H. H. AND I. SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 22 November 1920, Page 3

H. H. AND I. SOCIETY.

SPRING SHOW. A SPLENDID SUCCESS. It is pleasing to be able to xecor< tie fact that the Horowhenua Horti cultural ainl Industrial Soeiety’.Spring Show, held on Friday last, was one of the most successful in ever;, way held for some years past. Tlu climatic conditions this spring havi been exceedingly unfavourable to lior ticultural pursuits, which makes Fri day’s magniiicent display of flower;- i all the more creditable, and show; what can be done under adverse eon ditions if the people only do ' thei; best. The display of roses and othc cut. blooms was a remarkably fine one that did credit to the district, recognised as “The Garden of Wellington.’’ The sclioolwork, needlework, and domestic sections were part.ien larlv well patronised, adding great); to the attractiveness of the show. Tin entries totalled 75!), including 115 in pot plants and cut blooms, no less than 269 in sclioolwork, and 220 in tin domestic section. i The attendance of the public wa. most gratifying, being the largest i'o: several years past, both in the after noon and evening. The perfect wea thcr experienced for the shotv «c counted for this to some extent. The arrangements for the show, under the capable administration ot the courteous soeretury (Mr S. Norgrove) left little to be desired, and 1 everything passed oil without a hitch. The refreshment rooms were admirably managed by Mrs Hodgson, assisted by a number of wdlling workers, lvhile Mrs L. Kilmister, as usual, did yeomau -service in charge of the j sweets stall, which did excellent busi- j ness. I During the evening the Otaki Bras; | Band played selections in good style J thus adding very considerably to thr enjoyment of the large crowd present We have pleasure in congratulating the society and its .officers on th< | splendid success of the show. Below we give the full,prize list:— 1 POT PLANTS AND CUT BLOOMS.

(Judge: Mr A. J. Shailer.) As liad been anticipated, the cu! blooms were not cpiite so numerous sensual, owing to adverse weather con ditions that have prevailed this spring. However, it was a wonderfully good show, especially of roses, which were, of course, the feature of the show. There were some fifty on trios of roses, which must be con sidered good for a bad season. The blooms were a very fair lot. many exceedingly choice, and the display elicited the admiration of ail. The collections of cut blooms were also an attractive lot. The prize list was as under:— hern, any variety: Miss Baxter I. Mrs Robinson 2. Maiden hair fern: Mrs >S. Norgro'i e 1. Single geranium: Mrs It. Hughes 2. Doubic geranium: Mrs L. Kilmister Specimen foliage plant: Mrs S. Nor grove 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Specimen flowering plant: Mrs J. Fielding 2. Antirrhinums: Airs .T. Johnson I. Columbines: Airs S. Norgrove 1. Candytuft: IV. J. Summers I, Airs .1. Johnson 2. Single fuchsias: Mrs Greggan 1, Airs Dorset 2. Pansies: Airs J. Johnson 1, IV. J. Summers 2. Pelargoniums: Airs S. Norgrove .1. Mrs J. P. Brandon 2. Rhododendron: Airs Tews 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. One rose: H. VVitchell 1. One rose (Air H. IVitc-hell’s trophy): Aliss Baker I. H. Cockrell 2. Roses, ramblers: IV. Vaughan 1, Mrs R. Hughes 2. Roses, decorative, long sprays: Frank Penn I, A. IV. Broadway 2. Garden roses, 3: Aliss Baker 1, A. W. Broadway 2. Roses, 3 creams or whites: Prank Penn 1, J. IV. Hodgson 2. Roses, 3, full bloom: Frank Penn 1. J. TV. Hodgson 2. Roses, 3 pinks: Frank Penn 1, J. IV. Hodgson 2. Roses, .3 varieties: Frank Penn 1. H. Cockrell 2. Roses, 3 red varieties: Frank Penn I, J. IV. Hodgson 2.

