NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 13 December 1907, Page 2

NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW. resident, .Mr. ,1. t'aton; Vice-l'resideuU, .Mis. DockriU, Messrs. 8. P. Smith, N. K. MauDiarmid, G. 'finch, and 11. R. Cattley; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. .1. Clarke-; lion. Auditor, Air. W. C. W-.'stmi; Committee —Alcsilames K. Doekrill, W. 11. Skinner, Morrison, 1L ]•'. Russell, McKellar, I'aton, Fleetwood. Misseri lleinpton, Godfrey, Ik Smith, JC. Percy Smith, 'J'estar, Messrs. I'. l'epperell, G. W. Jirowne, \V. J. Wovthington, Colonel Messenger, G. 11..I 1 .. MeGiihey, A. K. Watkins, 11. I'■ liihisell, and J. Gibson.

'the New Plymouth Horticultural Sorely was just fortunate enough lo dodge the wet and unpleasant weather thai liiis boon visiting us !l t fx'cciuont inter vaU roi't'iitly. The heavy rain-storm aiu hlruag wind uf Wednesday night Wil. neither encouraging nor consoling, lor il was thought that the blooms would sillier. This proved to be the ease though lint to any great extent. The amount of energy infused into the pie|hiration of the Allow had the inevitable result of inducing big entries, despite a none too propitious season. One of the J.real, factors in encouraging local horticulturists to stage their garden produce was the removal of the show to the Tln ntre Koyal. Thin, added lo the vigorous canvass for entries, had the eftcct if bringing together such an array of lowers "and foliage plants as has pcr-iij-i never been seen here before. The l'li":itre interior presented a lovely tjiglit yesterday. Long tables running the full length of the hall were real life pielures, glorious in wealth of color anil not lacking in tasteful array. And there were as well the less showy but more useful and solid vegetable crops, wh'ch attracted their full share of attention. Hound the sides of the hall were more floral exhibits, nurserymen's di-plnys, and a rattling home industries section, in which was exhibited the skill of the local ladies ill the arena of cookery. A great feature, and one which the society will do well to encourage, "B'as the school sections. The Technical School pupils submitted for judging some splendid specimens of the

culinary art, and the Central and West End and High School .pupils "were large exhibitors of buttonholes and floral designs, some of their work showing considerable skill and taste. On the stage were the decorated dining tables, mantel; ieces, and floral designs. These were Ihe centre of attraction, and the prin-cip-'.l theme of conversation amongst sci'i'es of visitors. There was the usual tendency 011 the part of many of the

exhibitors to overload the tables, making very little or no allowance for the plates, cutlery, and other appurtenances of a sensibly-appointed dining-tnhle. The winning table was one of the lightest, the principal decorations being of columbines, alstromcria, matching rosebeds, and maidenhair fern. Nasturtiums, prettily arranged, wore the second prize ticket. The judge's selection was criticised, as usiial," and the popular fancy seemed to be Ihe "highly . commended" table, in which the dainty yellow hunnemania, figured against a base of Japanese maple autumn-tinted leaves, the whole relieved by graceful grasses. Two little vases of tiny blue hi essoins, however, spoiled Ihe effect. The mantel decoration was not as effective as lias been previously shown h ue. fn this connection it might he as w:';l that the society should provide the drapes; to ensure uniformity. The juvenile section of the decorative classes brought out surprising talent, the tables surpassing many of the adults'. The winning exhibit was nicely balanced with g.-i!lardia and coreopsis, the two yelrelieved by grasses. Fairy hells and grasses decorated the second prizetin- or. Floral designs were not liumej'ous.

i'ct plants were a strong section, both n'::t;rrifallv and in point of merit, some "f ill." foliaexhibits being magniliu;i: .-.peciuiens. In cut (lowers the

stieagest class—perhaps the best in the II jral sections—was in sweet peas. These increasingly popular Mowers were shown in large numoeis, and in the matter of

varieties were described by the judge as "right up to date." Carnations were aiso good, and the collection of cut llowers was well worth seeing. It has been frequently alleged that Taranaki could not grow roses. Yesterday's display gave that a ilat contradiction. Some of the roses shown would have graced any show benches, and the champion bloom was one to be proud of, and a credit to the grower. Vegetables were not as numerous as might reasonably have been expected. Perhaps our local gardeners have not all been clever enough to defy the varying season. The potatoes, whilst making a splendid show, were inclined to be irregular in shape. Nevertheless, there were some splendid tubers on show.

