HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 298, 11 December 1908, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

A UECuIiD EXIUBITIOX. 'l'lie *pring show „f the Xewl'lymoull. JllortK-ultun,! Society was held yeslerilth't'ti Wcru 8 |0 ""V Pulton, that the recent heavy ruins, with accompanying higl, w inds, , ~ , 0n...,! ,„, li(m ultlll . sh ; B r I 1 it. ,mi,t have been anything b ..l i«H to sec where the hann cine in I .r'drih l Ui, ' , " i,w : i ' i,i,R ' r, ' wti ™ i^:J ÜbWrnv" '" - Ncw uud proudly „e,er .-„ ,„.,„, exhibitors. '- , show was not -i «in.ri . • , anymean,' V» t^ Ihe exhibits were shown on long, narow tables running almost (1 ° ,„,, ™c«'ofti,eha l i,^. a ; , I ' , ; l L , l u e otl ' Owiag to the excess of entries ove. , e expectations of the management " ne best interests of the public. We «ould suggest that in future shows he

"Slit be shown to advantage in the' Jicss l ' , , r *. whore, too, the niantclpiec >s ' , ;, ,ulll ' le ™ H to better advalitage t an „ a the stage as now. The wall space at the back of the stage is limited, so that various exhibits a.most touch each other, au< l it is sometimes hard to determine where one exhibitor's work '■nils and another begins. The space thus set free could be devoted to say

the cut blooms, and tJie congestion on the main floor greatly relieved. The time has come, too, for a little artistic arrangement of the exhibits on the part of the committee. The present long, low tables have become monotonous lo the great number of people who merely go to Uie show because there is a show" Every show is much the same as its predecessor, tliey say. Tie pot plants would look infinitely better on threedecker of four-decker staging, and the cut blooms would be better if thev were ranged tier upon tier. Baskets of flowers might lie suspended on wires. A step onward in this direction was made this year by the use of a number of stands presented by Mr. Y. W. Samlford for the boumiets. It i s scarcely necessary to say that a shower bouquet can hardly be persuaded to look its best when laid on a flat Surface of white.

To carry out these suggestions and a [ few other improvements -which have doubtless suggested themselves to the members of the .management committee, ■will doubtless take money, but an energetic committee in charge of a series of socials would soon "raise the wind" required. And tlie money could be spent to great advantage in pleasing the eye of the average man and the average woman who does not, like the enthusiastic horticulturists, stoop over and closely examine almost every petal of the flowers in his own particular pet class.

The actual conduct of yesterday's | show was excellent, Air. John Paton, the president, bringing years 0 f experience to bear and pouring the right lubricant on to those little bits of the involved machinery which threatened to hitch. Mr. W. P. Xicoll, the secretary, proved himself the right man for the' position, and his courtesy was freely acknowledged by his colleagues and the exhibitors. The stewards included most of the veterans of the Society's official list, with the introduction of some new blood, and their work was such that the judging was completed at an early hour. There was a very good attendance during the afternoon, and the ladies in charge of the afternoon tea department seemed to do good business. At night the building was crowded. Mr. W. Perry's orchestra rendered a programme of well-selected music at intervals.

POT PLANTS. The array of pot plaats was not as large as has been seen here on some former occasions, particularly in the dowering section. Remark was made upon the shrinkage of the exhibits, of begonias, fuchsias, and geraniums, the two latter classes not filling at all iwell. The catalogue provided in most cases for three exhibits of a kind, and this no doubt narrowed down the number'of persons eligible to compete. Tuberous begonias in bloom included a, very tine specimen shovyn by Col. Alessenger. In the collection of Dowering begonias Air. W. Nichols allowed three very tine

plants, a very pretty and vigorous pink one being generally admired. Air. S. W. Shaw showed the only foliage begonia, an excellent plant. In the fuchsias a new variety, "The Duchess," was shown by Col. Messenger. Pelargoniums were poor. Airs. Yickery'a exhibit of caleolaria was a gem, tV blooms being ueaily two inches across. Ferns were good, particularly the imported ferms. Palms were scarce. In new or rare plants, not otherwise speci lied, Mr. Chew Chong won with a capsicum. Aliss iPercy Smith exhibited a Roman white hyacinth ill full bloom. This was recently imported from IS.ur. and was grown in eneoanut fibre and oystet shell, the present blooms being four or live months out of season. Mr. Chew Chong showed four well-developed pepper trees, in bearing.

