HOROWHENUA HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 19 March 1920, Page 3

HOROWHENUA HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

WEDNESDAY’S AUTUMN SHOW.

Last Wednesday’s Autumn Show, held under the auspices of the local Horticultural and Industrial Society, was considerably below the average as regards entries, which totalled only 322. However, the exhibits were a very good lot on the whole—quite up to the

average, and in many instances being Of exceptional merit, and the exhibition was representative of the entire district.

Favoured by beautiful weather, the attendance was very good, both in the afternoon and evening, and all were well pleased with what they saw. There was no formal openingee remony: The management of the show was good on the whole. Air S. Norgrove (secrctfiry)had good organisation, and filled his important and arduous duties ably and courteously, while the class stewards and other helpers worked

assiduously. Airs L. Kihnistrr. who had charge of the"sweets stall, deserves special praise for the energy she displayed, which resulted in an excellent financial return. She was assisted by a number of active young ladies. The refreshment rooms, too, wore splendidly managed, under the skilful supervision of Mrs Hodgson, who received valuable assistance from a number of other willing workers, all of whom had a very busy day. The patrons of the refreshment rooms all departed well pleased with their treatment.

Appended we give full details of the prize list, with comments on each division: — POT PLANTS AND CUT BLOOMS. (Judge: Air H. Poole.) The pot plants exhibited were very few in number. There was a very pretty display of cut blooms, moat of which were of extra line quality. However, the display was smaller than usual. Though rather late for asters, there was a fine show of these beautiful flowers, while 1 dahlias made one of the features of the class, many lovely varieties being exhibited. The collection of flowers made a gorgeous show. These were well staged, with a good space for each, and attracted much attention. Following is the prize list:—

Fom, any variety: Mrs S. Norgrove I. Flowering begonia: Mrs S. Norgrove * Foliage begonia: Mrs H. Norgrove 1. Coleus: Mrs S. Norgrove 2. Specimen foliage plant: Mrs R. Bevan 1, Mrs S. Norgrove 2. Antirrhinums: Miss Best 1, Mrs E. G. Bryant 2. Asters, 3 varieties: Miss Kebbell 1, Afiss J. Bradey 2. Asters, 0 varieties: Mrs C. Nees 1, Mrs Jensen 2.

Carnations, 3 varieties: Airs G. Nees 3, Miss Kebbell 2.

Delphiniums: Mrs Nees 1, Miss Kcb bell 2.

Collection dahlias: Airs R. Bevan 1, Frank Penn 2. Collarette dahlias, il varieties: W. J. Summers 3. J. Gillespie 2. Paeony-flowcred dahlias: Rev. tv. F. Grove 1,2 and h.c. (Six / Best dahlia in show: Frank Penn’s ...Ampliion. . - —.

Dianthus: Mrs Nees 3. H. Cockrell 2. Single fuchsia*: Mr? W. Greggan 3. Double fuchsias: Mrs Greggan 3, Mrs K. Bevan 2. Gaillardias: Afiss Kebbell 2.

Double geraniums: Mrs Bradey 3, Mr? Bryant 2. Pansies: Mrs Jensen 3. Phlox Drummondii, 3 varieties: IV. •T. Summers 3. Air? Bryant 2. Phlox Drnmmondii, 0 varieties: W. J. Summer? 3. Pelargoniums: Mrs Greggan 1. Hose, 3: Frank Perm I,' Mrs E. Bevan

Roses, 3 varieties: Frank Penn 1. Salpiglossis: Mrs Fox 2. Sweet peas, 3 varieties: A. Lima 3, Mrs Greggan 2. Verbenas: Airs Nees J. Miss Kebbell

Cut flowers, any variety not specified: Miss Kebbeil 1. Airs R. Bevan 2/

Collection of cut flowers. 12 varieties: Frank Penn 1. Afiss Kebbell 2, Mrs Hodgson h.c.

Collection of cut flowers, 24 varie ties: Mrs Nees 1. Miss Kebbeil 2.