Cookery classes defied criticism. Allnest every class filled well, and a fre(|iiint remark by the judges in their records was "all su good that great difficulty was experienced in judging." A marked advance was made in the strength of the cookery section. Special attention was paid to the very numerous exhibits sent in by the pupils of the technical schools. No better proof could be given of the excellence of the inst ruction.

.1 lu' splendid shows by the nurserymen the Alorslu'ad Nursery Company, Messrs. ,T. 11. Duncan, Weightman and Sons, and James Laird and Sons—drew llio public in largo numbers, and materially added to the .spectacular effect. i here was a big attendance both afternoon and evening, and the takings at the door were considerably in excess of previous records—£3i» odd as against .CoJ the previous best. In addition, alternoon tea brought in upwards of £4, ana the number of members' subscriptions lias considerably increased of late. JJuring the evening Air, Perry's orchestra discoursed plea&iut music. Just before' closing, the .Mayor, oil behalf of tho society, thanked the judges and stewards lor their labors, and the public for their patronage. This had, he said, been a record show, and he paid warm tribute to the manner in which the managerial Work had been done by the president and secrotary. In this uulogium all who •Utl aii) tiling to do with yesterday's show will heartily join. Many other workers are deserving of the thanks of the community for their valuable ser: wees Jlr. L. li. Webster conducted the usual "gi|t auction" at the conclusion of the snow, i'OT PLANTS. Begonias Flowering, one variety, Alias iJowcl i; Ihree variolic* (Uirvc entries), Alls* Ucvcmsli I, Colonel Alcsseii"er •> }}'. - X ' L,,l " ls ke-f '»U"ge, one variety! Colonel Aiossenger 1 ; three varieties (three entries). W. Nichols t, Aliss Devemsii 2, Mrs. F. p. FepperiU single three varieties (two entries), YV. Nichols J, Colonel Messenger 2- fusehia geraimuii, single, three varieties, \v! -Nicliojs 1; double, three varieties \V. Nichols 1. Lobelia, one variety, Colonel Aiossenger t. Primula, one variety, Aiiss Uevenish 1. Flowering plant in bloom, one variety, Colonel Messenger I; three vaiiet.es, \\. Nichols 1. Foliage plant not otherwise .specified, W. Nichols 1. Now Zealand l'enis, threii varieties, W, Nichois 1, V. C. Davies 2. Ferns, any three varieties, Aiiss Uevenish 1, \\\ Nichols 2. Fern, Asparagus Spengeri, -Ui' ; . J(. Udeniau 1, Aiiss U. iiaker 2. i'eni. Asparagus Plumo.sa jjjj AJiss JJeiup.on 1. Lycopodiuni, one variety, ' ». Nichols 1. Palm, one variety (J), ij' ' F. llomior J, \V. Nichols 2; two varie- J ties, \V. Nichols 1. Table or not plants * arranged for efled, W. iNichois 1. : CUT I''LOWiSRS. '

•luilge, Mr. J. Weigntman. Stewards, Alosdaine.-. (i. J!. Browne ami A. K \\ ;ilkci- ami Miss A. Ileinpton. Ten rose, rightly named, one variety, W. J. Worthing! oj) I, Hybrid rose, rightly named, ,1,, ' Vil, 'H'l.v, \Y, ,1, Worthingtoih'l. Jtoscs, 'A varieties, Henry King ]. i;,,,,.. i m ~||y »» 1 ' variety, \Y. ,j. M'orthingtoh !; three varieties, locally grown (2), Wr.i. .1. Salt, 1; twelve varieties, locally' I'-owii, il. King J. ( ji| Mim 2. diniature rose, three varieties, Mrs. ,1. iibsou I. Yerlk-mis, three varieties, l is. Ciil,sun |, ]■;. K. Allen 2, Colonel lessenger h.e. Aniirrhimini, six varieie.--, Colonel Aleissenger 1. Carnations, IX varieties (six entries), Airs. Cibson , If lie 2; twelve varieties. K. \ylu-, 1, (I. 11. AfcCahey ■>. Picoteea and carnations, collection CI), il. L. Hlterm 1. Xariturtiums, twelve varieties (7), 0. AleKellar 1, W. J. \Yorttiington f, K- "• Stanford h.e., W. J. Worllimgton 11. Tansies, six varieties (4) \V J, \Yoj'lbijigton 1, Mrs. Cibson 2: twelve varieties, W. ,1. Worfhington 1, Airs, (Jilwou 2, A. 11. Martin h.e. (leraninms single, one variety (T), Mrs. F. 1!. Pep-' peiiir 1, Airs, l.ibson 2: single, three varieties (J). Colonel Messenger 1, Mrs. Gibson 2: ilmilile, one variety Airs. Gibson 1: double, three varieties (;>), Airs, (libson 1, F. ("loodacre 2; collection,' Airs. .7. Cibson ]. Pelargonium, slm-le one variety (5), Aliss Stanford 1, W.' Ainlmry 2; double, three varieties. F. floodaere 1. Sweet pens.!l variolic, W. .T. Worthinglon 1, Atrs. F. (Vppe rill W. .1. Worthington h.e.; six varieties (8), W. J. Worthington 1, Afrs. F. p,.p. pel-ill 2, A. IT. Martin h.e., Aliss Hanna c.; twelve varieties, 15. tirilliths ], J. Worthington 2, A. H. Martin h.e. Gladioli, three varieties, Mrs. J. flibson 1. Columbine, three varieties, F. Kin™ 1, L. King 2, Sweet William, one variety,

