THE OTAKI SHOW.

Otaki Mail, 10 March 1922, Page 3

THE OTAKI SHOW.

SMALL BUT GOOD EXHIBITION. The annual autumn show of the Horowbenua Horticutural and Industrial Society was held in the Otaki theatro yesterday. In point of view of numbers the entries were not so numerous as at some of the previous exhibitions, the fallin" off applying to practically all sections, but what was lacking in quantity was made up in quality, and from that point of view at least the show eun claim to be a success. Unfortunately the weather conditions militated against the attendance— during the afternoon a cold, boisterous wind prevailed, and in the evening heavy rain showers fell between 7.30 and 8 o 'clock, which must have, prevented large numbers from being present. Tlie Exhibits. Cut blooms were not largely represented owing to the season being well advanced, and the fact that it has -not been as favourable as usual. The class of entTr was not as good as at some previous shows, but nevertheless there Vera many outstanding blooms. In flowering shrubs Mrs E. A. Cockrell had an excellent exhibit, and an cut flowers Mrs K. Bevan was successful with a very nice entry. Another good exhibit that the judge commented on vrfts that of three blooms of geranium shown by Miss M. Denton, the colouring being exquisite. Miss Brady, of To Horo. secured the prize for the best dahlia in the show with a beautiful "Phenomenal" bloom. The bouquets and decorations produced some nice work. Mrs Norgrove showed a number of artistic entries which gained her the special points prize It is worthy of note that in the table decorations Miss Dorothy Smith W m the table decoration class for competitors under 15 years. This was her first attempt, and her success should be an encouragement in the future. In

the adult class for table decorations, Miss M. >"oble, a girl of 15, was the winner with a pretty colour scheme. There were only two decorated mantelpieces, but both were good. Miss Beauchamp's winning entry had vases of dark dahlias as the decorative flowers and thev looked very pre"?- but Miss Baker's work, in lighter shades. was also full of merit. Mrs W. Bowden showed much originality in the Indv's trimmed hat class, in which natural trimming was used. With mulberry and hawthorn berries and a little greenery, some very tasteful work resulted.

The fruit section was not a large one. but the quality was excellent. Apples predominated, and some flne samples of the favourite dessert and culinary varieties were forward. Mr A. W. Broadway and Mr D. Noble were the most successful exhibitors, whilst the prizes for peaches and pears went to Mr H. Cockrell and Mr B. Hill respectively, and plate of fruit to Mr W. H. Reynolds. Mrs R. Bevan was successful in lemons, Mrs E. A. Cockrell in quinces, and Mrs W. Greggan (Levin) in tomatoes. A quaint collection of half-a-dozen varieties of small tomatoes, for exhibition only, was made by Mrs H. L. Manx, and created a lot of interest. As becomes a district with a reputation like that of Otaki, the collection of vegetable? was fairly up to the standard, although in some classes, particularly cabbages and lettuce, better samples might have been expected. There was good competition throughout' the section between Messrs W. H. Reynolds and A. W. Broadway, other winning exhibitors being Messrs W. .Summers, Rev. Petric, -T. Mariey, R. Hill. D. Noble. E. Whiteman and Mrs J. Fielding. Mr Reynolds also had two *ne collections of vegetables entered which gained prizes. Some disappointment was expressed at the falling away in the domestic classes. Competition was not near as keen as it should be. and the ladies of tho district should see to it that such a state of affairs is not allowed to continue. In former renTs the domestic section was one of the features, and it is hoped thai this will prove the case again at tne next show. The class of cookery on exhibition was excellent, the points prize being gained by Miss A. Fielding of Te Horo. Others to gain the pink ticket were Miss Beauchamp, Mrs D. Noble, Mrs A. Smith, Mrs Norgrove. Miss Norgrove, Mrs A. Wilson. Mrs Greggan Miss Patching. Miss Ashron. and Miss 3r?.dy. The children's classes showed creditable work +hroughont. exhft \or-/xhibition only, of Messrs A 3? tft-'ler of Palmerston North, and A. 'McMillan', of the Hntt. The former showed gladioli and dahlias, including some new importations, and the latrer had over 100 varieties of fine dahlia, on display. Mr W. H. Reynolds. of Otaki, exhibited a special collection of 20 varieties of potatoes, among them some imported Inst week from the Old Countrv. The collection created a lot M interest among growers present. The tea-rooms formed a pleasing adjunct to the show both in the afternoon and evening, and were liberally patronised. Misses M. Baker and E. Whiteman were in charge and are to be complimented on the excellent style in which the w>ouis were managed. They had the assistance of Mrs Reynolds. Mrs Brarnley, Misses Patching,. Tews (2), Alice Noble and Mt Minton. The Otaki Band was present last evening, and eonsiaerably enlivened the pToeeedinga by its spirited fttd ■tuneful playingThe judges were: Mrs Tmrie, bouquets and decorations; Mr J.'J. Whitehead, domestic section; Mr A. J. Shatter pot plants and cut blooms; Mr T. Westbury. fruit and vegetables; Mr F. Bennett, butter, The show was well managed, and -tie tesmberfr of the committee- and *fce secretary (Mr Norgrove) deserve a Trord of commendation for their efforts ro achieve success, and their attention to eshjbitoro and &• jmblte.