FRUIT. (Judge: Afr F. tVestbury.) Seeing that fruit of all kinds does remarkably well in this district, tho exhibits in this class were rather disappointing in point of number. This was accounted for somewhat by the fact that several who have previously exhibited largely were unable to do so this show, for various reasons, but it is hoped that more growers of fruit will take an interest in future shows. All of the exhibits were first-class, and a good advertisement for the district.; Anfbng the ’’StfccessTul exhibitors was Mr J. Laing, of Levin, and Mr C. H. Jones, of Riccarton, Christchurch. -Prizer'were awarded as under:— Cox’s Orange apples: A. E. Alinton 1. J. Laing 2. Apples, Jonathan: A. E. Minion 3. Apples, Keinette du Canada: J. Laing 3, A. E. Minton 2. Apples, dessert, I variety not specified: J. Laing 3. Dessert apples. 6 varieties: .7. Laing 3. I>. Noble 2. Heaviest apples: J. Laing (3 apples weighed 43!b>.* * specified: C. K. Jones 3. J. Laing 2. Apples- ? cooking varieties: J. Laing 1. Apple:, suitable for error’.: K. S. Minton 1. J. Lai nr 2. Collection sprier b vineries: J. Laing 1. A. E. Minton 2. Cape gooseberries: C. E. a;ene It LcmojM; Mis B. Bevan. 1-

Pears, Beurre Clairgcau: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Pears, dessert, any variety: A. E. Minton 2. Pears, 3 varieties: Frank Perm 3. A. E. Minton 2, J. Laing h.c. Pears, cooking: Frank Penn t, A. E. Minton 2. J. Laing h.c. Passion fruit: Jauet Smith 1. Quinces: J. Laing I, Airs It. Bevan 2. Fruit, any variety not specified: C. j Stone (strawberries) 3.

i VEGETABLES. The vegetable section was one ot the finest of the show, and included many magnificent samples of the products of our fine soil. The beans, licet, carrois, celery, locks, lettuces, parsnip?, potatoes, onions were ail extra fine, well- \ grown, and well prepared for exhibition, and the whole display was a credit to the district. The two collections staged by Alessrs .Summers and : Broadway were remarkably goon. Fol- j lowing is the prize list:— Broad beans: W. J. Summers 1 and 2. ; Runner beans: Rev. Petrie 3. j Dwarf beans: W. J. Summers I and | Long red beet: Rev. Petrie i. A- 'll- . Broadway 2. Round beet: W, J.-Summers I. Rev. Petrie 2. Cabbages: A. Lima 1. Heaviest cabbage: A. Lima J. Carrots, long: A. W. Broadway I and j n Carrots, short: A. \V. Broadway 1 j

and v.h.c., Mrs R. Evans 2. Celery: W. J. Summers 1 and 2. Eschalot-?: D. Noble 3, Airs Jensen 2. Cos lettuces: A. AV. Broadway I and Leeks: A. W. Broadway 1 and 2, \\. J. Summers v.h.c. Pie melon: Airs R. Evans 2. Keoping onions: Airs .1. W. Hodgson 1, A. W. Broadwuy 2 and V.h.c. Seven entries. • Heaviest onions: W. J. Summers 1 and 2. Parsnips: A. 3V. Broadway 1 and 2, Airs R. Evans v.b.c. Seven entries. Peas: H. Cockrell 1, W. J. Summer? 2, Airs Hodgson v.h.c. Potatoes, any variety: D. Noldc i. Airs G. Nees 2, J. Laing v.h.c. Fourteen entries.

Potatoes, white: J. Laing 3, D. Nob); 2, J. J. Whitehead v.h.c. Eight out t ic?. Potatoes, pink: W. J. Summers I. U Noble 2. Collection of potatoes: IV. .1. Sum xuers 1, D. Noble 2 and v.h.c. Pumpkins: A. W. Broadway 1. Rhubarb: Mrs Nee? 3, K. SI. George Turnips: A. W. Broadway 1. .Vegetablo marrows: A. W. Broad e. a;. 3. Collection of vegetables: W J. Sum mors 1, A W. Broadway 2. Long mangolds: Air? K. Evan? J. Globe mangolds: Mr.? R. Evan? i. Heaviest mangold: Air? E. Evan? I DECORATIONS.