CUT FLOWERS. Cut (lowers defy description. Every section was full of ipiality. For general' excellence the public opinion was divided between the sweet peas and the rcses. Of the latter, it .should be sufficient to say that for beauty, symmetry, color and quality they vied with and in many instances exij'llcd the blooms on the stands of the professional \iursoi; men from whom the trees had been original!,! obtained. Undoubtedly the ISMIH show brought together the finest collection of roses yet seen here. Competent authorities declared that the blooms were as good as could be grown anywhere in New Zealand, and the theory "no clay, n» roses" received a severe shaking. Mr. W. W. Smith, on; of the judge-, declared that all were roses of merit. He drew attention to the fact that local growers were going in foi loses of the best kinds, and growing them well, lie expressed the opinion thai Xew Plymouth should have a .-pedal rose show. The sweet peas made a rare show, and gladioli furnished a showy section. Mention should be made of special displays "for exhibition only," made by .Messrs. 11. Cock and Newton King, both including several varieties of flowers whose beautv is not seen in the average garden. Tlie stewards regretted that thee had to cramp these exhibits, each of 'which v --M (jUitc a ilower show in itself.

DECORATIVE SECTION. Tim decorative section .tilled well. The exhibits were placed upon the stage, and even- available inch was taken up. Tbo "lca'tcst i.ilcrct was taken in thedecorated tables. There were 17 entrants in tlie open class and six ill that for »irls" under IS. The judging wiw done by -Mr,. C. 11. Westoii, lira. W-JJewU-v, and Mr. .1. Wi'ightJiwn, catli acting' independently of the other and awarding points. Their cards were then handed in and the prizes awarded on the ~.,..r , ....a t e -v-ti'in. Ail three give top pTiil" we we- mid. to Mi>. J. .11I'retlievV table, thr decoration of which consisted of a delicate arrangement of tinted pale blue sweet peas, with tiny white Mowers and light grasses. The second prize was won by Miss Matthews with another blue design, in winch larkspur, ixias.swcct -peas. p.,n-ics : and Canterburv bells were conspicuous. Miss Skinner was third, scarb'l llowcrs being used, including po,ppie-. ger.uimms, _\!iicau daisv, and a. variety of heath. Ihe table* -were all nicely arranged, though there was, i,i the opinion of the judges, a tendencv to overload the centrepieces. Several ladies yesterday expressed tic opinion that a separate class should b" provided in which the competitors might U table centres. In the junior section Miss M. MeCahev won with a tasteful

use of veHow lon-spurred a.piilcjm am] with their own t«l>;<K'' '»» tufted haii-rass. The second award ~.„ f„ r Miss Irene Fretheys confection of en-am ami .)>'niW *wn )'™s »>»l *"" ~i„,litza. Tin' mantelpiece- were, on the whole heave, hut, the winner. -\lui: Clarke' ha.l her yellow bloom- nicely 1-danced. Mis- -I. Mclxolku'- wiMHinl,.„i,,.iet of .lark blue llowers w-a-a u-r; ~,„!tiful arrangement ..I hue ..««•«». ,„ ,!,„,,! ( l,sij,,H Mi- CaUlcy depicted ~ Held of .hii-ie-. a. cow. ami a >yk"> 1 ,|,.5;..» Mis- M. liuehanaii con-trm-tiii;: ' a jramly butterfly from piinsics.

VATIVF I'F.\NTS. ~,„.,„ IVl . ri . -ever,.! collections of .J, ve .lowei- I 1..-"-i.- Tlnit.o. llio vn-ietii's. correctly named. « nit-i not a'-howy'exhibit. '- >""' "' tl( ' nio-t meritorious. VF.<":KTAI!I.KS. ~-,,„,. exhibit of vcjreial.U- «■■,-. i ,|rikin.'- indication of the p.-Uufvily knr'vtliniv.mM'^ri";":;;::,, K.nvwhore. Of c-pec.,l m.-rn wis r ~- s . Allen's displav ol potatoes jt own ~ ,i ; ,i, i..||,i- Severn exhibitori,t l-ranklcc'h talk. ■ n<" named their product-, a 11 nni til. should lie cucourufc'td, if not insisted UnoU.

r COOKERY AXD PRESERVES. The exhibits of preserves were nut quite as large as were expected, Imt cookery came forward in line classes ' from both adults and juve;iiles, The I quality was of a very high order. (Ire.it interest centred ill tile children's classes, some of flie products of their litLlj lingers comparing favorably with the I'i'st adult exhibitors'.

