TE AROHA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Te Aroha News, Volume XI, Issue 1719, 9 March 1895, Page 2

TE AROHA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL SHOW. President —W. S. Allen, Esq. Vice-pre-sidents—Messrs E. Y. Cox, F. Strange, T. Gavin, and Reynolds. Treasurer—Mr q\ Mclndoe Secretary—Mr F. W. Wild. Judges Capt. Runciman, Hamilton; Mr H. E. Sharp, Auckland; Mr J. M. Robson, Paeroa; Mr Waite, Government Dairy Inspector; and Miss Foy, Thames. Committee Messrs Gage-Brown, Geo. Taylor, T: Taylor, Bowler, Clough, Borrie, Bossons,' Burke, Gilchrist, Jackson, W. Hetheyington, Ross, F. Strange, C. F. Spooner, Hotchin, McKenzie, Hansen, Hawkins, Rev Evans and Mrs Blencowe. The long-looked-for show in connection with the above Society took place in the Public Hall on Thursday last. The weather during the day was all that could be desired. From early morning Te Aroha presented quite a lively appearance, with buggies and other vehicles plying to the Hall with exhibits, etc. The committee of management showed great taste in the manner in which the exhibits were displayed,' which presented quite a bright and attractive appearance. Punctually at 3 p.m. the President, W. S. Allen Esq., of Annandale, opened the show with a few wellchosen remai-ks. He congratulated those who had the working-up of the show, on the manner in which they had fulfilled their duties, the result of which could be seen by glancing around. He spoke of the splendid exhibits shown, and hoped that the show would be an annual occurrence. At 3.80 o’clock most of those present wended their way towards the Public Pound to witness the Jumping Competition. During the evening a number of those .present very kindly came forward and assisted towards the enjoyment of the show in the way of singing solos, etc., and were listened to attentively and warmly applauded. The Band also played several selections during the evening which were highly appreciated. The following is the list of successful exhibitors, to whom was awarded certificates of merit and special prizes :

POT PLANTS (3 varieties). —Balsams. Ist, Mrs Fugill. Ferns, 6 established. Ist, Miss-K: McLean, and special prize. Specimen Plant, in bloom. Ist, Mies Bossons ; 2nd, Mrs Hotchin. Specimen plant, foliage. Ist, Mrs Hotchin, Fern in pot. Ist, Mrs P.ivitt. CUT FLOWERS.—Asters, 6 varieties. Ist, Mrs Gallagher. Dahlias, collection of 12. Ist, Miss Mikelsen ; 2nd, Miss Johnson ; special prize, Mrs Cochrane. Hand bouquet. Ist, Mrs Fugill; 2nd, Miss M. K. Johnson. Best display of out flow, rs. l<t, arid spocial priz Q , Miss Mik Is *n. Bridal bouqmt. Ist, Mrs C. Fngill. Best table bouqu t. Special pr'ze, Mr Linnetf. Bouquet of wild flowers. Ist. Mi s Ivy Hirst. . ...

