THE FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 149, 28 November 1913, Page 2

THE FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe's First Effort.

About Six Hundred Exhibits

Very Satisfactory Attendances. The two tlays' sh nv held in l'ukokoho on Wednesday ami Tlmi's lay under the auspices of the rukokoho District Horticultural >So<i<ly I>y no means readied tiie limit of which this district is canaM" 1 . Indeed it was but a beginning. Many reasons contributed towards making a really iirst-class exhibition impossible. In the first place I'u'cekohe district has not b;?ou accu lomel to growing things for exhibition. In the second, the schedules were issued too lata to enable growers to produce many fbwois and vegetables for this show, and in the third place show week was struck by weather as desperately bad as anything that has been experienced here for many years. On Tuesday tho rain fell in sheets and many ! intending exhibitors, with their I blooms cut to pieces, decided to : revise their ideas about showing Still the committee, with their j secretary (Mr Simpson; wotked on cheerfully, the ladies doing especially good work. When opening time came Messrs Auckland's horse bazaar (the free use of which had been generously given) presented quits an attractive appearance, adorned as it was with lligs and greenery. A big exhibit of roses had been arranged for and this was promised as an import. uit feature of the .-how : tho ilr.vors, however, did not come fmwar 1 to tho great dis - appointment of tho committer. " Comp srisoi.s," it is said, "are odi u-y'but there cm be no hum in saying that I'ukokohe's show did not have the full exhibits in many of its class-r>s tiiat were seen at Rama Rama. Of course the c nuparison is not ijiiiie a fair one.because the latter exhibition is established. Another point which a large Rama Rama exhibitor pointed out is that Pukckohe insists in a number of important classes upon the exhibits of flowers being "named'" varieties, whereas Rama Rama does not. How many peoplo lose the names of their plants 'i Still it will probably prove best to stick to the rule as folk acquire a mora intimate lovo of varieties wlion they know and identify and refer to them by name.

The show was opened by the president (Dr Wake) who pointed out that this was only the Society's first sliow and after an existence of but eight months they had something like 80 or ( J0 members. Besides tin progress and material development of the district, the cultivation of the artistic sense made for advancement and it was with a view to such cultivation that the society had been formed. A good deal of work had been done but members would be pleased to profit by the criticisms and remarks of visitors of older experience than this society possessed. With the wish tli.it all present would spend a profitable time tiie president declared the show open. • The lighting of the bazaar was carried out on aa extensive scale by the Mercury gas proprietory and the illuminating arrangements were very satisfactory and complete. Unfortunately the expert was called back to town and an insufii.'icnt supply of benxolene was left in the links, wilh the result that during Wednesday evening the light give out. This was remedied after some delay by substituting benzine. Chi Thursday night a fresh .stock of illnminant arrived and the light ran sweetly and smoothly without any trouble at all.

Notwithstanding tin; cyclonic weather the attendance on both days was satisfactory, the total takings at the door being £3-3. The afternoon tea and fruit room did good business the takings for the show being £ll 2s fid. The ladies who did the work of this department deserve every pi also for their efforts.

On both evenings orchestral music was provided by Miss Townson (piano), Mrs Andrews, Miss Rodgers and Miss A. O'Connor (violins), 'cello (Mr Cahill), sliding trombone (Mr Claude Lodge), cornet (Mr Hindman), whosa efforts added vastly to the success of the function. Under Mrs Motion's supervision the Maypole and the Swing Song added artistic effect, the girls entering into the spirit of the performance with great glee. Misses Bilkey, Bartrom and Ivy Brown sang " Three Maids of Leith " to the amusement of the big crowd assembled.

The most striking exhibit in the pot plants classes was the rich and handsome petunia shown by Mr Lodge, senr., which was worthy of exhibition anywhero and was awarded a special prize. There was no entry for the foliage group, for which £1 I s went abegging. This was the fate of several other of the big prizes.

The cut flowers made a very interesting section, and the wealth of colouring clearly demonstrated the big tilings of which the district is capablo under proper conditions. The sweet pea 3 made a gorgeous collection.