XLIISKitV.MKX'S DISPLAYS. I'our nurserymen had displays, and "V ll "'se came from outside.' 'i>» oca men were Mr. J. I{. Duncan, of J ,V esl »"n, and the Morshead Xurserv , Company. Air. Duncan showed rarities j I '" «™u lilies, a fine range of | wl ill iV - Siuwn roses and carnations, including I some novelties, ami a collection of palms, "lis, and other p„t plants. .Mr. V (J Davies was ill. charge. The Morshead Aui-sery's stand, in charge of Jlr. Fran-

ks Morshead, was eonsijicuoiis on account of the line spravs of ramblers anil many specimen boxes of cut roses grown tit their nursery. A tulip tree was an attractive novelty. Pot plants competed the display. Messrs. J. ■ t.eiglitimui and Sou (Awahuri) staged , '|i»U> n rose show, with magnificent i blooms of some of the linest roses vet imported to the Dominion, besides the more widely known varieties, grown to

perfection. There must have lieea over a couple of hundred blooms. Delphintuus, calceolaria, gladioli, peonies and a novelty in.the shape of a "smoke plant' aided the ellcct. -Messrs. Lai',l and Sons' ( Waiiganui) exhibit was almost entirely of roses, including the new rcsrlicnanltiana. which is the hitest in climbing roses. A sprav of South African broom attracted the* notice of connoisseurs. All the nurserv ' men seemed to have a profitable day's trading.

PRIZE-LIST, The following, is the list of awards:— I'OT PLAXT.S. Begonia, dowering (one)— Mrs. W. li. -Messenger 1. (Two entries). Begonia, dowering (ihree varieties). —\V. XicliolU 1. (On,, entry). Begonia, f.diage W. M m w 1. (One entry). Begonia, foliage (three varieties).W. Xicholls 1. (0,,e entrvj. t'lichsia, single (three, varieties) —\\ Xicholls 1, Mrs. W. B. Messenger 2.' (Two entries). " fuchsia, double (one)— Mrs. W. 1! Messenger 1. (0 ;le entry]. Geranium, single (one)"— Mrs. 0. 11. MeUahey 1. (One entry).

Geranium, double (one).—Airs. G H McGahey 2. (One entry). Geranium, double (three varieties) W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Geranium (collection).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Coleus (one).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Pelargonium (one.).—F. Goodacre 2. (One entry). Musk (one pot).—Mrs. J. Way 1.. (One entry). Petunia, single (three varieties).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Calceolarit (one)—J. Vickery 1. (One entry). Lobelia (one).—F. Goodacre 1. Mrs. Morrison 2. (Three entries). Cineraria (one).—W. Xicholls 2. (One entry).

(Primula (one).—Aliss Devenish 1 and 2. (Three entries). 1 Lilium Amaryllis, in flower (one).— S. W. Shaw 1, (One entry). Flowering plant in bloom, not otherwise specified (one).—W. Xicholls 1, Mrs. R. Street 2. (Three entries). Flowering plant in bloom, not otherwise specified (three varieties).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). : Foliage plant, not otherwise specified (one).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Foliage plant, not otherwise specified (three varieties).—W. Xicholls 1. (One entry). Hanging basket with plant or fern (one).—Aliss Devenish 1. (One entry). •Feru, Maidenhair (one)—Aliss Devenish 1. (One entry). Fern, X.Z. (one)*.—Airs. J. C. Webster 1, W. Xicholls 2. (Two entries). Ferns, X.Z. (three varieties), W. Rowe's special.—W. Xicholls 1. (Two entries).

