OTAKI H. AND I. SOCIETY.

Otaki Mail, 21 March 1923, Page 3

OTAKI H. AND I. SOCIETY.

A PLEASING DISPLAY. iilO allilUili 111 CUxlUv-ClxOU Will. lUU UUOkO IJUCAO V* ilO ncill 111 IxlY. iUti il iX'-tii v vauHLlj . Wuuu iiiO in* iDUiiU «.iit>pi:iv w’as u-ij* cieunabiu. liu. t>it‘t*iufc* 7 put piiiiiiis, uucuiuiivc sue iiiui..u lucre Viuio imuiy -i.ovv.ij caiuUiio wiuCii luiiUclea u vlTj cieuit ua uiuo*uie. -.\lis -.surgiuic, m jnuueu uiul nice cAinbils. me puur tat piiiv ui cat biuuiiib was, no uuaui, ua lo l liu iinia vuuruiuu «uaiuui wiuc* Hus been exiH-ntaivu ui lute. A plea, xug feature, uowever, ivac Ine ilauiiat exhibUeU by _'lrs isimiey, ui it Mori. ! ine display luciudeu me chumpmi dahlia ox mu soon, *‘x ltouuxncnal, siimiai io liu o; c Mat w :K.. > w prize ui the Ferritin g show. Astei. ivtrt also good, and uedped tu make ; jiiie shun. xno vegetables and inn sections were particularly strong, am | suiiit ucll-gruwn routs woio in evx ; denee. The puisuips were very goon amt proved a leaning teaiurt', tech, were good, white carrots were cxcep lionally so. -There was keen eumpet. Uon in onions and pumpkins, wlixle p.t melons were higiily eommenled upon Potatoes, marrows, cabbage amt caur.

llower were a lair average lot. 1 m fruit proved one or the best display, seen in Otaki, the six varieties of ties sort apfdes being very- line. Ur West bury (judge) had for exhibition unq suine •‘Peasgouds Nonsuch” apple, which attracted attention. Xhuy were very line, and some turned the scaleat Jib 7oz. ALr West bury, after si.-, years’ experimenting, also displayed ; new variety of butter bean —a erobetween the (lwart butter bean am. the case-knife bean. Mr Westburj luis suggested that at future shows ;. larger space be set apart for exhibits The domestic section was a pleasing one, ami ladies who competed are tu b. congratulated on their display. The exhibits, numerically, were bet ter than last year, while the attend nice, both afternoon ami evening, wa. very satisfactory. In the evening tin Otaki Brass Baud rendered lire selee tions, while tile tea-rooms, under tin able management of Mrs Reynolds am Misses Whiteman (2) did good busi ness. Mrs I’ercivyl and Mrs Nicolsoi also did splendidly at their product and sweets stall. The displays by visiting nurserymen, proved attractions. Mr' llopmeier, o. the Waimuhoo Nurseries, Waikauae, had it tastefully-arranged stand of cul blooms, various descriptions, and a Ist exhibited some tine palms, etc. He plants were all well grown and llie nur scry should be an acquisition to lln district. Messrs Evans and Sawyer til so had a display of cut blooms —a!, being from Hue, well-grown plant; They also had hundreds of seedlings which they readily disposed of at tempting prices. This iirm is not' well established and local residents aim others should secure one of their prim lists.

ilr Rasmussen, of Wanganui, and A.L A. J . Similar, also had tempting dis plays, tin; former exhibiting many liui simples ot’ new dahlias, recently iui partial. Chief aniona I lie prize-lakers wuilr tV. U, Reynolds, who secur' d n< lots than seventeen Jir-ts and nineteei siwjoru! lie gained two points prize aud ik's Baker’s trophy. The management of the show "a-Jirsl-class, and much credit is due I' the energetic secretary, ilr S. Nor grove, who had spent much lime and trouble to make the alfair a success, lie was ably assisted by members of his committee, all of whom are descrv iag of kudos. following' is the prize-list. — Pot Plants. (.Judge: ilr A. J. Shader). fern, any variety—ill's Norgrove J. fern, .Maiden Hair—ill's Norgrove 1. flowering’ Plant —ill's Dorset 1 and foliage Plant —ill's Norgrove 1. Geranium (double) —-W. Mend 1. Begonia—Mrs Norgrove 2. Coleus—Mrs iVitcliell 1. Specimen Plant--Mrs f. Iviluiister 3. Cut Bloouis. (•Judge: Mr A. J. Shailer). Antirrhinums (ilr Lowry’s trophy) —.H. Cockrell 1. Asters, 3 varieties —W. H. Iteyuolds 1 and 2. Asters, (i varieties —W. 11. Reynolds 1 and 2. Tarnations, 3 varieties —Miss Mitchell 1. Mrs L. freeman 2. Cosmos—W. H. Reynolds 2. Cactus Dahlias—Mrs Bradcy 3 and champion. Collection Dahlias —Mrs Bradcy 1. 3 .Collarette Dahlias—W. H. Reynolds 2. 6 Collarette Dahlias—W. 11. Reynolds 1.