I'. Uoodacre 1, L, King 2, R. E. Paton li.c.; six varieties, W. Nichols 1, F. King 2, R. 10. Paton li.c. Phlox Drummomlii, six varieties, Mrs. <l. Gibson 1, A. H. Martin 2, M. L. Ellerm li.c. Rliododendi'oii Virginalis, F. Goodacrc 1; any other vnriut.v, Mrs. Gilison 1. Delphinium, N. KiiiK 1; three varieties, N. King 1. Canterlmry Bells, three varieties (5), Sir*. Gibson 1, K. S. Allen 2, Miss A. lfemi* ton li.c. Poppies, six vnrictie,',, (!. 11. MfCahe.v 1. «• K 2 ; , Sl ? l ' ks (lirrmpion). throe varieties. I', Goodacre 1 Japanese Iris, three varieties (3), Jv. Kln« 1. Miss A. K. Iloskin 2. Fuschia, siii"lo three varieties, Mrs. .1. Gibson 1, A.M. Martin 2, E. S. Allen lie.; double, three varieties, E. S. Allen 1, Mrs. J. Salt 2. Lupins, three varieties, V King 1, Blooms of six distinct species ot [lowers, not otherwise enumerated, \>. Nichols 1. Mrs. .1. Giiison i. Collection of vcllow llowers, not more than 30 Dovcnisli 1. Collation (O blue 'llowers, not more than twelve virelies Wis* Dewnish 1. Collection of annuals, O. 11. McGahey 1. Colleclion of cut llowers, not more than •>»> varieties (3), Mrs. Gibson L M '*s -*■ K. Iloskin 2, M. L. Ellerm li.c., C.olone Messenger e. Collection ofo™™™!*' ■rrassesV A. IT. McGahey 1, W. Nichols I. Collection of native flowers and hcrri:s, named, and collected by the cxhrtiitoi, \i ( 1 n.ivies 1 Mrs. I'. lit. Arden 2. UOUQI'ETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. Judges, Mesdames H. Robison and L. L. Briant. Stewards, Mrs. DocUull and Miss B. Smith. Table basket (8), Mis. W Ambury 1, Miss Curtis 2, Miss Monro li.c. Bridal bouquet loosely arraimed, Miss L. Skinner 1, McKcllai •> Miss 13. Clarke li.c. Hand bouquet, shower, Miss G. Fookcs '2. Buttonhole nosegays, three (It), Mi«s Curtis 1, Miss mice, Carthcw 2. Ladies' sprays, Mm (1. McKellar 1, Mrs. ,1. Gibson 2, Mrs. K. Wallatli li.c. Vaec or bowl of any kind of (lower, arranged for effect with any foliage (!)), Miss K. Ilamerton 1, Mi'.s G McKellar 2, Miss Curtis h.c. Decorated flower stand, Miss K. ITnmerton 1 Floral wrcat.li. Mies I\. Hameiton 1, Miss <T. Goss 2. Floral cross, Miss K. Ilamerton 1, Miss M. Buchanan 2 Floral design, Miss M. Buchanan t, Miss Cattley 2. Dinner table flowei decoration, no table centre allowed (13 entries), Miss L. Skinner 1, Miss E. Carthcw 2, Miss Curtis lu.c. Dinner table flower decoration, for girls under 18 (live