Kern, foreign, one, small, —G. H. McGahey 1, Aliss Devenish 2. Ferns, foreign (three varieties), W. Rowe's special.—Airs. W. B. Alessenger 1, W. Xicholls I, (Two entries.) Fern, Aspidestra (one).—W. Xinholls 1. (Quo entry). Fern, Asparagus, any variety other than Springheri.—Airs. 'Grayling 1. (One entry). Lycapodium (one).—W. Xicholls 1. (Two entries). Palm (one).—Airs. J. C. Webster 1. (Two entries). New or rare plant, not otherwise specified.—Chew Cliong 1, Alls. R. Street 2.

CUT FLOWERS. Roses (three varieties).—ll. King 1, J. Burgess 2. (Two entries). Hoses (six varieties.).—ll. King 1. (line entry). lioses ("is varieties), J. Wcightinan and Son's special.—ll, King 1. (One entry I. Itose. locally-grown (one).—J. Staples I, Mrs.. (1. 11. AleGabey 2 and .'I. (Four entries I. Hose, locallv grown (three varieties). -.). 11. Frethey 1, Mrs. Salt 2. (Four entries). Rose, locallv grown (six varieties).— 11. Kiui! 1. J.'ll.'Frethev 2. (Three entries)." Rose locally grown (12 varieties).--(First and second prizes Sutton's seeds) -J, 11, Frethey 1, .Mrs. J. Gibson 2. (Two eiitrien). Rose, Polyanthus (three varieties).--Airs. J. Gibson 1. I One enUv). Verbena, three heads of each (three varieties).-. Mrs. Hannah I, Mrs. J. Gibson 2. (Six entries). Antirrhinum (-ix varietie-) W. Xicholb. 1. Newton King 2, .Mrs. 11. Street h.c, P. Goodacre. h.c. (Six entries). Dianthns (collection)—Xewton King 1, J, Burgess 2. (Four entries), Carnations (six varieties).-Mrs. Ellerm I, Airs. K. Wylie 2. (Five entries),Picotees and carnations (collection).--Alr.s. Ellerni 1. (One entry.) .Nasturtiums (twelve varieties).—Airs. Alessenger 1. Aliss Devenish 2, -Miss Ruby Allen h.c. (Eleven varieties). I l'ausies (six varieties).—Airs. J. Gibson 1, F. Goodacre 2, iS. W.'Shaw h.c. (Seven entries). I'ansie.s (twelve varieties). —Airs. J. Gibson 1, S. W. Shaw 2, F. Goodacre h.c. (Four entries). Geranium, single (one).—Mrs. J. Gibson 1, Airs.'Messenger 2. (Six entries). Geranium, single (three varieties)— Airs Alessenger 1, Mrs. J. Gibson 2. (Four entries). Geranium (duublc), one.— Mrs. McGahey 1, Airs. J. Gibson 2. (Two entries). Geranium, double (three varieties)— Airs. J. Gibson 1. All's. R. Street 2. (Four entries),

(.leiauiuuis (collection).—Mrs. J. Oibson 1. C M. Kyngdon 2. Mrs. 10. li. Kvumloii iH.c. (Tin-™ entries). Velargonhun, single (onc).-.1. 'V iekcry 1, -Miss Stanford i, -Mrs. Kllenn li.c, (Four entries). . Veliirgonium, doiilile (one)-—Mrs. .1. (illhiun 1, Maude C. Howling 2. -Mrs. F. 15. ivimeri'll li.c. (Three entries). l'|.c>liy (nlllM— ill'.-. .1. (iillsOll 1. (One : entry)." ' , Sweet peas, three heads u. each (three varieties).-F. lioodacrc 1. S. W. Shaw i. \V. It. Scott, li.c. (Nine entries). Sweet peas, three heads of cacti, (six varieties).-W. B. Scott 1, W. Kich-(,ll-;2. (Ten entries). Kweet |ie;is, three heads of each. 12 varieties, (First and second prizes Sutton's seeds).—S. W. Shaw 1, F. Uoodacre 2.V. ti. Scott li.c. (Fight entries!. Culleetion of sweet ]>eas. tliree Jicads of eaeli 3(1 varieties. (0. 10. JScllringer's S | ll . l .i ! ,l)._F. Uoodaerc. 1. Mrs. Uannali ■>. (Six entries). CUulioli (three varieties).-Mrs. 1.1lerin 1, Mrs. Messenger 1. (four enAzalea 1..1ie).-.loan Ardeii I. (One eiilrv). , , . Azalea (throe, varietie-).—loan Ar.len 1. (One entry). Ciiluinliine. tliree .lilnnnis each (iliree varieties).—Frank King 1. XcwHin King ■>. (Four ciiuic-l. Sweet William, -ingle Vail- (Uivcc varieties).-F. (loodaere. 1, Frank King 2. (Six entries). Sweet William, single heads (six van--0,i,.5).-■'!•'. (loodiicre 1. -la-, liuigcss i. (live ellirics). I>lil„x Diuiiimuiidi. Iliree heads of ,s,.li (-is va.rlet-icsl.-Mrs. .1. (lilismi 1.

