H. H. AND I. SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 21 November 1919, Page 3

H. H. AND I. SOCIETY.

SPUING SHOW, FINE EXHIBITION SPOILED BY BAD WEATHER. The local Horticultural Society was most unfortunate.as regards the wea- ' ther for its. annual Spring Show, held at Brights’ Theatre, Otaki, on Weincs- [ day last. A nasty westerly wind on Tuesday did much damage to exhibits, while easterly rain commenced to fal! on the morning of the show and continued all day. This naturally affected the attendance very considerably, and otherwise interfered with the success of the affair, which, nevertheless, was a great success. Considering the very wet-weather p and the fact that -the night was extremely dark, the attend ancc was also very good. In point of exhibits the show uas a fair average one, the entries totalling just under 500. The cut blooms section was a very attractive one, and made a particularly nice display, the rose being the centre of attraction. The industrial classes were also veil patron ised, and were the centre of much interest.

I me arrangements were won carriej out, much credit being due to the cap ! able and courteous secretary (Mr S I Norgrovc), the class stewards, am j other officials, who all worked well. | Mr Frank Mason, of Feilding, had i nice trade display of roses and othei cut flowers, while Mr F. Westbury, th< I well-known Lower Hutt horticultura enthusiast, staged a splendid 'lot ol | sweet peas, that were very line induce j for so early in the season. I Mrs Kilmister had charge of a sweet; | stall, showing very great energy in tbit department, and she and her assistant; had a very busy lime. Mrs T. Synnott proved the right person to have contra 1 of the supper rooms, which she .nanaged excellently, and this lady and her willing assistants also deserve a word of praise. During the evening Mrs H. O. Jones played a number of nice musical selections, that were much appreciated. Altogether the Society deserves congratulations on the success of the Show r . Below we give the complete - prizo list, with notes on each section. Pot Plants. The few pot plants shown wero a ■ good lot, and made a pretty display, •the ferns and palms being, specially tine. Prize list:— Cactus: Mrs L. Kilmister 1. Fern, any variety: Mrs R. Sevan 1, Mrs W. T. Dodds 2. Maidenhair fern: Mrs R. Be van 1, Mrs Norgrovc 2. Palm: Mrs W. Noble 1. Specimen flowering plant:2 Mrs R. Sevan 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Specimen foliage plant: Mrs L. Kilmistcr 1. Out Blooms. This was a very nice section, the roses, of course, being the feature of the show-. Owing to the high winds several intending exhibitors were unable to show their blooms, but, nevertheless, there was a large entry, and the display was a most beautiful one. The quality of the blooms was of a high order—quite up to the standard of any country show, although many otherwise beautiful blooms were slightly marred by being touched by the bad weather. Rosegrowers from Otaki, Manakau, Tc Horo, Levin and Rongotea were among the exhibitors. It was a rose show that did credit to the town and district. The sweet peas, though so early in the season, were a nice lot, while the collections of cut blooms made a gorgeous display, and included many exceptionally fino flowers. Following is the prize list:— / Antirrhinums: Mrs L. Kilmister 1, H. Witehell 2. Columbines: Mrs Mackic 1, Mrs R. Frouse 2. Candytuft: Mrs W. Summers 1, Mrs R. Prousc 2. Single fuchsias: Mrs Cockrell 1, Mrs Greggan 2. Double fuchsias: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Single geraniums: H. Small 1. Gaillardiasr H. Small 3, Frank Penn 2. Pansies: Mrs W. Summers 1, Mrs R. Bevan 2. Pelargoniums: Mrs Dorset 1. Rhododendron, 1: Mrs Cockrell 1, Mrs R. Bevan 2. Rhododendrons, 3 varieties: Mrs R. Bevan 1, H. Small 2. One rose: H. Witehell 1. One Tose' (limited to growers of not more than 30 plants): J. Glover 1, Miss Baker 2. Rambler roses: H. Witehell 1. Decorative roses. 3 varieties: Mrs R. Bevan 1, Frank Penn 2. Roses, 3 varieties, cream or white: Frank Penn 1, H. Witehell 2. Epses. 3 varieties, full-blown: F. R. Wright-3, Frank Perm 2, Mrs J. Bradey h.c. . Roses, 3 varieties, pink: Frans Penn 1, H. Witehell 2. Roses. 3 varieties: Frank Penn 3, H. Witehell 2, F. R. Wright h.c. Seven entries. Roses, 3 varieties, red: Frank Penn 3, F. R. Wright 2. Eoses, 6 varieties (Mr Penn's trophy): C. Sawyer 1, F. R- Wright 2. Roses, collection of 32 varieties: Frank Penn 1, J. Glover 2. Roses, collection of 23 varieties; Frank Penn 3, j 'stocks: Mrs Satherley 3, Mrs R. i Prouse 2. | Sweet peas, Ted: Mrs Statter 3. ! Sweet peps, lavender: Mrs Statter 1. j Sweet peas, pink: Mr? Statter 3, Mrs Cockrell 2.- r » ' I Sweet peas, any other variety: Mrs • Statter 3, . Sweet peas. 6 varieties: Mrs Static? 'l. *' 3 - --iu - ~a*~z ! Verbenas: Mrs Mackie 3, A. Noble 2. i Vase of cut bloom?; not specified: ' Mrs B. Sevan 3, Mrs Dorset 2, Mrs Mackie v.h.c. Nine entries. ! Collection of annuals: Mrs B- Prouse 2 " Collection of cut blooms, 12 varieties:

Mrs E. Bevan 1, Mrs Statter 2, Frank Penn h.e. Novice Class. (For those who have neverwon a first prize at a showv) One rose: Miss Baker 1. Roses, 3: Miss Baker 1, M. Greggan 2. Sweet peas, 3 varieties: M.-Greggan 1. Collection of cut blooms: M. Greggan 1, - . . .• . ' • Fruit and Vegetables. (Judge: Mr F. Wostbury.) This section was only a very smal. one, but the exhibits were first-class in quality. Awards: — Heaviest gooseberries: L. Kilmistei 1, Mrs Gawlor 2. Passion fruit: A. Freeman 1, L. Kil mister 2. Strawberries: L. Kilmister 1. Broad beans: E.’F. Greathead 1 and 2. Lettuces: K. St. George 1, Ray Nobio 2. Peas: Mrs Bramley 1. Potatoes: Young Joe 1, L. Staples 2. Enght entries. Radishes: Mrs Rramloy 1. Turnips: Mrs Bramley 1, C. Tranter Bouquets and Decorations. (Judge: Mrs Russell.) I The number of exhibits in this class J was disappointingly small, especially in view of the recent demonstrations • given by Mrs Russell. The difficulty in I securing flowers prevented many from exhibiting. Exhibitors showed they had benefitted greatly from the lessons given by Mrs Russell, and many very beautiful exhibits ■ were staged, the standard of work being high-class. The prize list was as under: — "Wreath, natural flowers: Mrs Witchell 1, Mrs Norgrove 2, Miss Penn h.e.. Bridal shower bouquet: Mrs Mitchell 1, Miss Penn 2, Mrs Norgrove h.e. Presentation bouquet: Mrs Wifehell 1, Miss Penn 2, Mrs Norgrove h.e. Bowl of roses: Mrs Mitchell 1, Miss. Penn 2, Miss Noble h.e. ° Vase of roses: Mrs Mitchell 1. Bowl of flowers: Sister Lewis 1. Decorated vase for table: Mrs G. H. Kingdon 1. Decorated vase for mantelpiece: Sister Lewis 1. Dining-table decorations: Miss Penn 1, Mrs Kingdon 2. Lady’s trimmed hat: Mrs Kingdon 1. Decorated mantelpieco: Miss Blair 1. Children’s Decorations. Buttonholes, under 12: E. Noble 1. I Buttonholes, under 13: Marjorie Penn i 1. Decorated vase for table: Marjorie Penn 1. Schoolwork. (Judge: Mrs Harris.) It was pleasing to notico an improve- , ment in the entries in this important class. Several schools were represented and the entries were. numerous, and competition keen in nearly every section, the judge having an arduous task iu making her awards, which were as undory — Writing, under 10; Nellie Lander 1, P. D’Ath 2. : Writing, under 12: I. Dwvcr 1, Beryl D’Ath 2, K. Muir li.c. Twentyone entries. Writing, under 14: W. Mead 1, Beryl Webby 2, M. Aldworth h.e. Twentyfive entries. Writing, under 16: Ella Cole 1, Zilla Cole 2, M. Johnson and L. Bevan h.e. Eight entries. Freehand drawing, under 12: Vera Catloy 1 and 2. Twelve entries. Freehand drawing, under 12: M. Cole 1, P. Maddams 2, E. Lewis, E. Windley and M. Aldworth h.e. Eight entries. Freehand drawing, under 9: M. Ransom 1, A. Feather 2, Doris Chandler and K. St. George h.e. Niue entries. Drawing from nature, under 13: Vera Catley 1, E. -Windley 2. Drawing from nature, under 16: R. Keriona 2. Six-entries. Flat tinting: K. St. George 1, Eva Windley 2, J. McLeod and Keith St. George h.e. Twelve entries. y Nature study, in plasticine: Zilla Cole 1, Lyall Cole 2. Nino entries. Needlework. (Judge: Mrs Hamerton.) A magnificent lot of needlework, including many most beautiful specimens of fancy work of various descriptions, was staged. It was one of the finest collections seen at a district show, and the ladies in particular were greatly pleased with tho interesting exhibits, Which were also numerous. Prizes were awarded as under: — Children's Section. Buttonholing, under 16: Bell Anderson I. Hemmed handkerchief, under 10: Mary Catley l,*N.“Muir 2. , Hemstitched handerchief, under 14: V. Catley 1. Hand-worked pjnaforfi: Olive Anderson 1, E. Picket 2. Runner, worked in cotton: Madge Kirkland 1. Plain needlework, under 12: Vera Catley Ji.e. j Bead work, under 12: O. Ryder 1 and j 2; R. Bell h.c. y .. I Huckaback work, under 12: / \Rita I Nicolson 1, R. Bell 2, J. Ture, M. Gor ! don, and D. Ransom h.c. Twenty-six entries. Child's worked overall, under 12: Masio Cole 1, F. .Batten 2, M. D ’Ath h.e. Nightdress, worked any chool child:M. McLeod 1 and 2,‘M. Jenkins v.h.c. Pair pillow shams, any school child: M. McLeod 1, M. Curran 2. V. Galloway v.h.c. Handbag, worked in silk, under 16; Vida Muir 1. Table centre, worked in cotton: F. Picket 1, K. Muir 2, M. Sweeney h.c. Table centre, worked in silk, under 16; May Sweeney 1. Open Cia^s. Table centre, worked in silk: Privata W. B. Smith 1 and 2, Table centre, worked in cotton: Mi*s May Windley 1 and 2. CroMhet, in wool: Mrs Greathead J s

