HOROWHENUA HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 14 March 1919, Page 3

HOROWHENUA HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

' , autumn show. A SPLENDID DISPLAY. Wo liavc pleasure in congratulating the Horowhenua Horticultural and Industrial Society on tlio success of its Autumn Sliow, held on Wednesday last. The last Spring. Show had to bo aban-

doned, owing to the epidemic, and consequently the schedule was revised for this week’s show, the schoolwork and needlework of the Spring Show being added to this week’s schedule. . The season has been an extraordinary one, causing gardeners trouble to get- best results, and this affected the oxhi.bits somewhat. However, vegetables have done remarkably well, and consequently the display in this utilitarian class was a magnificent one, that would compare favourably with any part of the Dominion. Tho cut blooms were good, and tlio display of schoolwork, fancy work, etc., most interesting, the whole making a really tip-top exhibition. The displays staged by Mr Shailer (nurseryman, of , Palmerston North), Westbury (Lower Hutt), and Mr Harold Small (Otakr)' were particularly attractive, and adde'd greatly to tho success of .tho Show. The attendance was good, both in the afternoon and evening, the door takings being above the average. Capital business was done also at the refreshment rooms, and the sweets stall, while tho guessing competitions provoked considerable interest. Mrs S. Norgrovo, who supervised tho refreshment, rooms, deserves a special word of praise for her arduous labours and able management. This lady was ably assisted by a number of other willing workers, whom tho committee wish to heartily, thank. Mrs Hodgson had charge of tho sweets stall, and she and her assistants also did s-plehdidly. Mrs Huthwaite and Miss Norgrove worked hard at tho competitions. !

Mr S. Norgrove (secretary) managed his multifarious duties in his usual efficient style, and the smooth working of the show was largely due to his excellent management and hard work. Below wc give the full prize list, with comments on the various sections of tho show:' —

POT PLANTS AND CUT BLOOMS. (Judge: Mr H. Poole.)' There was, as usual, only a small display of pot plants, and the cut blooms were not quite up to the usual high standard set by local shows. However, tho cut flowers mado a gorgeous array, and many of the exhibits wore particularly line. The asters and dahlias wero specially good, while, as usual, tho big Collections of flowers made a most attractive display. Tho following is a list of tho awards: — Pot Plants. Pern, any variety:; Mrs It. Sevan 2. Porn, maidenhair: Mrs S. Norgrove 1 and 2. Flowering begonia': Mrs S. Norgrove 2, Specimen foliage plant:; Mrs B. Sevan 2.: Specimen flowering plant:; li. Kilnustcr 2. Cut Blooms. Antirrhinums:; ,W. H. Reynolds 2. Asters, 3:; Mrs H. Andrew 1, C. Yates 2, Mrs B. Bevan h.e.

Asters, 6{ Major Addington 2, Mrs H. Andrew 2. .

Carnations, 31 W. H. Eeynolds 1 ana fi. • ' ! Cosmos': Mrs Hildreth 1.: Cactus dahlias, 3:; IV. 'H. Reynolds 1. Cactus dahlias, G; IV, H. Eeynolds 2. Collection dahlias, any varieties: F. Penn 2, •iMtyitgViS’w’ Collarette dahlias, 3 varieties:; IV. H. Eeynolds 1 and 2’. Dianthus:; IV. H. Reynolds 1, Fuchsias, single.:. Mrs Cockrell 1 anfi O * . U> ' Fuchsias, doublet; Mrs E, Bevan 2, Mrs Norgrovo 2. .Galliardias! IV. E, Reynolds 1 and 2. Geraniums, doublet; Mrs J. Bradey 2. Lilium: Mrs K. Bevan 2. Pansies: W. H. Reynolds 2. Phlox Drununondii, 3 varieties: Major Addington 2, Mrs L, Kilmister 1 2. Phlox Drummondii, G varieties: Major Addington 2, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Pelargoniums: Mrs S. Norgrove 1. Rose, 2: F. Penn 1, Mrs R. Bevan 2. Roses, 3: H. IVitehell 2, F. Penn 2. Salpiglossis: Mrs Hildreth 2, Mrs R. Bevan 2. Sweet peas, 3 varieties! Major Addington 1, Mrs Stutter 2. Sweet' peas, 6 varieties! Mrs R. Bevan 2, Mrs Statter 2. .Verbenas: Major Addington 1, Mrs J. Bradey'2. Cut flowers, not specified: Mrs Staffer 2, Mrs Mackie 2, Collection daisies:; Major Addington i, *

.Collection cut blooms, 12 varieties: Mrs R. Bevan 2, Mrs Statter 2. Collection eut blooms, 21 varieties:. Major Addington 2,;F. Penn 2. Collection cut blooms,, for those who have never won a first prize at a show:' Miss May Windley 1. Champion cactus dahlia: IV. H. Reynolds’ “Perriot.” tCv Points prize:. IV. H. Reynolds (30 points) 2, Mrs R. Bevan (17) 2. FRUIT.

