TARANAKI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 281, 29 November 1901, Page 2

TARANAKI HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SPRING SHOW. Patrons : Archdeacon Qovett; Revs. Evans, Drew and Osborne; Drs. Loatham, Walker, McOlelasd, and Home; Messrs R. Cook, J. 0. George, H. Goodaere, N. King, W. Newman, R. L.. Stanford, L M. Turton, H. Weston, W. Bewley, and Percy Smith. President: Mr H. Dempsey. Vice-Presidents: Mrs Dockrill, Messrs H. R. Oattley, E. Dockrill, W. Ambury. Secretary: Mr G. H, McGahey. Treasurer: Mr H. R. Cattley. Auditor: Mr A. B. R. Fookes. Ladies' Committee: Mrs W. H. Skinner, Mrs Pascoe, Miss Hempton, Miss Hirst, Miss Testar, Miss Stanford (Convenor), Miss B. Smith. Committee: Messrs P. Eva, W. H. Free, F. Goodaere, A. K. Watkins, P. S. Whitcombe, H, Goldwater, L. W. Alexander, A. Hooker.

In spite of the unfavourable weather there was a very good attendanc iat this popular show at the Theatre Royal on Thursday, somewhere about a tl ousand visitors being present during the day. It was admitted on all sides that the exhibits were a distinct advance upon those of late years, and the Tact that many exhibitors had not previously competed, gave an additional inte est to the show. Messrs. La ; rd and S >a's roses proved st most attractive feat ure, and the extensive varied collection of pot plants exhibited by Mrs. Mitel rinson formed a point of attraction in front of the st&ge. Pot and foli go plants were decidedly an improvement on those of last year, while tho cut flowers were particularly gnod. In table decoratims there were so'ue very pretty designs, as also in the other ornamental closes, much taste and artistic skill being <<isplayed in most of the exhibit*. The children's classes were well compe .ed for and deservo special praise. A memento of Mr. W. Ambury's recent trip Home was seen in a floral representation of the Clifton suspension bridge over which an infinity of pains had been spent, the bridge itself being most faithfully reproduced. Another curiosity which was examined with great interest was a cluster of roses frozen in ice, the effect produced bei'ig very striking. In vegetables thore was about an average show, some however being particularly good. The exhibits of domestic cookery, peserves, wine, etc., reflected groat credit on the ladies of the district, and all had a most appetising appearance. To parents having young children the Kindergart n specimens Had a special attraction, end it is to ba hoped that by the timn another show is held the extension of this excellent system will bring about keener competition, and eusure the average quality of the exhibits being on a higher level of merit, although considering existing circumstances t ie show in this class was very creditable, even in the paper-folding. It is evident the infants at Courtenny-stn.'t school are being taught intelligent'y, and take that interest in the wo;k i which is usually the wherev r kindergarten is in vogue. The exhibits were well arranged, and t e Society is to be congratulated on tie result of the efforts of its executne officer*", ard especially the ladies' com mittee. Mr McGahey, the secretar , and Mr Watkins wer3 particularly active in looking after details, and ia fact, from the president downward', there was a unity of purpose which gave life to the exhibition, and made the show a real pleasure to the visitor . The following is the prize list :

PRIZE LIST. POT PLANTS, Bsgonia, fl jwering 1 : W. Nicholl, 1 Begonia, flowering, three varieties: W. Nicholl, 1 Begonia, foliage, 1: Mrs A. Hookc, 1 Begonia, collection: Mrs H. Gray, 1; W. Nicbo'l, 2 Geranium, single, 1: W. Nicholl, 1 Geranium, single, three varieties: W. Nicholl 1 Geranium, variegated, 1: W. Nicholl, 1 Geranium, variegated, varieties : W. Nicholl, 1; W. A. Collis 2 Geranium, Ivy Leaf, 1: W. Nicholl, 1 Geranium, collection : W. Nicholl, 1 j Musk, common, 1 pot: E. Gilmour, 2 Petunia, single, 1: W. Nicholl, 1 Petunia, single, three varieties: W. Nicholl, 1 Petunia, doub'e, 1: W. Nicho'l, 1 , Petunia, double, three varieties: W. Nicholl 1 1 Lobelia, 1: W. Nicholl 1, Mrs H. Gray 2 Cineraria, 1 ; W, Nicholl 2 Cineraria, three varieties g W. Nicholl 1 Cactus, flowering, 1: E. Gilmour 1 Cactus, ornamental, collection: W. Nicholl 1 Flowering plant, not otherwise specified, 1: W. Nicbolll Flowering plant, tot otherwise specified, three varieties: W. Nicholl 1 Flowering plant, not otherwise specified, collection, W. Nicholl 1 Foliage Plant, not otherwise specified, 1: W. A. Collis, 1 and 2