The floral artistry was good, hut there was ample 100111 for an extension of tho number of exhibits. The same may be said of tho fruit class, of which tho gooseberries made tho biggest and the best display. Vegetables were also in sparse numbers, the best being Mr Barter's collection in the open class which was awarded lirst pri/.e. The children's flower classes were not striking, but the beution in the home industries made a splendid showing. The bi'iuh drawing made an extensive display. Unfortunately some misunderstanding occurred, as flat tinted and brush drawing were shown together. Two of the former variety secured lirst and second respectively and a true brush exhibit was given a highly commended. Next year the classes will doubtless be separated. But this year, to avoid disappointment, Mr Batty generously olfered to give lirst prize money to the brush drawing exhibit which was given " highly commended." The quality and quantity of both flat tinted and brush drawing exhibits clearly showed that both cla.-scs can be made to produce interesting competition. There was

no class for writing, and it was docided to create a la'.o class for Pukekolio school children. There were -17 entries, a verso of too National Autliem being the themo. Iu Standards 3 and 1, 20 entries, the awards were: Vergie Kimber 1, Neil Hunter 2, Herbeit Wright 3. In Standards 1 and 2, 2i> eutries : Madge McNally 1, Eric Wilkinson 2, Bruce Attewrll ■'!.

The judges werelndustrial section: Mrs .T. Dixon Rumanian and Miss Ayling Auckland). Cat flowers, etc.: Mr D. Hay. Fruit and vegetables : Mr Bennett. Sweet pear,: Mr Plummer. Messrs Cooper and Curd. oJ Pukok<>h>\ showed thive handsome vehicles. 'I hoy were as follows Double seated buggy : Made with the back seat removable, fitted with both pole and shafts ; patent stop on tho fore-carriage to prevent wheels catching on tho body thus preventing a capsize ; upholstery all solid leather ; spring cushions, thus ensuring comfort ; all silver mounts, lamps and brake complete. The Dandy Queen Roadster : A stylish gig with au extra wide seat to seat three persons comfortably, spring cushion, patent screw to adjust the balance, English c dlinge axle, a gig especially built to suit tho Pukekohe roads, Pony Gig : A departure from tho orthodox lines, painted a platinum grey, picke 1 out with a darker grey and gold lines ; fitted with a motor seat and rubber tires, and especially built to suit a Shetland pony, very low and easy of access. Messrs Cooper an I Curd have instilled a machine for putting oa rubber tires and ju Ig'mg b/ the tires ia-p.'eted on lho pmy gig they make a fir.-.t class job. NSEDLEWOiiK, E 0.

The art linodlewo k section of the show was ii led to overllo,\ng with exhibits. Tho crochet iu brilliant had fourteen entries. Aft-v cireful deliberation the judge awarded a wo.ked scarf first place. The afternoon to i eio'iis exhibited were a great surprise, two being particularly lino an 1 of uncommon design. A traycloth of dragon lly pattern was much admired. The camisole tops brought forth miny entries. About half of these were entirely handwork, the remainder being inter-worked with braids. The judges recommended that this class bo divided into two classes in future. Eleven quilts were entered, while an exquisite fleecy wool one was placed for exhibition only by Mrs Edgar. Point lace- was well represented. A suppercloth ia very line thread and entirely of crochet lace, in mosaic design, exhibited by Mrs Crump, caused much wonderment as to the actual time taken to make it Other varieties exhibited were Limerick, Carrickmacross, Maltese and Torchon, all of exquisite quality. The prize eyelet embroidery was a work o'c art. Hedebo was represented by only one piece of work, but tho quality was rare. 1 Little Audrey Cargill entered ribbon work in tho adult class (there being no children's class) an i secured third place. This and other entries in woodwork and printing showel tho neod of more children's classea. There were no entries in needlepainting. Agrcit variety of tablecentres were displayed, those of Rhodes embroidery and haudpainting being especially fine. The best cushion waa in ribbonwork; an English figure design of a century ago. The number of pillow shams and the styles of work on' exhibition showed the nee I of dividing the class. Mrs Motion's entry was most elaborate. Poker work was not represented. Chip-carving brought forth twelve well-executed entries Rolief-carving generally did not come up to tho standard, the modelling being deficient in quality. The judge in this section, Miss Ayling, of Auckland, commented most favourably on work for exhibition only shown by Mr Willcocks. This work was unclassed, being partly relief and partly chip-carving. In the oil painting it was easy to place the first, but the second and third needed careful consideration. There were thirteen entries. The judge recommended that fruit and flower studies be classed separately. A scene on the Waikato river was awardod first in pastels. There was only one exhibit of a figure study in water colours, but the quality was unique enough to call forth the remark by one of tho judges that it deserved more than one pri/o.