The display of fruit was much smaller than usual. Apples, AdarnV Pearmain: L. Kilmister 1. Apples, Cox’s Orange: Minton Bros. 1, L. Kilmister 2, Mrs R. Bevan h.c. Apples, Jonathan:. Minton •- Bros. 2. Mrs R, Bevan 2. * " Apples, Delicious: Mrs R. Bevan 1 J Apples. Reinette du Canada : ■ Minton Bros. 1. a \ . / Apples, ?‘wsseti, any variety jnot Bros. 1, L. Eni; mister 2, Mra E.'Bevan v.h.c. Apples, heaviest: Miss IVindley 1, L, Eilmistef 2.

Apples, cooking, any variety not

enumerated: Minton Bros. 1 and 2, I*. Kilmister h.c. Apples, suitable for export: Minton Bros. 1 and h.c., Major Addington 2. Collection of apples: Mrs R. Bevan 1.Cape gooseberries: Mrs Hodgson 1. Grapes, grown under glass: L. Kil_mistor 1 and 2. . Lemons: Frank Penn .1. Pears, Beurro Dicl: Mrs R. Bevan 2. Pears, Beurro Clairgeau: .Mrs R. Bevan 1, L. Kilmister 2. Quinces,: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Dessert tomatoes: Mrs Statter I, J. Fryer 2 and h.c. Fruit, any variety not specified: Mrs Bradey 1. L. Kilmister 2, Mrs E. Bevan h.e. Points prige: Minton Bros. (21 points) 1, L. Kilmister and Mrs B. Bevan (19 each). VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr P. IVestbury.) Tho display of vegetables was one of the voiy finest ■ seen, at Otaki, and was ono of which the district might well be proud. Not only was competition very keen, but the quality was specially fine, and showed .that the exhibitors had taken good care of their vegetables, and prepared them well foxexhibition. The entries, nicely staged, ; covered a wide table the whole length of tho spacious"- hall, and called forth the admiration of all—especially from* outside districts. Prize list is as under: —

Broad beans: Jas. Blair 1, Mrs Simcox 2. .

Runner beans: Mrs Hildreth 1 and 2, Major Addington v.h.c., D. Noble h.c. Dwarf beans: IV. H. Reynolds 1 and : 2, K. St. George h.c. Nino entries. Long beet: IV. H. Reynolds 1. Round beet: IV. H. Reynolds 1 and O Cabbages: D. Noble 1, M. Ohlson 2, A. IV. Broadway h.c. Heaviest cabbage: L. Kilmister (1351 b) 1, D. Noble 2, E. I'. Greaihcad h.e. Red cabbages: A. IV. Broadway 1 and 2, Major Addington h.e. Long carrots: IV. H. Reynolds 1, A. IV. Broadway 2, K. St. George h.c. Short carrots:,G. Renwick 2. Cauliflowers: L. Kilmister 1, W. H. Reynolds 2, A. IV. Broadway h.c. Colery: Major Addington 1 and 2, A, W. Broadway h.c. Cucumbers, outdoor grown: Major Addington 1, J. Fryer 2, Mar You h.c. Eschalots: IN’. H. Reynolds 1 and 2, D. Noble .v.h.c. Lettuce, cabbage: A. IV. Broadway 1. Lettuce, cos: A. IV. Broadway 1 and