Foliage Plant, not otherwise specified, 3 varieties: W. Nicholl, 1 Window Plant: W. A. Collis, 1; Miss Testar, 2 Ferns, New Zealand, one variety: W. Nicholl 2, Miss L. McAllum h c Ferns, New Zealand, three varieties, Miss Testar 1 Ferns, Foreign, one small variety: W. Nicholl, 1 Ferns, Foreign, one large variety: Wi Nicholl, 1 Ijycopodium, 1, three varieties! W. Nicholl 2 t Climbing Plant: A. Collis, 1 Palm, one variety: A. Drake 1 Table Pot Plants, with or without ferns, arranged for effect; spice tot to exceed 9ft by 3ft; W. Nicholl 1 CU'f FLCfIVERS. Ro?e, rightly named, 1: P.. Eva 1, Mrs H. Gray, 2 Rose, rightly named, three varieties: T. Pelham, 1, Mrs H. Gray, 2 Rose, rightly named, six varieties (Mr Alexander's special): Mr H. King 1, Mrs R. A. Mace, 2 Rose, locally grown, one variety: Alexander 1, G. H, McGahey, 2 Rose, locilly grown, three vurioties: Alexander, 1 Rose, locally grown, 12 varieties: Mfs Bleakley 1, Alexander 2, Mru li. A. Mace, b c Rose, collection, 24 varieties: Alexander, 1 Tea Rose, six varieti. s : Alexander,

Verbena, six varities, three h ails o? each: Mis Blaskley 1, Mrs N. King h c Antirrhinum, six varieties : fl. Trimble 1, Mrs Bleakly 2, Mrs N. King b c Carnations, six varibtns: H, N. Goldwater 1 Nastur iuma, collection: Doris Milts 1, N. King 2 Panties, sjx Wrietiep; H. JJ. (J u )d water 1, Mrs'Harrison 2 P-neies, twe va varisii s: Mrs Stanford 1, H, N. Goldwater he

Pausies, twenty-four varieties: H N. Goldwater 1, Mrs Bleakley 2, Watkins h c

Geranium, thiea varietiss: H. Gray 1, Mrs Bleakley 2, Mrs McKellar h c Geraniums, six varietiss : M. sjMcKellar 1, Miss Skinner 2 ", 2UM , iums, three varieties : W, A. Collis 1. Al(>iau"W 2

P> la'goniums, six varieties: Mrs Olmlwill 2

Pneony, < ne: Mrs MoGahey 1, Mrs Bleakley 2, A. Drake h c Swoot Pens, three varieties, three head-; of oach : H, N. Goldwater 1

