OTAKI H. AND D. SOCIETY

Otaki Mail, 15 November 1922, Page 3

OTAKI H. AND D. SOCIETY

♦ A RECORD SHOW. The annual spring show, held in connection with tho Otaki Horticultural and Daffodil Society yesterday, was a pronounced success, the all-round display being a remarkably fine one, while the number of exhibits was indeed ' gratifying, being an increase on previous shows. Members of the Committee, who have worked energetically for 1

some time past, are to be congratulated on their efforts, as it was largely due to them that the public had such a pleasing display presented to them. The quality of the exhibits was much above the average and growers are to be commended for providing such a wealth of bloom. All arrangements Merc complete and the staging was effectively carried out, except in the needlework section. Here the space allotted was far too small and in con-

sequence exhibits were not shown to advantage. A pleasing feature of the show was the cut bloom section, roses predominating. In this class Miss M. Baker was successful in winning outright Mr H. AVitchell's line rose bowl with a ‘'Nellie Parker" a beautiful bloom. This is Miss Baker’s third successive win, and she is to be warmly congratulated. Mr P. R. AVright, of Levin, was a most successful exhibitor, and he was deserving of prizes gained. He was awarded no less than live firsts —all lovely blooms—and secured Mr Prank Penn’s trophy for the first time. Ho was also awarded the first prize for champion bloom with a beautiful Colonel Oswald Fitzgerald. A very line exhibit—exhibition only—and one freely admired, was a decorative rose (a seedling) raised by Mr 11. AVitchell. Mr A. AVilson also staged for exhibition only some twenty-five varieties of Germanica irises. They were perfect blooms, rich in color, and made a most pleasing display.

Another nice feature was the children’s button-holes under 15 years. They were artistically arranged and were considered by the judges to compare more than favourably with those made by their seniors, who, as the .judge stated, made sprays —not buttonholes.

Messrs Evans and Sawyer, the wellknown nurserymen of Manakau, had a grand display of cut blooms, and their collection was fully appreciated. The dianthus, anemones, lupins (five varieties), verbenas (fourteen varieties), aquilegias, pansies, and last but by no means the least, a perpetual Alhvoodi, a beautiful bloom of the carnation class. It is pleasing to record that this well-established firm sold freely from their fine stock.

The .judge spoke most highly of the decorative section, which was considered much above the ordinary. The exhibits were artistically arranged, while the tables —nine in number—were the cynosure of all eyes. Tho two prizetakers are to be especially commended for their taste, while others are deserving of kudos also. Tho floral designs were very good.

Anothor pleasing feature of the show was tho exhibit of Mr A. AV. Broadway, who staged a nice lot of well-grown and lovely roses. Tho prizes gained were certainly well deserved. The display of pansies was good, and Mrs A. Jamieson was again tho chief prize-tak-er. Gladioli were shown to advantage, while the ericas were probably the best yet shown in Otaki. The champion ygsg of gw£et £ea§ jra? sJuam Hies Bradey, 'The novice class filled up better than usual, and while the exhibits were large numerically the quality was good, all blooms being well grown, Tho collection of cut blooms in the open class was a splendid one, all being very fine, especially the exhibit of gerberas by Airs C. Nees, of Manakau.

The cookery exhibit was the- biggest amJ best yet seen in the district and is said to have eclipsed the one at the Palmerston North A. and P. Society’s recent show. There were no less than i>S entries £a» ths Gatina prize and for this Miss Bradey gained distinction. Bread was also a good exhibit, and entries wero numerous, while competition for puddings was keen. Some were, however, according to the judges, insufficiently cooked. The same remark applies to tke pound cakes. The children’s cookery was very favorably coui- . men ted upon, the quality being considered excellent by the judge. Scones and sponge cakes were equal to those made by tho adults. The quality of th 6 vegetables was good, but the number of entries was small. The schoolwork section was considered good, drawings especially attracting much attention. Exhibits of wood-work by the Native College boys were also very pleasing.

Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Nicolson had charge of the produce and sweets stall and did remarkably good business, while Misses M. Baker and Whiteman, as usual, successfully supervised the refreshment room. They were ably assisted by several willing workers. The Oiaki Brass Band rendered pleasing selections both outside and inside the hall, while Mr Cameron was to the fore with his bag-pipes.

The attendance, both afternoon and evening, was splendid, and it was .gratifying to see the public give such support to such a worthy object. , Among the hardest workers at tke show was the energetic and [capable Secretary, Mr S. Norgrove, who worked both early and late. He carried out his duties most creditably, and it was pleasing to note that he was ably assisted by his committee. PRIZE lAST. r Judges. Pot plants and cut blooms, Mr 'A. J, Shailer (Palmerston North). Fruit and vegetables, Mr E. Small (Otaki). , _ , 1 Decorations, Mrs Irnrie (Paine. Aon North)/ ' Domestic, Mr A. E. Whitehead (PalNorth)/" 'Child rKjVte B«WS (eehcol-Trork)

Miss K. Lawson (Wellington). Needlework, Mrs Hamertou (Wellington). Cut Blooms. Pern, any variety: Mrs Dorset 1. Four entries. Foliage plant: Mrs F. Kilmister 1. Geranium, single: AV. Mead 2. Geranium, double: Marie - Grimstone i. , Palm: Mrs F. Kilmister 1. I Specimen Plant Foliage: Mrs F. Kil-I mister 1. Two entries.

Antirrhinums: Mrs L. Kilmister 1, Mrs L. Freeman 2. Nine entries. Columbines: Miss Meta Taylor 1, Mrs R. Be van 2. Three entries. Carnations: Mrs L. Freeman. 1. Candytuft: Mrs C. Noes 1, Mrs Eddy 2. Four entries. Ericas: Mrs (J. Noes 1. Fuchsia: Mrs R. Bovan ], Mrs E. A. Cockrell 2. Five entries. Fuchsias: Miss L. Catlcy 1, Mrs H. Bevan 2. Three entries. Gillardias: Harold Small 1, AV. 11. Reynolds 2. Gladioli: Mrs C. Nees 1. Pansies, three varieties: Mrs A. Jamieson 1 and 2. .Six entries. Pansies, six varieties: Mrs A. Jamieson 1, AV. J. Summers 2. Three entries.

Pelargoniums: Miss L. Reay 1. Rhododendrons: Mrs R. Bevan 1, Mrs Gurney 2. Three entries. Rhododendrons, three varieties: Mrs R. Bevan 1, H. Small 2. Rose: F. R, AVright (Levin) 1, Rev. G. F. Petrie 2, Nine entries. Rose, open to growers of not more than 50 plants: Miss M. Baker 1, Mrs Eddy 2. Eleven entries. Rose, rambler: 11. Cockrell 1, Mrs G. A. Evans 2. Five entries. Decorative: A. AV. Broadway 1, AV. 11. Reynolds 2. Six entries. Three Varieties, cream or white: W. H. Reynolds. Two entries. Three varieties, full bloom: F. R. AVright (Levin) 1, W. 11. Reynolds 2. Three entries. Three varieties, pink: F. R. AVright 1, W. I-I. Reynolds 2. Five entries. Three varieties, yellow: AV. 11. Reynolds 1, Airs G. A. Evans 2. Three entries. Three varieties: A. AA T . Broadway 1, G. Kirk 2. Five entries. Three varieties, red: F. R. AVright I. AV. H. Reynolds 2. Four entries. Six varieties: F. R. Wright 1, C. Sawyer (To Horo) 2. Three entries. Three varieties, novelties: W. 11. Reynolds 1. Two entries. Twelve varieties: F. E. AVright 1, H. Witchcll 2. Two entries. Group Cut Roses: A. W. Broadway 1.

