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326CORRESPONDENCE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3719, 19 November 1927, Page 3
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