Roses. 6 varieties (Mr Penu '* trophy): H. Witchell 1, J. W. Hodg-

Roses, collection of 12 varieties: Crank Penn 1, J. W. Hodgson 2. Display of cut roses. sft x 3ft of table: Frank Penn 1. Stocks: Mrs Satherley 1. Sweet peas, pink or rose: R. G. Wilson 1. Verbenas: Mrs 7- Johnson J. Dorothy Smith . A blooms, not spscifled: Mrs Greggan .?. Mrs Bradp'y 2. Collection of annuals: Mrs J. Johnson .1, W. J. Summers 2. Collection of cut blooms. 12 varieties: J. W. Hodgson 1. Frank Penn 2. Points prize in cut blooms section: Frank P^nn Novice Class. One rose: Mrs Greggan 1. E. Bills 2. Roses, 3 varieties: Mrs Greggan .1. Miss Fielding 2. Sweet peas: R. G. Wilson 1. Collection of cut blooms, 6 varieties: Miss Lee 1. Airs Duggan 2. ►FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Judge: Atr A. J. Shailer.) Tl-is was a .very small section. ' '"g to the late spring, but the •''••:-' included xome nice exhibits, T',,,, . Ke&7iest gooseberries: A. D. Ben- •'■*''' ', Airs F. Kilmister 2. lemons- Frank Penn 1, Mrs F■"ißsion fruit: Janet Smith 1, Miss i " -rgrove 2. • . .

Strawberries: C. E. Stone 1. I Broad beaus: A. Adsett 1. ■ Cabbage: W. H. Reynolds 1. Lettuces: K. St. George 1, Jaine: j Marley 2. White potatoes: D. Noble 1, J j Marley 2. i Coloured potatoes: D. Noble 1 and 2 Rhubarb: A. H. Bennett 1. ! Points prize vegetable section: D. Noble. j DECORATIONS. (Judge: Mrs Imrie.) Unfortunately, entries in the decorative class were not numerous. However, the judge was delighted with many of the exhibits, which she stated were particularly beautiful. There was only one table entered. This is a great pity, as these make a line show. It. was pleasing to see a good entry in the children's sections, and keen competition. Wreath, natural flowers: Miss Penn 1, Mrs AVitchcll 2. Presentation bouquet: Miss Penn 1, Miss A. Kebbell 2. Bowl of roses: Mrs Witcbell 1, Sister Lewis 2. Vase of roses: Miss Penn 1, Sistor Lewis 2. Button-holes: Miss A. Kebbell 1. Decorated vase for table: Miss Penn 1, Mrs S. Norgrove 2. Decorated vase for mantelpiece: Mrs Witched 1. Dining-table decorations: Miss Penn 1. i Lady’s trimmed hat: Miss Norgrove 1 and 2. Points prize: Miss Penn. Children’s Section. Bowl of roses: Madge Kirkland 1, Marie Grimstonc 2. Button-holes, under 12: Jack Nicol--1 son 1, Peggy Hall 2. I Button-holes, under 15: Dorothy Smith 1, Marjorie Penn 2. Decorated vase for table: Marjorie Penn 1, Florrie Tews 2, Janet Smith 3, Monica Harper h.c. Trimmed hat: Mary Webby 1, Flo. j Batten 2.