Champion Rose, chosen from all exhibits: F, R. AVright. Sweet Peas, three stems: Airs A. AV. Bills 1. Three stems, red or scarlet: A, AVilson 1. Two entries. Blue or lavender: Airs A. AA T . Bills 2. Pink or Rose: A. AVils’on 1, Airs G. Brainley 2. Four entries. Any other variety: Eric Bills 1. Airs G, Bramley 2. Three entries. Three varieties, three stems each: Airs G. Bramley 1, Miss L. Cutler 2. Three entries. Champion A : asc Sweet Peas: Airs Braraley. Vase Cut Blooms: Airs C. Nees 1. A. AVilson 2. Eight entries. Flowering Shrub: Mrs C. Nccs 1 and 2. Three entries. Collection Annuals: AV, J. Summers 1 H, Small 2. Three entries. Gut Blooms, not greenhouse-grown: H. Small 1, Mrs J. Bradey 2, Three entries, Novice Class. Rose: Mrs Muir 1. Mr* G. A. Evans 2, Eight entries. Three varieties: E, AVhiteman 1, Mrs Eddy 2. Six entries. Sweet Peas, any varieties: Airs A. Jamieson 1, Mrs J. AA. Boultou (ATanakau) 2. Five entries. Sweet Peas, three varieties: Mrs J. AV. Boulton 1, Mrs P- Taylor 2. Three

entries. Collection Cut Blooms: Mrs Eddy 1. Mrs J. W. Boulton 2. Four entries, Children’s Schoolwork. Copy Book, under 10 years: Noellen Carmont 1. Under 12 years: Rita Bell (Convent) 1. Four entries. Writing, under 10 years: Thelma Fogden (Convent) 1, Noellen Carmont o Willie Bishop h.e. Twenty entries. "'Under 12 years: R. Bell (Convent) 1, Nellie Lander (Te Horo) Marv Catley (Te Horo) and C. Ashdown h.c. Eleven entries. Under 11 years: N. Lander (Te Horo) 1, C, Clark (Te Horo) 2, Eunice Knox (Convent) and R. Sinkinson and Francis Bradley (To Horo) h.c. Thirteen entries. Under 16 years: Mavis Cole 1. 1 era Catley (Te Horo) 2, M. Webby, F. Batten (Convent) and Stella Sawyer (Te ■ Horo) h.c. Ten entries. Drawing from nature, Native children under 11: John Huh (Convent) 1, Francis Winterburn (Convent) 2, Constance Wallace (Convent) h.c. Nine

entries. Freehand drawing, under 12 years: Mary Catlev (Te Horo) and Ncfie Lander (Te Horo) 1 (equal). Eleven entries. Drawing, under 11 years: Nellie Lander 1, J- Rikihana 2, Tim McGill j (Convent). Eleanor Sawyer (Te Horo) j and Nellie Muir (Te Horo) h.c. Nine | entries. The judges remarked that, this class was exceptionally good. Drawing, under 16 years: E. Keal. 1. ■Pat Ahern (Convent) and R. A. Watts 2 (equal), Vera Catley (Te Horo) h.c. Five entries. Drawing from nature, under -o: Marjorie Emmett (Waihoanga) 1, Marv Catley 2, Huia Cole and Cornish , (Native College) h.c. Seven entries. I Drawing from nliture, under 16: Vera Catley 1, Mavis Cole 2, E. Keali and P. Cook (Native College) h.c. Twelve entries. Flat tinting: Nellie Muir (Te Horo) | 1, H. Siddells (Convent) 2, T. McGill j (Convent), Nellie Lander, £. Sawyer and Erica Davidson (Te Horo) h,c.