Paeony Dahlias—Miss Bradcy 1, Miss Rita Nicolson 2. Dianthus —Mrs C. Noes 1. Ericas —Mrs C. Nees 1. Fuchsias —Miss Lee 1. GaUardias —W. H. Reynolds 1. Geraniums —Airs Denton 1 and 2. Pansies—Miss Evadne Cockrell 2. Phlox—H. Cockrell 1. W- ilead 2. Rose (Miss Baker’s trophy)—'W. H. Reynolds 1 and 2. 3 Roses —W. H. Reynolds 1 and 2. Verbenas—Miss Lee 1, Mrs C. Nees 2. 1 Out Flowers (vase) -Mrs Xee ” 1. Miss Lee 2. flowering Shrub—Mrs Nees 1. Miss Dorothy Smith 2. Collection Cut Blooms—Mrs Nees 1Collection Dahlias —W. H. Reynolds J. Annuals—H. Small 1, Mrs Nees 2. Pnrit. (•fudge: Mr F. West bury). Apples (Adams I-’crmain) —Mrs 1. Kiln-iister I, D. Noble 2. Apples (Cox’s Orange)—A. W. Kreadrray 1 Ani 2.

Apples (Jonathan) —N. C. Davidson 1, Mrs F. Kil mister 2.

Apples (Reinette du Canada) —N. C.

Davidson 1. | Apples (5 dessert) —Mrs I l '. Kilmistor jl, N T . C. Davidson 2. Apples (dessert, 6 varieties) —Mrs If. | Kilmistor 1, D. Noble 2. j Apples (heaviest) —Mrs F. Kilmistcr | 1, Mrs F. Mitchell 2. I Apples (3 cooking)—A. W. Broadj way 1, D. Noble 2. ] Apples (9 cooking)—D. Noble 1, ! Mrs F. Kilmistcr 2. j Apples (collection) —D. Noble 1, ’'V. 111. Birncox 2. Lemons —Mrs F. Kilmister 2. { Bears (dessert) —D. Noble 1. Mrs F. I ivilniisler 2. j Bears (cooking)—R. W. Hill 1, N. . C. Davidson 2. Penis (nine, vur.)- Mrs F. Kilinis- j ter 1.

(Juinces —IV. G. Taylor 2. Tomatoes (dessert) Rev. Petrie 1, Mrs Greggan 2. Plate of Fruit —W. 11. Reynolds -■ I Vegetables and Farm Produce. (Judge: Mr F. Westbury). . Beans (runner) —J. Mttrloy .1, >S. Norgrove 2. Beans (dwarf) —B. Norgrove 1, IV. 11. Reynolds 2. Beet (long)-—W. Ketill 1, Rev. Be trie 2. Beet (round) —IV. 11. Reynolds 1 Rev. Petrie 2. Cabbage—lV. Mead 1, K. IV. llill 2. Cabbage (heaviest.) —R. IV. Hill 1. Cabbage (red) —IV. H. Reynolds 2. Carrots (long)—A. IV. Broadway J and 2. Carrots (short) —Ashdown Bros. 1 J. Max-lev 2. Cauliflower —U. IV. Hill 2. Cucumbers —IV. H. Reynolds 1, Reg. Whiteman 2. R. IV. Hill h.c. Eschalots- —IV. 11. Reynolds J, Rev Petrie 2. I Eschalots (giant)—lV, H. Reynold: l 1. and 2. Lettuce (cabbage)—R. IV. 11 dl 2. Leeks—lt. IV. Hill I. A. IV. Broad.l I \v ay Melons (pie)— Ashdown Bros. J. Onions (keeping—A. W. Broad"ay 1 wild 2. Onions (heaviest) —IV. J. Summers (Mbs Ooz.) 1. Pens (12 pods)—l. Kent 1. IV. 31. Reynolds 2. Paisnips—A. IV. Broadway J and 2. Potatoes (3- any var.) —IV. J. Summers 1, D. Noble 2 and h.c. Potatoes (3, white, named) — D. No bio 1, A. IV. Broadway 2. '

Potatoes (colored) —Ashdown Bros I, D. Noble 2. Potatoes (collection, 6 var.) — D. Noble J. Ashdown Bros. 2. Pumpkins—R. W. Hill 1, IV. 11. Rexnolds 2. Pumpkin (heaviest) —Reg. Whiteman 1, Ashdown Bros. 2. Squashes—lt. IV. Hill L Rhubarb —IV. J. Summers 1, W. H. Reynolds 2.

Vegetable Marrows —IV. 11. Reynolds 1 and 2.