" Looks:' Major Addington 1. Onions, keeping: A.IY. Broadway 1 and 2, Iv. St. George v.h.c. Eight entries. Heaviest onions, G: Major Addington 1 and 2 (ITJIb and 10?.lb). Potatoes, white: M. Olxlson 2,2 and v.h.c. Thirteen entries. Potatoes, pink: M. Ohlson 2, Major Addington 2, D. Noble v.h.c, Eight entries. Collection of potatoes.:; D. Noble 2, Major Addington 2. Pumpkins, quality: D. Noble 2. Heaviest .pumpkin: E. F. Greatkead 1, Mrs Simcox 2. Rhubarb: Major Addington 2 and 2, J. Blair v.h.c. Turnips: A. IV. Broadway 2. ' Vegetable marrows: Mrs Simcox 2, R. Smith. 2, Mrs Cockrell h.e. ' Collection of vegetables: Major Addington 2, A. IV. Broadway 2, E. F. Greathoad h.e. All three collections wero excellent. Points prize: Major Addington (35 points) 1, A. IV. Broadway (32). Field carrots:' M. Ohlson 2 and 2. Mangolds, long; IV. 11. Reynolds-1, M. Ohlson 2. Mangolds, globe: TV. 11. Reynolds 1 and 2, M. Ohlson li.c. Field turnips: E. F, Greathead 2. Swede turnips: M. Ohlson I-and 2. Collection of farm roots:; M." Ohlson 2. ' ,

BOUQUETS AND DECORATIONS, (Judge: Mrs Imrie.) ""This'was the most disappointing section of tho whole show, tho entries being very few in number. For various good-reasons two or three of the ladies who usually exhibit largely in this section were unable to do so on IVcdnesday, .consequently the show suffered 1 considerably. The exhibits staged, however, made a pretty, though small display." Prizes were awarded as under: — Bridal bouquet: Mrs Statter 1. Bouquet: Mrs Statter 1. Bowl flowers:. Miss .Ruby Bevan 1, Miss Penn 2, Mrs Statter h.e. Deeorated vase of sweet peas': Miss' Ruby Bevan 2, Miss Penn 2, Decorated handbasket: Miss Ruby Bevan 1. Decorated baske.t of fruit ?.nd foliage:; Miss Penn 2. Decorated vase for table; Miss Ruby, Bevan I, Miss Gwen Beauchamp 2, Lady’s trimmed hat: Miss Penn 2, Table,decorations:. Miss Penn-2, Mrs Swabey 2. Decorated mantelpiece:; Miss Ruby Bevan 2, Miss Penn 2, Miss Gwen Beauchamp, h.c, Points prize! Miss Ruby Bevan and Miss Penn equal with 13 points egc-h. ■Buttonholes (children only); Marjorie Penn 1.

CHILDREN’S CLASS. (Judge! Miss Lawson.) There was a very fine display of work by the children. Competition was very keen in some sections,, .though -in -others there were-fc-uVfew. entries.- TJnforiunatgiy''th'e. great majority of entries from two or three schools—mostly the Otaki Convent School, Te Horo and Waihoanga • schools—and it seems a great pity that the teachers in the other schools do not. encourage their scholars to compete at these shows. Prize.list; —■ '' Copybook, under 10: Lyce Cole 2. Copybook, under 12: Musie Cole I, Eva IVindley 2.

Writing, under 10: Artlutr Day 3, .Molly D’Ath 2. . Writing, under 12: Flo. Batten 1, Jack Fitzgerald 2, Vera Cat-ley li.c. | Thirteen entries. Writing, under 14: Joan McLeod 1, Doris Chandler 2, Bleanor McOhesnoy h.c. ,Twenty-one entries. Writing, under l(i: M. Jepsou 1. Emily Batten 2. Ten entrieM/.V Frenhand drawing, under 12; Kvn Windier 2. Freehand drawing,'under'l4: Lucy ' ti uy 1 2." freehand drawing, under Id: 3\. St. George 1. M. Jepsou 2. Drawing from nature, under Id: Eleanor MeChesney 1, I. Standish 2. Flat tinting: Edgar Fryer 1, Mand Jepson and Cyril Buckley (equal) 2. Simple design: Jamc-s Bucldey 2. Nature study: Masic Cole 1, A. Cole Photographs, not larger than quarterplate: M. B. Anderson 1, Athol Bonn 2. Points prize: AT. Jepsou (7 points) 1, M. Colo and E. Windley (d each).