NEEDLEWORK. Children’s Section. (Judge: Mrs G. W. Mills.) This was a splendid section. The competition was keen, and manylovely pieces of work were exhibited. Theie attracted great attention from visitors to the show, and were greatly admired. Button-holing, under 1(3: Mabel Inge 1, Madge Kirkland 2. Dressed doll: Monica Thorne 1. Ileinmed handkerchief, under 10: Una Freeman 1, Loma Cole 2. Hem-stitched handkerchief, under 11: V. Catley 1, Irene Dwyer 2. Pinafore, hand-worked: Minnie Boultbce I, Dola Harper 2. Pillowslip, hand-made, under 32: Peggy Hal! 1. E. Eagle 2. Banner, worked in cotton, under 16: Nesta. Tremewan 1. . Crochet work, under 16: Mary Freeman 2. Huckaback work: E. Davidson 1, Josephine Tereturu 2. Plain needlework, Native children: Rangi Henry 1, Ivy Henry 2. Child’s worked overall: Molly D’Ath 1, Ivy Walters 2. Nightdress, worked: Jean McLeod 1. 1 May Sweeney 2. Table centre, worked in cotton, under 11: Ena Fogden 1, Edeliue Sweeney 2. Open Class. Table centre, worked in silk: Miss Mona McLeod 1, Mrs A. Furse 2. Table centre, worked in cotton: Mrs Drvsdale 2. Crochet, in wool: Miss Koughan 2. Crochet, in cotton: Mrs Harold Jones 1. Miss Fielding 2. Mew's knitted socks: Mrs T. Clifford 1. Miss Edmed 2. Cosey cover: Mrs M. M. Chandler 1. Crochet, lacc: Mrs Harold Jones 1, Miss Crellin 2. Embroidered camisole: Mrs A. Furse 1. Hemstitching: Miss Grace Taylor 1. Worked cushion: W. B. Smith 1. Mrs A. Furse 2. Fancy pin cushion: Kitty Smyth 1. Violet Jenkins 2. Machine-made child’s frock: Miss M. Cole 3. Embroidery, in cotton: Miss Grace Taylor 1, Miss Fielding 2. Embroidery, in silk: W. B. Smith 1. Mountmclliek work: Miss Grace Taylor 3. Embroidered nightdress: Miss A. Kebbell 1. Fancy work, in silk: W. B. Smith 1. Infant’s knitted coat: Miss C. Hodgson 1. Hand-knitted jumper: Mrs Greggan ! 1 and 3, Points prize: W. B. Smith. Photographs: Miss Dempsey 1 and 2. Photographs (children): C. E. Gawlor 1. SCHOOLWORK. (Judge: Miss Williaprson.) It was exceedingly gratifying to see such a large entry in this class, entries coming in freely from the Convent school, Otaki, Waihoanga and Te Horo schools. The work was of a high order of merit, and the judge had a very difficult task. The exhibits were inspected with great interest, both by children and adults. The prize list was as under: — Copy book, under 10: H. Cole and L. Cole 1, Win. King 2. Writing under 10:' Kitty Smyth 1, Rita Bell 2. Fourteen entries. Writing, under 13: J- Fielding 1, Moreen Keegan 2. Fifteen entries. Writing, under 14: Pat. Ahearn 1, Ruby Hobbs 2, R. McLaren h.c. Twenty-eight entries. Writing, under 10; Agnes Jeffrey 1, Phil £Ue]ty?d Six entries. Drawing, from cature, under 14 (native children): Tangi Utiku 1, Emma Hendry 2, A. Winterburn h.e. Seventeen entries. Freehand drawing, under 22: Nellie }

Lander 1, Mary Catley 2 and v.h.c. > Fifteen entries. Freehand drawing, under 14: James •i Rikihana 1, E. Windley 2, Tangi Utiku w.h.c. Nineteen entries. I Freehand drawing, under 16: Keith St. George 1, E. Windley 2, Ropata Keriona h.c. Twenty-four entries. Drawing, from nature, under 13: V. . C. Catley 1, M. Cole 2, J. Stone h.c. ;. Twenty-seven entries. '. Drawing, from nature, under 16: i Lansby Potts 1, Pat. Ahearn 2, Harold • Baker h.c. Ten entries. ' Flat tinting: Tris Harper 1, E. I Windley 2, Ray Noble h.c. Forty-two { eu tries. , j Plasticene or pcrniodelle, leaf, fruit | and flower forms: L. Reay 1, M. C. Tustin 2, M. Smith h.c. Twelve en- \ tries, Plasticene, nature study: M. Cole 1. j • James Buckley 2, Anthony Harper h.c. I • Plasticene, map: James Rikihana 1, j j R. A. Wafts 2, J. Summers h.c. ' - Woodwork, seniors: R. Flegeltaub 1, P. Cook 2. , Woodwork, juniors: T. Tait 1, L. Swainson 2. 1 DOMESTIC. ! • I