Vegetable Muvrows (heaviest) — Ashdown Bros. 1, A. Adsett 2. Collection Vegetables—A. IV. Broadway 1, IV. H. Reynolds 2. Cobs Maize —IV. 11. Reynolds 1 and 2. Globe Mangolds—lV. 11. Reynolds 1Aran gold (heaviest) —IV. 11. Reynolds I. .Simflowers —Ashdown Bros. 1. Field Turnips—lV. G. Taylor 1, U. 1,. Beauchamp 2. Strode Turnips --If. L. Beaucltai'-.p ’ and 2. Bouquets and Decorations. (Judge: Aliss M. Cooper). Wreath —Airs Norgrove 1. Bouquet —Airs C. Nces t. Airs Norgrove 2. Bouquet (shower) —Mrs Norgrove t. Alls 0. Nces 2. Button-holes —-Airs Norgrove 1, Airs Denton 2. Bowl of Flowers —Aliss R. Leo 1. Decoiated Vase—Airs 0. Nees 1, Aliss Bradey 2. Miss Ashdown h.c.

Trimmed Hut—Miss N. Walsh J. Mrs Norgrove 2. Mrs Denton h.e. Decorated Table —Mrs Denton .1, Miss Bradev 2. Children’s Section. Photographs—J. ■ Greggan 3, Bernie Petrie 2. Button-holes — N. Walker 1, Myrtle Smith 2. Button-holes (under 15)— Rita Nicolson 1. Dried Grasses—Nellie Evans 1. M. Bramley 2. Decorated Vase—Bernie Petrie 1, Rita Nicolson 2. Decorated Tabic- —Rita Nicolson 1, Bernie Petrie 2. Domestic. (Judge: Mr -T. J- Whitehead). Bread—Miss O. Ashdown 1. Mrs Denton 2, Mrs H. If. Olliver h.e. Bread (wheatmeal) —Mrs Denton 2. Scones (without butter) —Mrs F. Kilmister .1, Mrs Denton 2. Scone Loaf —Mrs Denton 3. Scones (date)—Mrs Olliver 1. Miss Beauchamp 2.

Scones (with butter) —Mrs Olliver 1 Mrs Erkell 2. Mrs F. Mitchell h.e. Dairy Butter —Mrs A. Smith 1, Mis: Ivcall 2.

Separator Butter —Mrs Ashdown 1. Mrs P. Mitchell 2, Mrs A. Smith h.e. Fruit Pie —Airs Debreceny 1. Fruit Cake—Mrs Greggan 1. Madeira Cake—Mrs Debreceny 1. Airs Alitehcll 2, Alt. Denton li.c. Pound Sake—Mrs A. Adsett 1, Mrs Denton 2, Mrs Ashdown h.e. Sultana Cake—Alt-' Denton 2. Crc-ampufi’s—ADss O. Ashdown 1, Mrs J. D. Ashdown 2. Puff Pastry —Airs F. Kilmister 1. MVs F. Mitchell 2. .Tam Tart- —Airs F. Alitehell 3. Airs F. Kilmister 2. Pikelets —Airs Erkell 1. Sausage Roll—Airs F- Kilmister 1. Mrs Debreceny 2. Plum Pudding—Mrs Greggan 1, Mrs f. Mitchell 2, Airs Norgrove h.e. Cake (from recipe) —Mis Greggan 1, [Mrs Norgrove 2.

Shortbrcad—Mrs L. Freeman 1, Mrs F. Kilmister 2, Miss Ncilands h.c. Ginger Bread—-Mrs Denton 1, Mrs

I Greggan 2, Mrs Mitchell h.c. r j Nut Bread—Miss Ashton 1, Miss j Whiteman 2, Miss Ncilands h.c. . j Sponge Sandw ich —Mrs Debrcceny 1, I Mrs J. D. Ashdown 2, Mrs Greggan !h.c. Sponge Roll—Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1. | Email Oakes —Airs J. D. Ashdown J, • Mrs F. Mitchell 2 and h.c. I Cocoa nut Ice—Alias Dorothy Smith I I 1, Miss Beauchamp 2, Ariss Ncilands • j h.c. .Mixed Sweets—Miss Neilauus 1. Honey —N. 0. Davidson 1. Children’s Section. •Scones (plain)—Aliss Larnler 1. I Cucunmit lee —Aliss Larnler J. Sponge .Sandwich -Miss 0. Ashdown ! .1, Connie Evans 2, Una Freeman h.c., ; tile killer tv. o being MBs Thorpe’s pupils. Nine entries. Miscellaneous. Photographs—H. Witched h.c. Oil-painting (lnlidscape)—Aliss R. Day 1 and 2. itovs ’ Garden—Ken Kcall 2. Onlyon try. Points Prizes. } Pot Plants —Airs Norgrove. j Cut Blooms—lV. H. Reynolds. j Fruit —Alls F. Kilmister. Vegetables —W. JI. Reynolds. Bouquets and Decorations —Airs Norgvove. Domestic —Airs J. D. Ashdown.