PARAPARAUMU DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 26 March 1920, Page 3

PARAPARAUMU DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN SHOW. WELL DONE, PAR APARAUMU! It gives ns gteat pleasure to heartily congratulate the residents of Paniparaumu and district on the splcn 1 ! show held there on Wednesday last, ;■ which was in every way a worthy one, : ' and a great credit to the district. After a lapse of several years’ inactivity, owing to the war, horticulturists were. I ~ little doubtful as to the response that would be made by the public, but the display on Wednesday was a splendid one. on the whole, and the public gave (their hearty support to the show, winch was a great succcsb in every way. The attendance at the show, both m lithe afternoon and evening, was most the weather being «■»»- fine. A number id' visitors to the &jjdistrict, who attended Ihc show, were E|V •-•■■■ d with ihc exhibits. v-‘ Mr J. O. Maclean (secretary), Mr , - Clarke (treasurer), and other friends worked hard in organising the show. ■ - siml the arrangements were, on the

tvliolc, very satisfactory

The Opening- , Mr T. AV. Kirk (Government Director joX Horticulture) was prevailed upon to open the show, being introduced by Mr E Clarke in a neat speech. Mr Kirk ) Congratulated the Paraparaumu and dis- • jrict, residents on the display. Many ol the exhibits, he declared, could not be Jjeaten anywhere. Air Kirk gave a lew timely hints to exhibitors re the stag;n.r of (heir exhibits, saying that more attention should be paid to this important part of showing. He instanced how some exhibits were spoilt by being flumped down without any titten.pt at arrangement, while others, even though not of better quality, would beat these 31 properlv prepared and set out. The speaker said he had not been prepared Xo «p 0 such a good display, especially seeing the short, notice given of tho ■show. After referring to the suitability of the dislriel for producing fruit. Vegetables and flowers. Mr Kirk declared' the show open.

The Exhibits. r ipiie prominent features ol the show .were the displays of fruit and vegetables Tho fruit section was a logger lone that that at Otnki the previous week, ami nearly all of the exhibits were first-class. Paraparaumu is famed £ S a fruit-growing district, and well Sustained its reputation. Mr C. B. Hoove, one of the biggest prir.e-win-iiers. exhibited some magnificent fruit,. ‘His ease of dessert tomatoes and several sprays of tomatoes, were object los•fcotis to'all, and attracted much attention and admiration. I Tlte vegetable section was well patronised, there being nearly one hnnBrcd entries in this division and the (Competition being keen in most classes, gome of the exhibitors have yet to Jcam how to select, show exhibits, but experience will soon teach them in Ihi.direction. The collection of vegetables Was a very tine lot indeed, and the willper well deserved his distinction. > Tho domestic section was an excellent one. Decorations were v<>t numerous, tint, the children's class was a very good 'one. ■ Tho cur blooms was a rather disappointing section, owing to it being lather late in the sea-on for the best flowers. However, rho exhibit- meluded many choice blooms, and made a pretty though small display.

Points Prizes. • Following are the winners of the points prizes in the various >Cetions:--Cut blooms and l u, ‘ Mr Howell: bouquets and decora!ions. Mrs 'A Mncknv: vegetables. W. J. Howell: domestic. Mrs A. Mackay: school chib 'Aren's class, Connie AVootton; iruit. t. B. Reeve. The Prize' List. Following is the full prize list for the chow: — CHILDREN’S CLASS. (Judge: Mrs W. B. Smith.l ' Buttonholes, under lit Eileen Clarke I. Clarice Clarke 2. Miriam Bauekc Marion Howell c. Darning: A'ern Johnson 3. Lornn White 2. Hemmed handkerchief, under ff: Doddie Maclean 3. Hemstitched handkerchief, under 14: Kiro Rangi 3. Batching: Mollie Howell 1. Eileen Clarke 2. Gwen Howell h.c.. Clarice Clarke c. Fancy work: Ada Barrett 1. Fancy stitching: Ada Barrett 1 and o Plain scones: Connie AAootton 3 and 2. -V. Sponge sandwich: Connie Wootion 3. r Ironed pinafore: Connie AVootton 3. I Mavis Fitton 2.