Sixteen entries. "This class is exceptionally good," the judges remarked. Crayon Drawing from nature, under ■ 12 years:, G. Humphreys (State School) 1 1.- Fivo entries. Crayon Drawing, over 12 and under I<s years: R. A. AVatts 1. Two entries. .Plasticene Alodelling, under 9 years: James Pritchard .1, Esnra Cornish 2, Meric Fogden and Frederick Gordon h.c. Eleven entries. Nature Study, over 9 and under 14: Elsie Alathie 1. Gnv Clolnmi /Pnnvmitt

j2, Pauline Dunn, Constance Evans, Emily King (Convent), Sheila Blake I (Convent) and John Huff" (Convent) I h.e. Fifteen entries. Relief Alodol: J. Rikihana 1. Mux Podevin 2, T. Flannigan and 11. Cook h.c. Nine entries. Card Box Alodelling: Jessie Podevin I .1, Leu Evans 2, 11. Cook h.c. Three 1 entries. Domestic Section. Dairy Butter: Aliss E. C. Brown 1, Airs R. Webby 2, Airs Vaney (Parcmata) h.c. Six entries. Home-separated Butter: Airs IV. B. Smith 1, Airs R. Evans (Levin) 2, Aliss AVhiteman h.c. Seven entries.

Bottled Peaches: Mrs J. Fielding 1, Airs L. Kilmister 2, Airs 11. Cockrell h.c. Four entries. Bottled Pears: Airs 11. Cockrell I. Bottled Apricots: Airs H. Cockrell 1. Two entries. Bottled Fruit, any other variety: Airs E. C. Nash 1, Aliss AVhiteman 2, Airs Percival h.c. Five entries. Bottled Fruit, three varieties: Mrs Percival 1, Mrs H. Cockrell 2, Mrs L, Kilmister h.c. Seven, entries.

Plum Jam: Airs F. Kilmister 1, Mrs A. Smith 2 and h.c. Five entries.

Raspberry Jam: Airs Percival 1, Mrs R. W. Booth 2. Four entries. Peach Jam: Airs 11. Cockrell 1. Two entries.

Three varieties: Mrs Percival 1, Airs E. Reynolds 2. Five entries.

Any other variety: Airs Percival 1, Mrs L. Kilmister 2, Airs E. Reynolds h.e. Sixteen entries. Jelly: Airs L. Kilmister 1. Two en-

tries. Lemon Cheese: Airs Adsett 1. Airs R. AVebby 2. Four entries. Pickles: Airs Swabey 1. Two entries. Chutney: Airs L. Kilmister 1. Tomato Sauce: Airs G. Brown 1, Mrs L. 2. Four entries. Pikelets: Airs F. Kilmister 1. Aliss Beauchamp 2. Three entries. Home-made Bread: Airs T. Clifford 1 and h.c., Aliss Cole 2. Seven entries. Bread made with Home-made Yeast: Miss Beauchamp 1. Aliss O. Ashdown 2. Six entries. Jam Tarts: Airs F. Kilmister 1, Airs J, Fielding 2. Two entries. Aladeira Cake: Airs Greggan (Levin) I, Mrs J. D. Ashdown 2. Nine entries. Cream Puff’s: Airs J. D. Ashdown 1Aliss O. Ashdown (Tc Horo) 2. Three entries. Puff: Pastry: Mrs J. Fielding 1, Airs F. Kilmister 2. Two entries. Plum Pudding: Mrs Denton 1, Miss A. Fielding 2. This was a very strong class with 2<l entries. Pound Cake: Airs G. Bevan 1, Airs J. D. Ashdown 2, Airs 11. H. Olliver h.c. Twelve entries. Scones: Mrs D. Noble 1, Airs T. Clifford 2. Six entries. Scones with Butter: Airs J. D. Ashdown 1, Airs H. 11. Olliver 2. Nino entries. Scones Without Butter: Airs A. W. Bills 1, Airs I’. Kilmister 2, Airs T. Clifford h.c. Eleven entries. Shortbread: Airs F, Kilmister 1, Airs Pctrio 2. Eleven entries.