FRUIT.— Grapes (3 bunches), Ist, G. Tiiyl<»r ; 2nd, A. Beeson* ; special priz\ G. Taylor. Apples, 6 dessert, 1 of- e.-eh-lst, H. J. Hawkins ; 2nd, Voyeey. Culinary (0,1 of each). Ist, Voyciy. Dessert (12). Ist, Bossons. - Culinary'(l2). Ist, Bossons ; 2nd, J.. Johnson. Apples, 12 varieties, dessert and culinary (4 of each), Ist, and special prize, Bossons. Bst collection of apples (4 ench). Ist, and special prize, T. Taylor2nd. Hawkins. Peaches (best six). Ist, and special, W. Mikelsen ; 2nd, Hawkins. Plate of peaches. Special pr’ze, F. Strange. Pears (be t 6). Ist, and special prize, Hawkins. Quinces (best 6). Ist, Bossons 2nd, Hawkins. P.ums, dessert, 3 varieties. Ist, Voyeey. Plums, 12 dessert. Ist, Hawkins. Plate of Plums. Special priz-*, Hawkins. Plums, 12 cooking. Ist, Hawkins. Watermelons (3). Ist, Bossons ; 2nd Hansen ; special prize, Reynolds. Rock-melons (3). Ist, Bossons. Pie-molon. Special priz?, F- Wild. VEGETABLES. Broad beans. Ist, Hansen. Kidney beans, Ist, Hansen. Cariotts(6). Ist, Strange ; 2nd, Reynolds. Cucumbers. Ist, Reynolds; 2nd, Cox; special prize, Reynolds (weight, 6 lb>). Tomatoes. Ist, Bowler Brothers ; 2nd, Wild. Special prize for the 12 heaviest tomatoes, Jam £. Special prize for assortment tomatoes, Miss Strange. Cabbage (3). Ist, Reynolds ; 2nd, Biggs ; special prize, Reynolds. Cabbage, red, Ist, Reynolds. Onions (12). Ist, Cronin; 2nd, llarisen ; special pr ze for 6 largest, P. Whalan, the 6 weighing 121bs. Parsnips (3). Ist, J. Cumming ; 2nd, Reynolds, Pumpkins (2). Ist, Mikelson. Special pr’ze for heaviest, James, 54lhs. Vegetable morrows (2). Ist, Wild; 2nd, Bowler. Special prize for heaviest, F. Wild. Beetroot (3). Ist, Reynolds. Potatoes (12). Ist, Woods ; 2nd, Strange ; special prize, J. Woods. Best collection, 3of each. Ist, A. Tattersall; 2nd, Strange. Best of vegetables. Ist, Reynolds ; 2nd, Miss Strange. Special prize, Reynolds, for 17 varieties. Rhubarb. Ist, Reynolds ; 2nd, Cox. Hubbard Squash. Special pn’z*, Hansen. FIELD PRODUCE. Bailey. Ist, Strunge. Best 3 mangolds. Ist, Voyeey. Best 3 Swede turnips. Ist, and special prize, Rowe ; 2nd, Hawkins. Best 3 Held carrots (red). Ist, and special prize, Reynolds ; 2nd, Strange. Bust 3 white carrots. Ist, Strange. 12 largest white carrots. Ist, Strange, 2nd, Cox. Sugar beet (3). Ist, James; 2nd, Hansen. Maize (yellow). Ist, Reynolds ; (black), Ist, Kan. a*-

'loaf home-made bread. . Ist,^Mrs McKenzie ; 2nd, Mrs Hughes. Best plate 6cones, by girls under 15. Ist, Miss Stanley, and special prize; 2nd, Miss Clough. All comers, Ist, and special prize, Miss M. G. Cox ; 2 Miss L. Stanley. Spongecake. Ist, Miss Bossons. Currant cake (2 lbs), Special priz*, Miss E. Jennings. Best home-made jams. Ist and special prize, Mrs Cochrane ; 2nd, Mrs Hirst. Highly commended, Masses Flatt and Kenny, and Mesdames Clough, Marycliur h, and Boss n<. Bust bottled fruits (assorted). Ist. and special prize, Mrs Ooihrane ; 2id Mrs Hirst. Jelly. Special pr ze, Miss Hiist: H .ney (extracted). Ist Tayh r. Tomato s.uue. Ist, Mrs Hirst ;2ud, Miss Flat! ; special prize, Miss Hirst.

DAIRY,— Cows. In this department, weight of milk, percentage of: but ter fat, general appeaiance of cows, and probably Diueding qualities, were all uken into

account, with the following result : Ist P. 0 Grady ; 2nd, J. Jackson ; 3d, g! Bygrave. A cow owned by Mr F. Pavitt gave the highest percentage of cream, hut was a small framed cow and on that acco.mt was passed. Butter, lib rolls. Ist, McKinley ; 2nd, McKenzie ; special prize, McKinley. Eggs, special prize, T. Taylor. Cheese, special prize, McKenzie. Chaff, 56 9) bass. Ist, C. B Edwards ; 2nd. W. Hetherington. SUNDRIES.—Home made wine. Me Kinley (a fine sample). Collection of grasses. Ist, and special prizes, Miss Bossons ; 2nd. Miss Strange. In this collection there w<*re some very fine exhibits by J Stanley and F. K Caverliill. FANCY W( >RK —Collection. Ist, and IT spi cial, Miss Reynolds. Co leclion (gills ' under 15). Ist. Miss Cecilia Bennett. Crochet tie, Miss M. Evans. POULTRY —Bronze Turkeys. Ist. Marychurch, aid special prize. Rouen Ducks. Ist, add special prize, Mrs Mar)church. Bantams. Ist G Hirst; 2nd. Mbs Ivy Hirst. Polands. Ist. Mr Young. CALVES (Year’iogs). Special prize. Ist. 0 Grady. JUMPING COMPETITION —Ponies. H. Claik, Ist. W. Fuilt, 2nd. Six others started. Lidies Hack.—Miss L- Lipsey, Ist. For this contest there were 3 others, 1 but all f- i ed to clear the object.