The photography was much above the average, but portrait study was unrepresented. In fancy work, under seventeen, a cushion iu Rhodes embroidery was iufiuitelv superior to anything else. The class for hemstitched handkerchief really should have been plain hemmed handkerchief as the scheduled class is not taught in the schools.

When the schedule was drawn up it was expected that school examinations would come about show time and that there would be only a few exhibitors, but tho enthusiasm of children and parents alike is most encouraging to tho committee. Mrs Dixon and Miss Ayling judged tho ait and industrial classes and their thoroughness and ability to judge is being enthusiastically commented upon. Mrsßostoek, of Howick, and Mrs Hubbard oxhibitod several delightfully dainty things that were unclassed.

The work of Miss Cornthwaite, Mrs Crump, Miss Rodgers, and Miss E. Mackenzie was superior to that of other exhibitors in this section.

FLORAL ARTISTRY. Ladies sprays, three—Mrs Wake

Gentlemen's buttonholes, three Miss Ruth Allan 1.

Vase of flowers, arranged for effect—Mrs J. Wylie I. Bowl of roses, arranged for ell'ect —Miss Ruth Allan 1.

Bowl sweet peas, arranged for effect—Mrs J. Wylie 1, Miss Town-

soil Basket any llowors, oll'ect—Miss Penrhyn Evans I, Mrs Grigor '2, Mrs Wake o. liecorated mantelpiece Mrs Grigor 1. Decorated dinner table Miss Barter 1, Mrs Grigor 2,