entries), Miss C. N. Hurle 1, Miss Jovce Hempton 2. Decorated mantelpiece (8), Miss A. F. T,!iss Unby Hurle 2, Mrs. K. Wallatli h ' C " CHILDREN'S CLASSES. _ Hand bouquet, girls under 10 (16 entries), M. McGahey 1, Ida Cholflill 2, hovs under 16, Harry Cnrlinc: 1, Harry McGahey 2; girls under 12 (28), Clanlie', Peltew 1, Eileen McGahey 2, 0. Turnbull h.c.; boys under 12 (23), Gordon Parker 1, Donald Grant 2, Ernest Way li.c. Best arranged basket, girls under 10 (7), M. McGaliey 1, Joyce Hempton 2, Ruth Ileldt h.c. Best two buttonhole bouquets, girls under 10 (37), Iw Honcyfield 1, Mamie Snowball - Best two buttonhole bouquets, gins under 12 (49), Florence Winfield 1, F Buchanan 2, G. Roberts li.c. Best twe buttonhole bouquets, boys under 10 (19) A. Whitham 1, G. Hurle 2, A. Shaw h.c Best two buttonhole bouquets, boyi under 12 (31), I. Roy.l, L. Way 2, II Grayling h.c. VEGETABLES. Open Class.—Judges, Messrs. G. V. Tate and G. Cliff. Stewards, Messrs. K B. Kyngdon, W. J. Worthington, and G. Tisch. Peas (4), A. 11. Martin 1, B. •S Loiu'stafV 2. Beans, broad (5), B. S. Lomrstall' 1 and 2. Beet, round (2), 1!. ri. LongstalV 1 and 2. Cauliflower, .1. Way 1. Cabbage (5), G. Tisch 1, G. 11. McGahey 2, N. King h.c. Cucumbers, 11. King 1. Carrots, long, B. S. Longstair 1° short, 1!. S. LongstalV I. Letline, cabbage, L, King 1, B. S. Longstaff i, F. King li.c.; cos (3), N. King 1, W.. \V. Moss 2; any other variety (3), G. 11. M-Gahcv 1 and 2. Endive, one entry, n i award. Onions, from seed (5), J. i.y.y 1, L. King 2, B. K. Longwtaff li.c.; ni-Sato, B. S. Longstaff 1, .T. Gibson 2. K.-hal'its, B. S. LongstalV 1. Parsley, A. IT. -Martin 1. Parsnips, B. L. Long.d'.ff 1. Rhubarb (4), F. King 1, F. King 2. Radish, long red (2), B. S. LongstalV 1; other variety (2), E. S. Allen I. Tomatoes, J. Way 1. Potatoes, kidney, G. H. McGahey 1, F. 11. IVpporill 2*, E. S. Allen v.h.c. and li.e. Potatoes other than, kidney (6), G. 11. McGahey 1, F. R. Pepperill 2. Potatoes, six varieties, E. S. Allen 1, L. B. Webster 2. Potatoes, three varieties, L. B. Webster 1, E. S. Allen 2. Collection of vegetables, Old People's Home 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, F. W. Sandford h.c. OPEN CLASSES.' Collection of cut flowers; Weightinan & Sous 1, M. L. EUcrin 2. Collection of named roses, not to exceed 30: Weiglitniau & Sons 1. Collection (not over 3D varieties) sweet peas: Miss llanna 1.