Sponge Roll: Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1, Mrs F. Kilmister 2. Six entries. Oatinu Biscuit (Langdovu and Son’s Special): Miss N. Bradey 1, Mrs G. M. Lethbridge (Hautere Cross) 2, Mrs A. W. Broadway h.c. This class attracted the excellent entry of 32. Biscuits, four Mils A. Fielding 1, Mrs A- c’ockrell 2. Five entries Coeoanut Ice: Dorothy Smith L Miss Beauchamp 2. Four entries. Sponge Sandwich with Butter: Mrs •J, D. Ashdown 1 and 2, Miss Whiteman h.c. Sixteen entries. The judge remarked that the quality in this class was extra good. Scone Loaf: Mrs H. Small 1. Mrs J. D. Ashdown 2. Five entries. Girdle Scones: Mrs F. Kilmistcr 1. Two entries. Nut Bread: Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1. Mrs G. Brown 2, Mrs L. Kilmister h.c. Eight entries. Rock Cakes: Mrs Archie Smith 1Miss Beauchamp 2. Seven entries. Kisses: Miss. A. Fielding 1, Mrs J. D. Ashdown 2. Nine entries. Heaviest Hen Eggs: Mrs L. Freeman 1, Miss 0. Ashdown 2. Seven entries. Children's Section.

Scones, without butter: Doris Olliver 1, F. Batten 2. Sixteen entries. The judge commented that the entries in this class were of sufficient merit to have competed in the adult class. Sponge Sandwich: Nellie Lander 1 and h.c., Robt. Fielding 2. Twenty entries. “ These are better sponges than in the adult class, and they were good. There is. however, usually too much tilling,” the judge stated. Fruit, Gooseberries, heaviest: R. W. Hill 1. A. W. Broadway 2. Six entries. Cherries: L. Kilmister 1, D. Noble 2. Only entries. Lemons: C. E. Stone 1, Mrs A. Jamieson 2. Two entries. Passion Emit: Mrs L Ireeman 1, Janet Smith 2. Four entries. Strawberries: c - E - StoEe 1 ’ W ’ H ’ Reynolds 2. Three entries. yegetables. Broad Beans: W. H. Reynolds I, S. Norgrove 2. Three entries. I Beef W. H. Revnolds 1. A. Adsett 2. Cabbages: E. W- Hill 1, W. Mead 2. Four entriesj > Carrots: S, W. Hill 1, W. H. Reynolds 2. Four entries. Cauliflowers: W. H. Reynolds I, J. ‘M’flrley 2. Four entries. Lettuce: W. H. Reynolds 1, R. W.

Hill 2. Three entries. Peas: R. AV. Hill 1 and 2. Six «atries. Potatoes, white: R. AV. Hill 1, AV. 11. Reynolds 2. Four entries. Potatoes, coloured: A. Jamieson 1, F. E. Gurney 2. Four entries. Radishes: AA r . H. Reynolds 2. Rhubarb: Mrs R. AVcbby 1, Aliss K. Abrughan 2. Three entries. Turnips: J. Marley 1, A. Adsett 2. Four entries. Collection A T egetables: AV. 11. Reynolds 1, A. Adsett h.c. Decorations. AVrtmth, natural flowers: Airs S. Norgrove 1. Bridal Shower Bouquet-: Airs S. Norgl'OVC 1.

I Presentation Bouquet: Airs S. Norgrovc 1. Bowl of Roses: Airs AA’itclicll 1, Airs C. Nees 2. Three entries. Vase of Roses, rose foliage only: Airs C. Nees 1. Two entries. Bowl any flowers: Airs J. Fielding 1, Mrs G. Fox 2. Three entries. Buttonholes: Airs Norgrove 1. Two entries. Decorated Vase for table: Miss N. Bradey 1, Airs C. Nees 2, Aliss Lee 3. Seven entries. Decorated Vase for Alantelpiece: Aliss N. Bradey 1, Aliss Lee 2, Miss AI. Aluir (Te Horo) 3. six entries. Dining Table Decorations: Aliss N. Bradey 1, Airs 11. AVitcheli 2, Airs A. Denton 3. Nine entries. Lady’s Trimmed Hat: Airs A, Denton 1, Airs Norgrove 2, Aliss Beauchamp 3, Seven entries. .Children’s Section, Bowl of Roses: AI, Grimstone 1, E. Turner 2. Four entries. Buttonholes (children under 12): Rita Nicolson 1, Barbara Swabey 2, Norman AValker h.c. Ten entries. | Buttonholes (under 13): Alaisie Cole 1, Nellie Atkinson 2. Five entries. Floral Design: AVinnie Fitzgerald 1. Decorated A’ase: Rita Nicolson 1, Bcrnio Petrie 2. Six entries. Bouquet, native flowers: lluia Cole