Writing, under 35: Marjorie Bannatvne 3. AV. Parai 2. C. Hunt h.c. Writing, under 11: Doris Maclean 3. y. Reeve 2. Doreen ’Clarke h.c. Floral buttonhole, under 10: None. Howell 3, Doddic- Maclean 2. M. Fitton h.c., N. Howell e. Floral buttonhole, any child: Marian Howell 3. Joyce Hardham 2. Eva Brazier h.c., A'era Johnson c. Decorated vase for table: Mavis Fitton 1, Eileen Clarke 2. Connie AVootton b.e. Collection nasturtiums: Edna Gollop Photographs (gaslight ,t- J. frtrawbridge 1 and h.c.. Mis.- Jean Maclean 2. Photographs (landscape): C. I*. Morrison 1. Mis- Jean Maclean 2. FRUIT. fJcda.-: Mr Taylor-? t>. pit-hor 1. C. B s;/' .. It v-'. , . v.h.tt., S. G VT ! x.r, : t. c . Heaviest applc-s: C/B, Reeve 1.

Dessert apples, 4 varieties: S. G. Batten 1, M. E. Field 2, Hosie. and Sons h.c.

Cooking apples, 3 varieties: C. B. Iteeve 1, S. G. Batten 2. Collection apples: C. B. Iteeve 1, S. G. Batten 2, M. E. Field h.c. Grapes: C. B. Reeve 1.

Lemons: J. Fitton 1. M. E. Field 2. Teaches: J. Fitton 1, AV. J. Howell 2. Dessert pears: S. G. Batten 1, F. Corflukes 2.

Cooking pears: J. Fitton 1, Hosic and

Sons 2. Collection pears: J. Fitton 1, Hosic and Sons 2. Quinces: Hosie UDd Sons 1, M. E. Field 2. Tomatoes: C. B. Reeve 1, Hosie and

Sons 2. Heaviest tomatoes: C. B. Reeve 1. Collection fruit: J. Fitton J, M. E. Field 2.

DECORATIONS. (Judge: Miss Cooper.) Buttonhole: Miss Penn 1. ffest-arranged bouquet : Miss Penn 1. Basket cactus dahlias: Mrs A. Maekay and Mrs It. Hosie (equal) 2. Decorated hand basket: Miss A. Machay 1 and 2. Vase autumn leaves and grasses: Mrs A. Mae-kay 1, Mrs R. Hosie 2. Floral design: Mrs H. G. Bryant. I. Vase dahlias: Mrs A. Mackay 2. Lady's trimmed hat: Miss Kendrick J. Mrs P. Beckett 2, Miss Jean Maclean h.c. Decorated mantelpiece: Mrs Kendrick 1, Mrs A. Mackay 2.

VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr Harold Small.)

Runner beans: Mrs Gollop 1, AV. J. Howell 2. Dwarf beans: Mrs V. AVeggery 1, AY. J. Howell 2, M. E. Field h.c. Red beet: F. Cordukes 1, AV. J. Howell 2, Mrs D. McKay h.c. Cabbages: M. E. Field 2. Red cabbages: AV. J. Howell 2. Carrots: C. B. Reeve 1, A\ T . J. Howell, sen., 2, AV. J. Howell h.c. Niue en. Irios. Cucumbers: C. Harris 1, AV. Howell, son., 2. Lettuces: P. Beckett. 1, E. Clarke 2, Leeks: AV. Howell, sen., 2. Pip melon: AV. .T. Howell 2. Keeping onions: E. Clarke 1 and 2, Chas. Harris h.c.

Heaviest onions: AV. Howell, sen., 1, 0. Harris 2. Shallots: M. E. Field 2. Parsnips: A. T. White 1 and h.c., AV. At. Clunie 2.

Pumpkins: A. T. White 1, T. Fletcher 2. AV. Davis h.c.

Heaviest pumpkin: T. Fletcbor l.Mrs 1). McKay 2.

Heaviest vegetable marrow: C. Harris 1, T. Fletcher 2.

Two vegetable marrows: T. Fletcher 1. Mrs A. Gollop 2.

Potatoes, oval: C. I). Reeve 1, AV. J. Howell 2, P. Beckett h.c. Potatoes, round: F. Cordukes 1, C. B. Reeve 2, Mrs D. McKay h.c. Swede turnips: AV. M. Clunie 3, AV. 11. and A’. AVeggcry 2, J. D. Cameron h.c.