and 2 S Tee 1 . Pen°, six varieties, thre6 heads of each: H, N. Gold water 1 and 2 ! Best collection of Sweet Pea?, twenty-five varieties, three heads of etch : H, N. Gold water 1 and 2 Lilium, one: H. N. Goldwatsr 2 Gladiolus, tbree varieties: F. Goodacre 1 Azalea, three varieties: A. Drake 1, Mrs W. Skinner 2 ! Sweet Wi'liam, six varieties, single 1 heatls: H. N. Goldwater 1, Mrs Bleakley 2 Sweet William, twelve varieties, single beads: H, N. Goldwater 1, W. Nicholl 2 Oolumbinfß, six varie'ies: H. King 1, Mrs N. King 2 Columbines, twelve varieties: Mrs N. King 1 I Rhododendron, one : W. D. Webster 1, A. Drake 2 Rhododendron, three varieties: Miss Hoskya 1, Mrs N. King 2, Alexander h c Canterbury Bells, six varieties: Miss Husliyu I Pippi'S, cingle, six varieties: Mrs McGai ey 1, Mis-) Hoekyn 2 Stock o , t=ti weeks, three varieties: H, N. Guldwater 1 Iris, three varieties: Alexander 1, H. King 2 lii», six varieties: H. King 1 Petunias, single, tbree varieties: Mrs N. King 1 Fh< hsia, single, tbree varieties: Mrs Bl 'tikl y 1 Fuchsia, double, three varieties: Mrs Bleakley 1 Gaillardia, tbree varieties : Mrs N. King 1 Gaillardia, six varieties: Mrs N. King 1 Blooms of six distinct species of flowers not otherwise enumerated: Mrs Bleakley 1,. Collis 2 Collection of Yellow Flowers : Miss K. Mills 1 Collection of Purple Flowers: Miss <j}. Gray 1 Collection of Cut Flowers: Miss Hoskyn 1, Mrs Mace 2 Collection of Ornamental Grasses, this spring's growth : Mrs McGahey 1, W. Nicholl 2 BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Vase or Epergne : Miss Berry 2 Table Basket : Miss M, Fookes 1, Miss Berry 2 Bridal Bouquet: Mrs, Walter Bayly I, Mr?, F H, Arden 2 Bridal Bouquet, loosely arranged: MissStandish 1, Mrs Walter Bayly h e Hand Biuquet, shower: Mrs F. H. Ardenyl, G. Fookes 2 Buttonhole Nosegays, three: Mies E. Mynott 1, Mrs Walter Bayly 2, Miss J. Honeyfield h c Ladies' Sprays: Mrs Hadfield 1, Miss Devenish 2, Miss Drake h e Floral Wreath: M iss Hooker 1, Miss Skinner 2 Floral Cross : Miss M. Capel 1 Floral Design : Miss May Ambury 1 Table Decoration, no table centre to be used: Miss Evans 1, Miss G. Fookes 2, Miss Hut sthouse 3, Misses F. Day and Standish h c Decorated Mantelpiece: Miss ( Standish 1, Mi c s Skinner 2, Miss E. Stanford 3, Mi 66 Hursthouee he children's glasses. Haud Bouquet, for gii ta under 14 Amy Crawford 1, Nellie Collis 2, F. Ev«ns he Hand Bouquet, for boys under 14 : P. Buthr 1, R. Quilliam 2 Hand Bouquet, for girls under 11: G. Skinner ], F. Petty 2, M. Kivell h c Hand bouquet, for boys under 11 : A. Healey 1, B. Crawford 2, P. Tunbridge b c "Vase or Epergne, arranged for effect, by girls under 13: G. Laing 1, G. Gray 2 Best arranged Basket, for girls under 13: G. Gray 1, V. Kirkby 2,E. Carthew h c Buttonhole Nosegay, for boys under 12: G. Hurle 1 VEGETABLES. Asparagus, 15stalks: MrsMcKellar 1, T. Pelham 2 i Peas, 15 pods: J. Vickery 1, Dr. Leatham 2 Beans, Broad, 15 pods: P. %vq 1, J, Vickery 2 Cauliflowers, two: J. Yickery 1 Cabbages, two: Dr. Leatbam 1, J, Yickery 2 Cucumber?, two : J. Vickery 1, Mrs N. King 2 Carrots, short, six: J. Vickery 2 Lettuce, cabbage, three: W. F. Fres 1, S. Loveridge 2 Lettuce, cos, three: Mrs N. King 1, A. Drake 2 Lettuce, other variety, three: H, W. Bullutfc 1, Dr, Leatham 1 Endive, three: Mrs N. King 2 Onion", From seed, six: Dr. Leitham 1, Free 2 • Oniors, pota'o, six: J.'Way 1 and 2 Parsley, buucii: R. L. Stanford 1, Vickery 2 Paisley, thie* varieties: P. Eva 1 Radish, long, twelve: H. Edwards 1, Dr. Laatham 2 Radish, turuip, twelve! H. Edwards 1, W. Nicholl 2 Radish, other variety, 12: A. C. Watkins 1 Turnips, white, six: H. E J wards 1, Watkins 2 Potatoes, ki<Jn<y, six tubers: A. Drake 1 Potat-es, other than kidney, six tubers: Hadfield 1, H, Gray 2 P( tatoes, six varieties, four tubers of each : J. Burgess 1 Po'atoes, tbr>e varieties, four tubers of each : J. Burgess 1, A. Drake 2 Collection of Green Herbs : Vickery 1, Mrs N. King 2 Collection of Vegetables, not less than six varic-ties: Mrs A. Frost 1 Any other Vegetable: Vickery 1 MARKET GARDENERS' AND NURSERYMEN'S CLASSES. Collection of Pot Plants; Mrs Mitohenson 1 Collection of Out Flowers: Mrs Mitchenson 1 FRUIT. Cherries, black, 25: Mrs N. King 1 Strawberries, 15: Mrs Bleakley 1, H. Gray 2 S rawberrits, six heaviest: Mrs Bleakly 1, fT, Gny 2 Gooseberries 15 heaviest: Dr. Leatham 1, Mrs Bleakley 2 Oranges, locally grown, three: Mrs Bleakley 1 and 2 L:mons, locally grown, si?; J, Burgess 1, E. Marfell 2 Limes; locally grown, six: J. Burgesi 1, E. Marfell 2 Citrons, locally grown, tbree; Mrs