1, Lyell Cole 2. Needlework (Adults). Embroidery in Cotton —Aliss D. Edmondson, .1, Aliss L. Addincll 2, Miss Groovy, Aliss It. AA’ood, Aliss Edmondson all h.c. K Embroidery in Silk—Mrs Witchcll 1, AV. B. Smith 2. Cushion —Airs AA’itchell I. Eyelet Embroidery—Aliss L. Addin- ’ ell 1, Miss D. Edmondson 2. Eyelet Embroidery (coarse), Mrs | Greggan 1. Camisole—Mrs AVitcheli 1, Miss I. Palmer 2. Fibrone Embroidery—Miss Graniicld 2. . I Needlework, any other variety—Airs J. Fielding 1, Aliss Edmondson 2, Aliss A. Berry h.c., Aliss F. Jones h.e. Child’s Frock—Aliss Fielding 2. j Crochet in Cotton —Alias D* Edmond- | son 1, Airs J. Boulton 2, Aliss Cole, Aliss Groovy, and Aliss Addincll all h.c. Crochet Lacc—Mias L. Catlcy 1. Crochet in AA'ool —Miss A. Fielding 1, Mrs J. Fielding 2. Knitted Coat —Airs Greggan I and 2. Crochet hat —Mrs Greggan l. ! Knitted Sox —Mrs H. Bright 1, Airs] W. B. Smith h.c.

Hand-knitted Jumper—Mrs Greggan I 1 and 2, Miss Groovy 2. Best article made from sugar-bag — Mrs A. Denton 1 and 2. Feints Prize —Mrs Greggan. Children’s Section. Buttonholing—Janet Smith 1, Marie Grimstone 2. Hemmed Handkerchief (under 10) — Myrtle Smith 1, Marjorie Burke 2. Hemmed Handkerchief (under IT)— Nellie Lander 1. Pinafore —M°lly Field 1. Pillowslip—Janet Smith 1, Kathleen Evans 2. Plain Needlework —Mary Catley 1, Ena Fogden 2. Crepe Frock —Janet Smith 1, Rita Bell 2, Maisie Cole h.c. Sox (darned by boy under 1-1) —R. Watts and X. Walker (equal). Initial. Handkerchief —Janet Smith 1, N. Carmont 2. Crochet Work —Janet Smith 3. Vera Catley 2, Joan Percival h.c. Bead-work —Eileen Burke 1_ and 2. Huckaback —Gladys Smith 1, Ruby Hakaraia 2. Molly Field h.c. Overall —Njmcy Thompson 1. Nightdress—Dulcie Dean 1. G. Blythe 2. Cotton Embroidery (under 16) —j Kitty Smyth 1. Flo Batten 2, Dulcie Dean h.c.. -lean MaddocS h.c.. and ] Dorothy Smith h.c. Cotton Embroidery (under 12) —M. Thorne 1. Silk Embroidery—M. Webby 1. Janet Smith 2. Silk Embroidery (under 12) —C. Ashdown 1. Ruby Hakaraia 2. Fibrone and Silk Embroidery—Dorothy Smith 1. Betty Box 2, A. Eady h.c. Dressed Doll—Nellie Lander 1, G. Barnes 2. Flax-whip—F. Gordon 1, J. O ’Connor 2. Ironed Pinafore —Dorothy Smith 1, Alice Noble 2. Photographs (under 16) —Eric Bills 1, Bernie Petrie 2. Points Prizes, Needlework —Mrs Greggan. Pot Plants—Mr? F. Kilmister. Cut Blooms—Mr F. R. Wright. Decorative —Mrs S. Norgrove. Fruit and Vegetables—Mr W. H. Reynolds. Needlework (Children’s Class) Muss Janet Smith.