INGLEWOOD HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 50, 16 March 1901, Page 2

INGLEWOOD HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Tjie Fourth Anmni Show of the Intjle wood Horticultural Society wa-4 kuH 0,1 Thursday uftornoou. Unfortunately the weather was anything bus propitious, but a little more or less bad weather dona not deter the residents cf that part of the district from present at such attractive fixtures as their Flower Show, consuquentlv it wo a not surprising to find that all the available space wus crowded bo'.h in the afternoon and evening. The show certainly merited the patronage bestowed upon it, and the excellence of the exhibits was a theme of universal praise. In cut flowers, the chief feature was the splendid collection of dahlias of all sort", single, double, and cactus. Mr. Harold Trimble had some extremely fine specimens, gaining awards for cactus and double, the latter being absolutely perfect in colour shape and finish. Mr. F. Goodacre had also some grand flowers in this class, and Mr. A. Roe secured the special prize for his co lection of all ■ varieties. Sweet peas were well r pre- i sented, seme of the blooms being very < choice. In table bouquets and grouped ' cut blooms, Mrs. J. Wheeler carried off < first prize. Miss N. Trimble bad a very fine collection of assorted annual", and in the childrens classes some very pretty bouquets were exhibited, that arranged by Master Julian showing great taste and skill. The pot plants were not a good collection, the blooms being mostly of an unhealthy and ragged appearance, but some particularly good foliage plants assisted in making this part cf the Show look very effective. The exhibition of needlework was far above the average end, as at the Convent, Miss Brewer's elaborate specimens attracted great notice Special mention must also be made of Mrs J. Barron's macrama work which was very fine. There was a large collsction of paintings, drawings and maps, amongst which were many really good samples, Miss Hcdgkinson having a pencil bkotch of flowers which in its way was a little gam. The collection of fruit included apple?, pears, peaches, quinces, lemons, etc, many of the exhibits being extremely fine and capable oj takicg prizes in any show. There was also a most creditable display of preserves, bottled fruit, otc. In the dairy classes butter made a good show, Mr E. Vickers' being especially fine. Mr Yates wa* the only exhibitor in cheese, while ia hams and bacon there were several exhibits. In home cured I hams Mr Getnhofer took first prize with a ham that was apparently as hard as rock and of a, tolour thst plainly indicated ft had received a good baptism of fire and smoke. In striking co&trust to this were the exhibits of the Inglewood Bacon Factory which were just tinted, while the flesh was soft as freshly killed meat, and in parts had the appearance of not being smoked, still it looked tempting and appetising. Bread, pastry, biscuits, scones, etc, were well represented. The cake for family use wae an object lesson. One could give a shrewd guess at the families whioh were represented by the various exhibits, from the spotted dog,, or here am I! where are you? kind> to the rich looking afternoon tea article. There was a very good collection of roots and vegetables which all bore testimony ro the moist season. Among the live poultry and birds W9re several first diss exhibits but at this late teason of the year good condition was not to be expected. Some dissatisfaction was occasioned by the judges not adhering stric'Jy to the rules in the dahlia collection, mt doubtlees this will be remedied on another occasion. As th,e Society grows improvmanta, much needed, bhould be taken in hand, especially in the d;splayof the exhibits which at present are mostly on a flit surface. No; oiily are floweis, fruit, and vegetables f-een j to much greater advantage when er rang» d in tiers, but the general appearance of the khow is vastly improv d an.d the of judging and the pleasure of inspecting greatly facilitated. The Inglewond Bind made matters lively with their raueic and altogether the Society miy be oongratula'ed on the success of their Show. The President (Mr. Trimble) and all tbo officials were mest courroaus aud worked hard in tho interests of the Socioty and for the plta-meof tho visitor?, many cf' whooi came from considerable distances.