NEEDLEWORK. (Judge: 'Mrs Bussell.) This was not a largo class, but included many specimens of beautiful work, and the exhibits were inspected with much interest by-lady visitors to* the show. Prize list: —- Children's Section. , Buttonholing, under id: 1. Btandisuff 1. j Dressed doll, under 1-1: I. Standisli 1. | Hemmed handkerchief: Nellie Muir 1, • - 1 Hemstitched handkerchief, under 14: 1 1. Staudish 1. : Pinafore, hand-worked: Laura Byder 1 .1 , ■ • Pillowslip, hand-inad/.\ under 12: N. Clark 1, b. Clark 2. Runner, worked in cotton, under Id: Plain- needlework, under 12: May Barker 1. i Roadwork. serviette rings, under 12:. j Bene Larkin 1,. Myra Gordon 2. | Huckaback work, under 12: Ena | Fodgon 1. Basket work, under .12: Patty D’Ath 1. T. Harper 2. Nightdress, any school child; Mona McLeod 1, Emily Batten 2. Handbag, worked in silk, any school child: Madge Kirkland 1. Ton eosey: Mona McLeod 1. Table centre, "worked in silk, under 10: May Sweeney 1 and 2. Points prize: I. Standish (9) 1, M. Sweeney (S).

Open Class. Table centre, worked in silk: Miss Neilands 1. l’en painting: Miss HJeikmds 1. Embroidered camisole: Miss Mackia 1. Cushion, worked: Miss Mona McLeod .1, Miss-Neilands 2. Fancy pincushion: Miss Neilands 1.; Embroidery, in cotton: Miss Windley 1, Mrs Butt 2, Miss Maekio li.c. Embroidery: Mrs Witcliell 1. Embroidered nightdress: Miss Windtoy 1, Miss Taylor 2. Piece fancy work, in silk: Mrs Witciiell 1. 'Photographs, not larger than postcard size: H. Witeliell 1. H. Cockrell 2, Miss Powell h.c. Ten entries. Oil painting, from nature, landscape: Mrs J. Day 1. Miss C. Prouse 2. . DOMESTIC. (Judge: Mr F. O. Smith.) Probably owing to the scarcity of eggs and butter at this time of the year, the display in this section was not so large as usual. Miss Windley M ’ Mrs L. Kilwister were bv far the. ’hi«-,rest the farmer winning the points prize with a very big Ji-'t of; prizes. The exhibits included many dainty comestibles, excellently made and cooked. Prizes were awarded as/ under: — f

Chocolate cake: ilrs L.' Kilmister 1. Home-made bread, with compressed yeast: Miss Taylor 1, Mrs L. Kilmister Scones, without butter: Mrs A. Butt 1. Mrs L. Kilmister 2. . Scones, by children-under 14: Butli Swabey 1. Date scones: Miss Windley 1. Bcones, with butter C-Mrs D. Noble 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Miss Windley li.c. Wheat meal scones: Mrs L. Kilmister

Daily butter: Mr? Broadway (914. points) 1, Mrs F. Mitchell (90-4) 2, Mrs D. Noble (90) li.c. Home-separated butter: Mrs H. Beauchamp (92 points) 1. Mrs W. B. Smith and Mrs A. Butt (91 each) 2. •Special prize for butter containing moisture up to Hi per cent: Mrs Butt 1. Fruit pie: Mrs Hodgson 1, Mrs L. Kilmister.2. Extracted honey: Miss Windley 1 and li.c., Mrs A. Butt 2. Fruit cake, without eggs: Mrs L. Kilmister 1. Madeira cake: Miss Windley 1 and 2. Pound cake: Miss Windley 1 and 2. Rainbow cake: Miss Windley 1 and Walnut cake:.Miss Windley 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. •'ipohgo cake; 2Lb a Windley 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. seed c-ake: Miss Windley 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. PI uni cake: Miss Windley 3, Mrs L.

Kilmister 2. Cream puffs: Miss Windley 1. Vinegar carte: Mrs A. Butt 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Puff pastry: Mrs L. Kilmister 1, Mrs Hodgson 2. Jam tarts: Mr?. Hodgson 1. Pikelets: Mrs L. Kilmister 1. Sponge sandwiehi Mrs Hodgson 1. Miss Windley 2. Shortbread: Miss Windley 1. Gingerbread: Miss Windley 1. Mr;' L. Kilmister 2. Coeoanut ice: Miss Neilands 1. Miss Windley 2. ; Plum pudding: Miss Windley 1, Miss Norgrove 2. Mixed sweet;-:. Miss Neilands 11 Judge ’a note: “Very creditable. ; ’ Collection cookery:Mias Windley I.

Point? prize: 'Miss Windloy (54 points) 1, Mrs L. Kilmister (34) 2.