FRUIT. Twelve lemons—Mrs J. AVylio J. Twenty .strawberries —C. H. Parker 1 and h c, A. E. Mat'hows 2. Twelve gooseberries Stanley Penny I, Miss A. Finlay 2, Mrs C. C. J. Hid he. Fourteen entries. Red currants—Mrs W. Moore 1, POT PLANTS. Foliage plant—Mrs Pilgrim 1 and 2. Plant iu flower—Mu Lodge 1. Fern—Mim Redwood 1, Dr Wake 2, Mr Stembridge 3. CUT FLOWERS. Collection cut flowers, twelve kinds -E. Allan I. Dr Wake 2, J. Collins 3 Antirrhinums— A. Dickons 1, Mrs Baiter 2. Five entries. . Aquilegia—Dr Wake 1. Carnations, collection not exceeding twelve varieties—E. G. Phillipp3 1, Mrs J. Adams 2. Carnations, six varieties—E. G. Phillipps 1 and lie, Dr Wake 2, Carnations, three varieties—E. G. riiillipps I and 2. Dianthus—J. B. Brown, juur., 1, Mrs Wiljcocks 2. Delphinium—A. B. Batter 1 and special. Larkspur—Mrs Tewuson 1, Dr Wake 2, Miss Brown 3. Gladioli—J. B. Brown 1. Geraniums, threo singlo—.T. B. Brown 1. Geranium?, three doublo—J. B. Brown 1. Nasturtiums—Mrs H. J. Webb 1. Nemesias—J. Reynolds 1, Miss Batty 2. Pansies, twelve varieties—E. Allan 1, Mis W. Moore 2. Pansios, six varieties—Miss* N. Brown 1, A. B. Barter 2. Pansies, throe varieties—Mrs J. B. Brown 1, A. B. Barter 2, Miss Brown 3. Poppies—Mrs Pilgrim 1, W. Townson 2, Miss Johnston 3. Petunias—Miss Batty 1, A. Dickens 2. Penstemons—J. B. Brown, junr., I Phlox drummondi—J. Reyuolds 1 and 3, Dr Wake 2, Sweet peas, twelve varieties (open) —J. Collins 1. Sweet psas, nino varieties—Miss Batty 1, F. Perrin 2. Sweet peas, six varieties—Mi£s Johnston 1, Miss Batty 2, F. Perrin 3. Sweet peas, threo varieties—Mrs J. Wylie 1. 1 Sweet pea*, ten stems white or primrose—Miss Batty 1, Dr Wake 2. Sweet peas, toa stems pink or cream pink—A. B. Barter 1, Mrs J. Wylie 2, Miss Batty 3. Sweat peas, ten stems lavonder— , Dr Wake 1. Sweet peas, ton stems striped— Miss Batty 1, A. Dickens 2. Sweet peas, ten btems picotee edge 1 —Miss Batty 1. ' Roses, twelve blooms distinct varieties (open)—E. Allan 1, Mrs Penhrvn Evans 2. Roses, six blooms distinct varieties —Mrs Penrhyn Evans 1, Mrs H. W. Driver 2. / Roses, three blooms distinct varieties—Mrs-H. W. Driver 1, Ilev S. Nixon 2. Roses, three blooms, one variety— Rov. S. Nixon 1. Rose, 1 bloom—Mrs J. B. Brown 1. Mrs J. Wylie 2. Stock, ten week, collection of six —Mrs J. A. Comrie 1, Grace Comrie 2. Vorbena, six blooms—A. Dixon 1, Dr Wake 2. V VEGETABLES. Collection vegetables—A. B. Barter 1, J. B. Brown 2. Cabbage, two—Bert Hogan 1, A. D. May 2. Five entries. Lettuce, two—J. B. Brown 1. Carrots, six short—J. B. Brown 1. Carrots, six long - J. B. Brown 1. Turnips, three—C. 11. Parker I and 2. Broad beans, twelve—Mrs C. E. Hill 1, A. May 2. Peas, twelvo—Gladys Leighton 1, JO3. Reynolds 2, A. Edgar lie.', Radish, six long—J. B. Brown 1, Mrs J. Wylie 2. Radish, six turnip—A. Grigor 1, J. B. Brown 2. Potatoes, six round—J. Reynolds I and 2. Nino entries. a Potatoes, six anyothor variety— * J. Reynolds 1, S. Harpor 2. Beet, three round—J. Reynolds 1 and 2. Shallots, twelve—C. H. Parker 1 and 2. Rhubarb—A. May 1, J. B. Brown 2. ART NEEDLE WORK, ETC. Crochet, brilliant or similar thread —Mrs J. M. Baxter 1 and 2. Fourteen entries. Afternoon tea cloth Miss E. Rodgers 1, Mrs C. H. Nowson 2, Mis 3 Mabel Clarko 3. Traycloth, crochet border—Misa L. A. Orr 1, Mrs Wishart 2. Threo crochet d'oyleys—Mrs F. Crump 1, Miss A. Brown 2. Camisole top, crochet—Mrs Caddell 1, Mrs Wishart 2, Miss Townsoil 3. White crochet—Mrs T. Crump 1, Miss Fanny Fausett 2, Mrs Caddell 3. Woollen crochet—Mrs T. Crump Knitted socks or stockings—Mrs J, i M. Baxter 1 and 2, Mrs Barton bc,^ Knitting, in wool Mrs A,' AHingham 1. Knitted quilt—Mrs Bu:du3 1. Crochet quilt or bedspread—Miss M. Fausett 1, Mrs R. Brownlec 2. Coloured quilt or bedspread—Mra Burdua 1, Mra Powell 2, Mrs J. Wylie 3. White linen bedspread—Mrs E. Appleby 1, Miss Townson 2 and 3. Four pieces washable fancy workMrs Allingham 1. Poiat lace in silk. —Mibb Ruth Jackson 1, Mrs A. McKae 2. Point lace linen—Miss Thorp 1, Misa Ruth Jackson 2, Mrs Eamei 3. Lace, any other variety—Miss E, W. Rodgers 1 acd 2, Mrs Mcßac 3. D:awu tlireadwork—Mi is Barter 1, Mrs Allingham 2, Miss E. Mackenzie 3. Mount mellick—Miss E. Mackenziei 1, Miss Jackson 2 and 3. V EyeUt embroidery—Mrs Thorp 1, Mrs Baxter 2, Mis Penny 3. Hedeto embroidery—Mrs Mcßae 1. Huckaback work—Mra Eames 1, mrs J. Adama 2, Miss lownsoa 3. Canvas work—Mrs P. Long 1, Mra Black 2, Mrs Driver 3. Ribbon work—Miss E. Roulston 1, Mra Hill 2, Audrey Cargill 3. Outline steccil—Mrs Black 1, lira Driver 2. Table centre, any kind—Mrt Cornthwaite 1, Miss Townson 2, Misa Jackson 3.