• .- * - - - Certiiiicates of Merit. The. merit of the displays made by Mr Shaik'r and Mr McMillan formed the subject of a special meeting of the committee last evening, when it was unanimously decided to award each of these gentlemen the Royal Horticultural Society's Certificate of Merit in recognition of the excellence of their floral exhibitions. THE PRIZE LIST. I Pot Plants and Out Blooms. Pern, any variety: Mrs R. Bevan 1, Mrs Norgrove 2. Maiden-haii Peru: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Geranium, foliage: Mrs R. Bevan la Begonia, flowering: Mrs Norgrove 2. Begonia, foliage: Mrs Norgrove 1. Colous: Mrs H. Witchell 1, Mrs Albert Smith 2. Specimen Plant, foliage: Mrs Norgrove 2. Asters, three varieties: R. G. Wilson 1 and 2. Asters, three varieties: R. G. Wilson 1 and 2. Asters. siN varieties: R. G. Wilson land 2. Delphiuni: R. G. Wilson 1 and 2. Cactus Dahlias: Mrs Brady (Te Horo) 1. Collection Dahliaß: W. Summers 1, Mrs R. Bevan 2. Collarette Dahlias, three blooms: W. Summers 1, W. H. Reynolds 2. Collarette Dahlias, six blooms: J. Gillespio 1. Fuchsias: Mrs Greggan 2. . Gillardias.: W. Roynolds 1 and 2. Geraniums, three blooms: Miss Denton 1. Pansies, three varieties: W. Summers 1, J. Mariey 2. Pansies, six: J. .Mariey 1. W. Sum- , mers J. Phlox Drummonoii: Mrs G. Bramley Phlox Drummondii, six: Miss Dittmer .1. Solpiglossis: Miss Dittmer B. Vase Cut Fowers: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Flowering Shrubs: Mrs E. A. Cockrell 1. Colleotion Cut Blooms, 12 varieties: I Mrs R. Bevan 1. i Cut Blooms, six varieties: Mrs 3 I Brarnley 1. i Best Dahlia in show: Miss Brady |" Phenomenal")- ! Points Prize: Mrs R. Bevan. ' Bouquets and Decorations. Wreath of natural flowers: Mrs Norgrove 1. I Presentation Bouquet: Mm Norgrove , Bridal Shower Bouquet: Mrs Nor- , grove 1. i Buttonholes: Mrs Norgrove 1. Bowl Flowers: Miss Baker 1. i Decorated Vase for Table: Miss , Beauchamp 1, Miss Raker 2. Ladies' Trimmed Hnt. natural flow, ers: Mrs W. Bowden 1, Mrs Norgrove 2. Dining Table Decorations: Miss Myr- . tie Noble 1, Miss Baker 2. Decorated Mantelpiece: Miss Beauchamp 1. Miss Baker 2. j Poiuts Prize (Mrs CoekrelPs special): Mrs Norgrove. I Fruit. Adam's Permaiu Apples: A W. Broadway 1. Cox's Orange: D. Noble 1. A. W. Broadway 2. Jonathan: A. W. Broadway 1, Desert Apples: D. Noble 1, Rev. G. ( F. Petrie 2. | Six Dessert Apples: D. Noble 1, R*v. | Petrie 2. Five Varieties Cooking Apples: A. | W. Broadway 1. W. H. Simcos 2. . Three Varieties Cooking Apples: D. | Noble 1. W. H. Simcox 2. |