Crochet, in cotton: Mrs Greathead 1 and 2. Men’s knitted socks: Miss Broadway 1, Mrs Greathead 2. Pen painting: Miss Laura Ryder 1, Miss M. Muir 2, Miss Doris Jones h.e. Cosey cover: Mrs W. B, Smith 1. Mrs .Dorset 2. Crochet lace: Miss Norgrove 1, Miss I. Greathead 2. • Embroidered camisole: Miss Mackio 1, Miss K. Best 2, Mrs Bramley h.c. j Worked cushion: Private W. B. . Smith 1, Miss J. Ross 2. _ i Embroidery, in cotton: Miss Mackio * 1, G. W. Duncan 2, Miss MayWindley h.c. Embroidery, iu silk: Miss May Windley -1, Private W. B. Smith 2. Eyelet .embroidery: Airs Bramley 1, | Miss May Windley 2, Miss K. Best h.c. Mountmellick work: Miss K. Best h.c. Embroidered nightdress: Miss K. ! Best 1 and 2, Miss May Windley h.c. j Fancy work, in silk: Private W. B. Smith 1 and 2. Ironed collar: Miss Blain h.c. Photographs, not larger than halfplate: Miss Dempsey 1, G. W. Dodds 2. Photographs, under 16: Athol Penn 1. Wood-carving, chiii: T. Dorset 1. Domestic. (Judge: Air J. W. J. Whitehead.) In this division there was a goodly array of tempting comestibles, the competition being fairly keen in most sections. Following is the prize list: — Home-separated butter: Airs Alackio 1 and 2. Eight entries. Bottled peaches: Airs Kilmister 1. Bottled apricots: 11. Cockrell 1, Mrs Kilmister 2. Bottled fruit, 3 varieties: Mrs F. Penn 1, Airs Kilmister 2. Plum jam: Airs Statter 1, Airs Kilmister 2. Jam, 3 varieties: Airs Statter 1. Quince jelly: Airs Statter 1. Apple jelly: Airs Norgrove 1, Airs Vaughan 2, Mrs Statter h.c. Pickles, mixed mustard: Airs Kilmister 1. 'jelly, 3 varieties: Airs Statter 1. Chutney: Airs Kilmister 1, Miss Bramley 2. 1 Pipklc-s, 2 varieties: Airs Kilmister 1. Tomato sauce: Aliss Bramley 1, Mrs Statter 2. Home-made bread: Miss Baker 1. Fruit cake':' Mrs Butt 1, Mrs Kilmister 2. Jam tarts: Airs A. Thomson 1. Aladeira cake: Aliss Blair 1, Airs i Kilmister 2, Aliss Alay Windley h.c. Cream puffs: Mrs Bramley I. Puff pastry: Airs A. Freeman .1. Plum pudding: Miss Blair 2. Pound cake: Mrs Butt 1, Mrs Kilmister 2. Scones, with butter: Airs D. Noble 1, Miss Bramley 2, Mrs Kilmister h.c. Whcatmeal scones: Aliss Baker 1, Airs Kilmister 2. Sc'ones, by children under 13: Aliss Alolly Thomson 2. r Seed cake: Mrs Kilmister 1. Shortbread: Airs Kilmister 1. Sponge roll: Aliss May Windley 1. Aliss Baker 2. Sponge cake: Aliss May Windley 1. Victoria sandwich: Miss May Windj ley 1, Alis* Baker 2.