Judge: Mrs F. Burnell.) The exhibit in this section was one of the biggest and best seen in the district, comprising no less than 226 entries. Keen interest was taken by exhibitors, and the judge had an arduous task. Prizes were awarded as under: — Dairy butter: Mrs A. W. Broadway 1, Mrs R. Webby 2. Home-separator butter: Mrs H. L. Atkinson 1, Miss Grace Taylor 2, Mrs Frank Penn h.c. Bottled peaches: Mrs J. Feilding 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Bottled pears: Mrs H. Cockrell 1, Mrs J. W. Hodgson 2. Bottled fruit,' 3 varieties: Mrs J. Fielding 1. Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Mrs Hodgson h.c. Plum jam: Mrs F. Kilmister and Mrs A. Smith 1, Miss E. Judd 2. Raspberry jam: Mrs L. Kilmister 1, Mrs Witchell 2. Peach jam: Mrs Witchell 1, Miss E. i Judd 2, Mrs Smith h.c. Jam, 3 varieties: Aliss E. Judd 1, , Mrs Hodgson 2, Airs L. Kilmister h.c. Jelly: Mrs H. L. Atkinson .!, Airs - Witchell 2. [

Jelly, 3 varieties: Airs L. Kilmister 1. Pickles, vinegar: Mrs Hodgson 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Pickles, mustard: Aliss E. Judd 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Mrs Hodgson h.c. Chutney: Mrs Bramley 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Mrs A. Smith h.c. Tomato sauce: Mrs M. Af. Chandler 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2. Pikelets: Mrs R. Webby 1, Airs F. Kilmister 2, Mrs Greggan h.c. Home-made bread: Airs J. D. Ashdown 1, Miss Grace Taylor 2, Mrs Bramley h.c. Sixteen eutries. Judge remarked that the bread was specially good. Jam tarts: Mrs A. Freeman 1. Miss Norgrove 2, Mrs F. Kilmister h.c. Madeira cake: Mrs W. Fielding 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Mrs Greggan h.c. Cream puffs: Mrs Bramley 1, Mrs Ashdown 2, Miss E. Judd h.c. Puff pastry: Mrs Hodgson 1, Airs R. Webby 2, Mrs F. Kilmister h.c. Dripping pastry: Mrs Hodgson 1, ; Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Miss E. Judd h.c. Plum pudding: Miss E. Judd 1. Airs L. Kilmister 2, Mrs Thorncr h.c. Pound cake: Miss M. Baker I, Mrs L. Kilmister. 2. Mrs H. H. Olliver h.c. Fifteen entries. Scones, with butter: Mrs Bramley 1. Mrs D. Noble 2, Mrs S. Norgrove h.c. i Fourteen entries. Scones, without hutter: Mrs Greggan 1, Mrs Muir 2, Mrs Bramley h.c. Seventeen entries. Scones (children): M. Freeman 1. Una Freeman 2. Doris Olliver h.c. Shortbread: Mrs F. Kilmister 1, Miss Fielding 2, Mrs L. Kilmister h.c. Sponge roll: Afrs Ashdown 1. Mrs F. Kilmister 2, Miss E. Judd h.c. Cake (Mr Whitehead's special): Mrs Greggan 1, Mrs R. Webby 2, Mrs J. Horn h.c. Nineteen entries. | Sponge cake: Miss E. Judd 1. Mrs i Ashdown 2, Mrs Hodgson h.c. Coeoanut ice: Mrs Braruley 1. Miss Neilands 2, Mrs Hodgson h.c. Victoria sandwich: Mrs Hodgson 1, Sirs Ashdown 2, Miss E. Judd h.c. I Points prize: Mrs L. Kilmister,