* Cape Gooseberries: C. Stone 1. Rev. | Petrio 2. Lemons: Mrs R. Bevan 1. Peaches: H. Cockrell 1. Pears, Dessert: R. Hill 1 end 2. Pears, Cooking: W. H. Simeox 1. j Quinces: Mrs E. A. Cockrell 1. Tomatoes, dessert-: Mrs Oreggisn (Levin) 1. W. H. Reynolds 2, Plate of Fruit: W. H. Reynolds 1. Vegetables. Broad Beans: W. H. Reynolds 1. B. HiU "■ ~ , T Runner Beans: W. H. Reynolds 1, J. Mariey 2. Beans, dwarf: W. Summers 1, W. H. Revnolds 2. Beet, long: W. H. Reynolds 1 and 2. Beet round: W. H. Reynolds 1 and ... Two Cabbages: W. H. Roynolds 1. R. Hill 2. Bed Cabbage: A. W. Broadway 1. Carrots, long: A. W. Broadway! and

Carrots, short: A. W. Broadway 1, JMarley 8. Cucumber: W. H. Reynolds 1. Brown EschaUots: Rev. Petrxe 1 anA

'Giant Eschallots: W H. Reynolds 1 and 2. Lettuce, cabbage: J. Marley 1. Leeks: W. Summers 1, W. H. Reynolds 2. Onions, keeping: A. W. Broadway 1 and 2. ~ , Onions, heaviest: W. H. Reynolds 1, J. Marley 2. Green Peas: R. Hill 1, W. H. Keynolds 2. Parsnips: A. "W. Broadway 1 and 2. Potatoes, any variety: A. W. Broadway 1, E. Whiteman 2. Potatoes, white: J. Marley 1. D. NoW Potatoes, colored: D. Noble 1. H. Cockrell 2. _ Collection Potatoes: D - H. Reynolds 2. Pumpkins, culinary. A. W.. Broadway 1, \Vi H. Reynolds 'B. Pumpkin.' heaviest: W. H. Reynolds 1. Reg. Whiteman 2. Squash, culinary: W. «. Reynolds 2. Rhubarb: W. Summers 1. E. Whiteman 2. — lv Turnips: W. S. Reynolds 1 and 2. Vegetable Marrow. R. Bill 1. W. H, Reynolds 3, . " -•■-*.*—""*■ Maxrorr. neediest: E- 'WUtesaan 1. i Olleetiqn VfegsUtol**: JflT.-"'Tsi "l*y I »*ia*.l.«nn'2.' :

Mangolds, globe: W. H. Reynolds 1, r H. Cockrell 2. j Mangolds, heaviest: W. H. Reynolds , 1, S. Norgrove 2. 3 Sunflowers: Mrs .T. Fielding 1. E Domestic. " I Scones, without butter: Miss Beau- " champ 1, Mrs D. Noble 2. : r | Date Scones: Mr s D. Noble 1. ] Scones with butter: Mrs D. Noble 1. i Dairy Butter: Mrs Albert Smith 1. 1 Fruit Cake without eggs: Mrs Groggan 2. ,'j Madeira Cake: Mrs Greggan 2. ] Pound Cake: Miss A. Fielding (Te , Horo) 1. Gems: Miss A. Fielding 2. si - Sponge Cake: Miss A. Fielding 2. Plum Pudding: Mrs Norgrove and I Miss Norgrove were each awarded first prize for the excellence of their entries. ! Special Cake: Miss A. Fielding 1, ; Mrs Norgrove 2. Shortbread: Mrs A. Wilson 1, Mrs ! Greggan 2. Gingerbread: Mrs Greggan 1. ; I Nut Loaf: Mrs A. Wilson 2. I Sponge Sandwich: Miss Patching 1, : Mrs J. Fielding 2, Mrs Greggan h.c. J Sponge Roll: Miss Ashton 1, Mrs J. Fielding 2. j Coiir -m cd Mixed Sweets: Miss Brady ! l I P<"' - !* Prize: Miss A. Fielding. ' Chiltoa'B Section. [ f'lain Scones: Minnie Beauchamp 1, i Vera ,j u dd 2. j ! ponge Sandwich: R. Fielding 1, V. I ! nidd 2, M. Beauchamr; h.c. I Buttonholes Bmith 1. ! BntonhoV" (ini'sr :,'•: Dorothy' i ■■■;;th 1. I : .':'.' ~,'' ,7-' '■■