Bleakley 1 and 2 HOME MADE PRESERVES. Marmalade, lemon or orange, beat glass: Mrs J. W. Foreman (Hawera) 1, Mrs Munro 2

Jam, one variety, in glass: Miss Stephenson Smith 1, Mrs Hurstbouse 2 Siuce, best bottle, home made: Mrs Hu>sthouse 1, Miss Goodacre 2 Ketchup, one bottle: Mrs JEt. A. Mare I

Picklep, one variety: Mrs Pascoe 1,! Miss Stephenson Smith 2 ! Vinegar, brst Vottle, home made: Mrs McKellar 1 Beer, best bottle, for family uee: Miss Testar 1 Wine, best bottle, home made: Mrs C. M. Kyngdon 1 and 2 Butter, dish, fancy shapes: Mrs F. Jackson 1, Mrs F. Pepperell 2 Butter, 21bs (factories arid dairies excluded), Mrs Bleakley ish 2 Bread, not l c S3 than 21bs: Mrs A. Hooker 1, Mrs Middleton 2, Miss J. Reid h c Biscuits, collection: Miss Skinner 1, Mrs Choi will 2 Plate of Plain Scones: M iss E. Goodacre 1, Mi&s D. Bedford 2, Mrs F. Pepparell h c Plate of Sweet Scones: Mrs F. Jackson 1, Mrs A. Hooker 2 Swiss Roll: Mrs O'Brien 1, Mrs Hawkins 2, Mrs Oholwill hc, Miss 0. Goodacre c SponceCake: Mrs K. E. Mills 1, Mrs Hawkins 2 Plate of Jam Tarts, not less tfjun six: Mrs O'Brien 1, Mrs Middleton 2, Mrs Hawkins h c, Mrs K. E. Mills c I Plata of Sausage Rolls: Mrs K. E. Mills 1, Mrs Hawkins 2 Cike without eggs: Miss M. Evans 1, MiRS W. Nixon 2 Seed Cake: Miss J. Reid 1, Miss W. Nixon 2 Plum Cake: Miss Hurstbouse 1, Mrs Middleton 2 Collection of Small Cakes: Miss J. Reid 1 Dish of Devonshire Cream: Miss Standish 1, Miss E. Goodacre 2 Oocoanut Ice, half-pound: Miss J. Reid 1, Mrs F. Jackson 2 Turkish Delight, half-pound: Mrs K. E. Mills 1, Miss Testar 2 Collection Fancy Cooking, six varieties, amateurs only: Mrs K. E. Mills 1 WOfiKS OF ART.

Mapping, Standard VI.: Cyril Matheson 1, Isabel Mace 2, Mildred Oxenham 3 Brush work, school children: Geo. Davidson and Robert Neal 1, Walt' r Nathan 2, D. Hood 3 Brush work (juniors): Aperill Tuke 1, Mamie Arnold 2, Rudolf Halt 3 Kindergarten Needlework : Miss Elsie Eirp 1, Master Cecil Bullot 2, Master Rowe Henry 3. Wood-carving: Miss M, Moonand Mr Swacßon 1 Shortly before tho olose of the sho-v the Mayor, Mr Dock'ill, briefly bu f , warmly thanked those present for their attendance, and congratulated the society on the success of the exhibition. It was perhaps only natural that on such an occasion his Worship should indulge in flowery language, therefore his reference to maintaining Taranaki's reputation as the Garden cf New Zealand did not seem such a stock phrase as usual, especially in view of the rosy outlook as regards the financial success of the show. The Town Band was in attendance during the evening, and played a very good selection of music on the stage.