Tea cosy—Miss Jack sen 1 azd 3, Miss Fausttt 2. Cushion—miss E Kaeke:."!; 1, Miss Rodgera 2, Mra Ga-lsy 3. Pillo* sham—Mrs Motioi 1 tliss Thcrp 2, Mrj Johns 3. Smocked dre3s—Miss Barter ]. MACHINE WORK Silk shirt-blouse—Mrs Townscn 1. Camicole in camhric—Miss CI ik 1, Mrs Townson 2, Mrs B own 3. Machine work, not specified—Miss L. A. Orr 1. MISCELLANEOUS. Chip carving— Mr Willcocks 1, Miss Houlston 2. Relict csrvirgs—Mrs Tiwrscn 1, Mr Willcocks 2, Miss Barter 3. Fainting in oil, fruit or flower— Miss Katie Gnr.ly ], Miss E. Msckenzia 2, Miss E. Rculston 3. Painting, psstrl see: ic— Miss Penman 1 and 2. Paintirg, water tclcu', figure study—Mrs Wske 1. PHOTOGRAPHY. Animal study—Miss Lucy Allan 1. -Scenic collection—Mr Tow* son], Miss Rodrtrs 2, CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Hard fcocquEt, gills under fourteen— Ii a Potter 1. Gentleman's buttonhole Avis ,Pott:r 1. Glcdys Clews 2. Lady's spray—Chrissie iiorr.e 1, Avis Potter 2. Decorated basket, girls ur.de r fourteen—lna Potter 1. Plant in pot, tojs or girls-Doris Wiilcccks I. Fern in pot, bojs cr girls—Grace Comru 1. Sweet pea in pot, boys or girls— James Willcocks 1. Collection flew* re, grown in schcol garden—Fatimahoe School 1. In this class Fukckche School hart a splendid exnibit entered through insdvertance for exhitition only; tbs judges awarded it a special merit prize. Collection vegetables, grown in school garden—Faluraafcoe School 1. Patch on calico, undrr seventeen— Ella Camertn 1, Eileen Lawton 2, Doris Willcocks 3. Fancy work, ucder seventeen— Katie "snley 1, Vera McDivitt 2. Music copying, ucder seventeen--Freda Litheiland 1, Mary Costello 2, Irene. Williams 3. Dress-d doll, under fifteen—Ann Potter L Buttonholes, under fifteen—Eileen Lawton ], Floriie Penny 2, Ella Cameron 3. Piece cushion, tmdev fourteen— Daiis Willcocks 1. Hemstitched handkerchief, under ten—Muriel Adams 1, Hazel Smith 2, Eunice Frost 3. Coloured fancywork, under twelve —Audrey Cargill 1, Clara Williams 2, Ann Potter 3. Map of North Island, under fourteen —Freda Jackson 1, S. Arvidson 2, Eva Weston 3. Brush drawing, under ten—Ruth Anderson 1, Annie Hogan 2, Alma Monis 3.