I<'RUIT—OPEN CLASS. Judges, Aiessrs. G. V. Tate anil G. CJiiil'. Stewards, Messrs. K. _IJ. Kyugdon and G. Tisch. Cherries, x! King 1. Gooseberries (-1), G. 11. . AlcGahey 1, Mrs. Winiield 2, Red currants: E. E. Ilonnor 1. Oranges, locally grown (4): ill's. A. Watt 1, B. S. Longstalf 2. Lemons, locally grown: 1!. S. Longstaff 1, A. G. Fookes 2. PRESERVES, &.C.

Judges, Airs. 11. 13. Lepper and Miss Ahcc iicmpton. Stewards, Mrs. Morns.iii and Aliss Percy Smith, -t'ruit m syrup, 10. E. iionuor 1, Mrs. Uinlield 2, Mrs. J. 11. Street li.c. Marmalade, orange or lemon: Mrs. 11. Ru.i.iclt 1, Mrs. 1)'. Webster 2, Miss S. Hudson c. Jam, one variety, Airs. Moivellar 1, Mrs. T. Shaw 2, Mrs. J. Grant c. Jam, three varieties, Mrs. | .MiKellar 1, Mrs. Winiield 2, Mrs. F. Webster e. Jelly, one variety, Miss G. Pipe 1, Mrs. T. Shaw 2, Mrs. Staples c. iituiey, Mrs. J. Brown 1. Sauce, homemade, Mrs. J. Grant 1, Mrs. J. Salt 2, .Mrs. Winiield c. Pickles, home-made, Aln:. Winfield 2. Chutney, Airs, lv il. Clarke 1, Airs. Miiiellar 2. Vinegar, home-made, All's. J. Brown 1, Airs. AicKellar 2, Airs. Fleetwood c. Wine, home-made, Airs. i-. G. Spencer 1, Mrs. ■J. Brown 2, Airs. F. uldham c. ilomeniade butter, Airs. King 1, Airs. F. R. Pepperell 2. Devonshire cream (J), Airs. King 1, Airs. J. Salt 2. Bread (7), Airs. F. uldham 1, Airs. E. Mortimer 2, Airs.

J. 11. .Street h.c. Bread made from "Champion" Hour (7), Mrs. F. Oldham 1, Airs. j. T. White 2, Airs. J. 11. Sheppard 3. Bread from whole meal (5), Airs. E. Mortimer 1, Airs. C. 11. Smith 2, Alio. J. T. White h.c, Currant loaf (3), Airs. F. K. Pepperill 1, Airs. J. 11. Street 2, Mrs. J. T. White Ji.e. PJain scones from Little and Co.'s flour (12), Airs. F, Oldham 1, Alias Bertha AleKoy 2, Aire.

J. iiifison ami All's. C. 11. Smith h.c. Sweet scones (3), Airs. WinUeld 1, Airs, i. it. PcppcreH 2, Airs. J. 11. Street h.c. Sconus made with-butter (ID), Aliss A. Hudson 1, Airs. J. 11. Sheppard 2, Airs. A. Watt h.c. Swiss 101 l (o), Aliss 0. Itewley 1, Airs. F. Coleman 2, Aliss Alessenger h.c., Aliss Al. Andrews c. Jam sanuwich (13), Airs. F. Aiortiiiicr 1, Aliss F. f'viiu 2, Aliss li. Aicixellar and Airs. Atonison h.c. Sponge cake (7), Aiiss U. Alclvcllar 1, Aliss Ji. F'ookes 2, Alls. Alorrisou h.c. Jam farts (<i), Aliss A. C, Ovenden 1, Aliss Al. Howling 2. Sausage rolls (li), Aliss G. Bcwley 1, Aiiss iL Penu 2. Cake without eggs (0), Airs. Staples 1, Aliss CI. Pipe 2, Airs. J. Grant h.c. Seed cake (13), Alisa Al. Foolces I; Aliss J. Plowright 2, Airs. Alorrisou h.c. Shortbread (o), Aiiss A. C. Ovenden 2. take, iced lor effect, Airs. N. Kim; 1 '/mt c.u.' (.:, Airs. T. Shaw 1, Mrs! J i'; ..'I 1101 ' t > - yrs - Glasgow and Aliss <j. .VleKellar h.c, UUigerbvead, Aiiss Jlessenger 1, Airs. Rutherford 2. Ooeoanut ice, Aliss Fleetwood 1, Airs. J Gibf 1 7, ,'f u !' kisll flight, Miss Fleetwood Collection of biscuits, rfP'' f n T ll 1 cakcs ' Jlis3 K. Penn 1, Miss A. C. Ovenden 2. Christinas pudding, Airs. T. Shaw 1, MISCKIvLANiiOUS,

Neatest darned sock, Airs. J. Grant 1. -est ironed white shirt, Aiiss G. AieKelar . Best trayeloth (3), G. Pipe 1,. Mrs. S. Bundle 2. 1

C["J,IJI!KVS COOKKRY CLASSES, For school children under 10 attending the Technical School. - Cornish 1! ( i ' JL ' Sllt Tl>ard 1, F. Bavly ... JSayly II.C. SaUsage V( ,]i Q1), J- -ir nTT^,V 5, '^ nl 2 - J<™ ii.,% (17), I', .lolnwton 1, ]). Gilbert 2 K "'Zier and 1!. Alio,i h.c. Scones (10)' ;• M. Sheppard aiu , K- F1111 ,, r , j, I'-vetts L.I-. Swiss roll (21), Mona. Le-' I'ino 1, ,D. (iibbons 2, E. Tinladv F P'i'o, iind M. Rtnlir e. (lingcrbroad (12)' h. Miller 1. IS. Allen 2,