(Judge: Airs Russell.) This was a disappointing class a? regards the number of exhibit.', i hough the judge was pleased with the work done, and said that she liad auylliing but an easy task in most sec.lion-, li was pleasing to see so many competing in the classes for children. Only two tables were entered cad three- mantelpieces.—Prize . list ((Wreath: Miss M. Lord (Papnnnit 1. Presentation VouqueJT'Siir-s"' &. h'< l>bell 3. Bridal shower bouquet: Mis- I Van (specially commended). Buttonhole?: Miss A. Kebbell 1. Bowl of flowers: Mrs 11. G. Bryant 1. Mis? M. Baker 2. Decorated vase, sweet pea?: Mis? Penn 2. Decorated vase for table: Mis? 7' an 3, Miss M. Bakor 2. Lady’s trimmed hat: Miss AI. Baser 3, Miss A. Kebbell 2. Table decorations: Mis? Penn 1. Decorated mantelpiece: Miss Penn 1. Miss Ai. Baker 2. Buttonholes, children under 12: Sybil St. George 1, Jessie Podevin 2. Buttonholes, under 35 years: Marjorie Penn 3, Janet Smith 2. Decorated vase for tables, children under -15: Marjojia:Eenn.--i.- S*-sdlMi.r fe , George Y.” Special prize - for youth ft: I exhibitors (donated by the judge i: , Monica Harper (aged 4 years). Ikgnt j entries. —-—-"I DOMESTIC. (Judge: Mr J. J. ’Whitehead.) There was a very nice display in i this ’section, and competition wa- keen t in nearly every class, the judge hat ing f some difficulty in making hi? awards, j The prizes were awarded as under: — i Homo-made bread: Mrs Hodgson 1. Mrs W. Baker 2, Mis? AI. Bnki r h.c. j Seven entries. Sweet brown loaf: Air? Greggan 1. j Scones, without butter: Airs T. Syis- j notfc 2, Mrs D. Noble 2, Mrs R. Evan? j h.c.

Scenes, by children: Doris Penman 1. . Sate scone*:: Mrs T. Synnott 3: Mr* 1 R. Evans 2. Scones, with butter: Airs T. Synnott 1, Mrs D, Noble 2, Mrs R. Evans h.c. j Eight entries. Wheatmeal scones: Mrs D. N*Me 3. Miss M. Baker 2. Home-separated butter: Airs IV. B. Smith 2. Fruit pie: Mrs Hodgson 3- Mr- it. Evans 2. Extracted honey: Miss VaugLat i. Airs Greggan 2. Madeira cake: Mis® D. Stmt ion 3. Airs Greggan h.e. . ~. Pound cake;.,E?s AI. Lor I 1 M, If. Cockrell 2. ■' - .Seed cake: Airs Greggan Iced cake: Mrs Hodgson 1. Cream pans: Alts Hodgson * Vinegar cake: Mis i Puff pastry Mrs H? M-s- 3 >„*?.- 7: Evans h.c. Jam tsris: Air?, w v, ? f ... .... t Biksr 2 Prketsu: Ik:-Siu-re SOU- * I. iliua D. Suatfoa

l. Mis? At. Baker 2. Shortbread: Mrs Greggan 1, Airs T. Synnott. 2. Gingerbread: Mrs E. Evans 1, Mrs Greggan 2. . Cocoanut ice: Miss AI. Baker 1. Ginger sponge: Mrs Hodgson 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. (linger nuts: Airs K. Evans I,Mrs A. Butt h.e. Alixed sweets: Miss A. Kebbell. Collection of cooking: Mrs Hodgson I