Garden turnips: M. E. Field h.c. (Other exhibits not aexording to schedule.)

Mangolds: AV. H. and AT AVeggerv 3 W. H. Potts 2 and h.c. Rhubarb: AV. J. Howell h.c.

Collection vegetables: P. Beckett 1, K. Clarke 2. Mrs A. Gollop h.c. Six eu tries. CUT BLOOMS AND POT PLANTS.

(Judge: Mrs Gore.) Asters, 3: Miss Greaves 3, F. Cor-

dukes 2. Asters, f>: Miss Greaves 3. Cactus dahlias: Mrs Had field 3. Mrs AV. .T. Howell 2. Double dahlias: Frank Penn 1, Mrs

Fitton 2. Fuchsias: Mrs R. G. Maclean 1. Frank I’enu 2. Geraniums, 3: Mrs E. G. Maclean 3. Mrs H. G. Bryant 2. Collection of ge'faniums: Airs R. G. Maclean 2. Phlox Drummondii: Mrs E. G. Hawkes 3, Mrs H. G. Bryant 2. One rose: Frank I’enu 1. Three roses: Frank Penn 1. Collection sweet peas: Mrs H. G. Bryant 2. Collection 12 varieties cut blooms: 'Mrs R. G. Maclean 1. Mrs Hadfield 2. Belladonna lily: Mrs Fitton 1, Miss M. Maclean 2. Asparagus: Mrs R. Hosie 1. S- G. Batten 2. Aspidistra: Mrs AV. J. Howell 1, - and li.c.

DOMESTIC. (Judge: Mrs Burnell.) Bottled pears: Mrs A. Gollop 1, Airs Mackay 2. Bottled plums: Mrs Mackay 1. Bottled fruir, 3 varieties: Mrs AV. J. Howell 1. Mrs Mackay 2. Mrs Hyde Hum jam: Mrs Mackay 1 and 2. Mts N. Hosie h.c. Peach jam: Mrs Mackay 1. Quince jam: Mrs Atackay 1, Mrs A. Gollop 2. „ Jam. 3 varieties: Mrs Mackay 1. Mrs \y. J. Howell 2. Mrs A-. Weggerv h.c. Fruit jelly: Mrs Mackay 1. Mrs B. Ho- ; e 2. Mrs AV. F. Williams h.c. Marmalade: Airs Mackay 1. Mrs N. Hosie 2. Airs R. Hosie h.c. Pickles. 3 varieties: Airs W. F-Wil-\iame 1. Airs A. Gollop 2. Mrs AV. J. Howell h.c. Chutney: Mrs W. J. Howell 1, Mrs Hyde 2, Mrs Mackoy h.c. Home-made bread: Mrs Macquarrie 1. Mrs Hvdc 2. Mrs P. Beckett h.c. Dairy butter: Mrs Brown 1. Airs Hyde 2. Mrs Mackay h.c. Separator butter: Mrs R. G. Maclean 1. a" T. White 2, Miss Jean Maclean b.e. Sponge sandwich: Mrs E. Hanu 1. Mr 'Mackay 2. Alisa Greaves h.c. Spang? sandwich, without butter: Mr; P. Beckett 3. Mrs Macquarrie ~- HI--. C G Atac!e»a h.c. .-'uonge rail: Miss Greaves 1. Fruit cake: Mrs Mackay 1-

Seed cake: Mrs Mackay 1. Gingerbread: Mrs Mackay 1, Mrs Hyde 2. Shortbread: Mrs Mackay 1, Miss Greaves 2. Cheese cakes: Miss Greaves 1. Cream puffs: Miss Greaves 1. Plain scones: Mrs Mackay 1, Miss Greaves 2, Miss Nannie Maclean h.c. Fancy scones: Mrs Mackay 1 and 2, Mrs Hyde h.c. Toffeo: Miss Jean Macloxn 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs Hyde 3, Mrs AV. J. Howell 2, Mrs Mackay I-.c.

Boiled pudding: Mrs Mackay 1, Mrs Macquarrie 2. Fruit pie: Mrs Mackay 3. Boiled potatoes: Mrs Hyde 1, D. F. Howell 2.

Ironed table napkins: Mr- Mackay 1. 2, and h.c. Ironed tablecloth: Mrs Mackay 1 and

Ironed cellar: Mrs Mackay J