(line, eiiiryl. lihoilodcndi'Oii Virginalis (one).—Newton Kin;: I.Mrs. A. SUudish 2. (Four entries!. . , UliKiloilciuliv.il. am- other variety.— Mrs .1. (Tib-on 1, Mi-. A. Stamlish 2. (TJiree elltrie-'l. liliododciidroii (throe vanelios)-.Fo,in Anion 1. «', iilr.vl. Delphinium fonc)-Miss \ era l.vooks - l \ewlon-Kin'.'2. (Four entries). '•Delphinium Cluee varieties)—\~cwtoi) Kinjr 1. Mi-- il'eivy Smith 2. (Three entries). . . , Canterbury hells (three varieties).Mrs. J. Cibson 1. (six entries). Canlerburv bolls (six varieties)— Jas. ISuruess 1, Emily -Mace 2. (Three cniPoppios (six varieties)— Mrs. fi. 11. ' Mc(c,,l,oy 1. S-. Percy Smith 2. (Throe entries). I Stocks, lirompton (three varieties).BR IB .Scoiii Ii !(Oao entry)'.

Iris, Japanese (three varieties). - Xewton King 1. .Miss Vera Brooks ■>, (Three entries). Fuchsia, single (three varieties).— Mrs. A. B. Eraser 1, Mi's. E. A. Allen 2. (Five entries). Fiuusia, duublc (three varieties).— Mrs. E. A. Allen 1, Mrs. J. Salt 2. i (Three entries). Gaillardia (three varieties).—Xewton | Kmg 1. (One'entry), ISOUQUETS AXD FLORAL DESIGNS? Table Baskct.-Aliss Dillon ji um|) , Miss J. s. .UcKctlar 2. (Six entries.) Bridal lioucutet.—Miss J. S. AkKcllar 1, Aiiss Etnei Standish 2. (Four en-

j tries.) Hand Bouquet— Miss J. ,s. AleKcllar 1, -Miss L. K. Skinner 2. (Three entries.) Jititlonholcs.—Aliss 10. CartJicw l.Aliss Fcnton >. (Six entries.) Ladies' Spnns.-Aiiss J. S. McKellar ■ I, Miss Fenum 2. (Seven entries.) Bowl.-Mrs. .1. C. Webster 1, Airs ,1. Gibson ~ .Aliss K. Uamerton j,.c. (Ten entries.)

F.ower Stand.—Miss Birdie Clarke 1, Miss K. Uamci-tou 2. (Only entries ) Wreath.—.Vli ss Ethel Polls 1, Aliss K. llameiton 2. (Four entries.) Cross. —Aliss K. llanierton 1, Jliss Klhel i'otts 2. (Four entries.) Floral Design.—Aliss Cattley I, Aliss Marjorie Buchanan 2. (Three' entries.l Winner Table Decoration.-Airs. J II Fiethey 1, Aliss Al. B. Alatthcws 2, Miss L. K. Skinner ;i, Aliss Aioiuo h.c. (Nixteen entries.) Dinner Table Decoration, for ..iris under IS.-Marjorie AleGalicy 1, °ii.ss Irene Frothey 2. (Six entries.) Decorated Mantelpiece. Aliss J{. Clarke 1, Aliss .1. Curtis 2, Aliss Monro h.c. Xine entries. CHILDREN'S CLASSES.

Hand Bouquet, girls Id to 1(1.—Bose Heed J, Marjqrie Mcliahey 2, Uaribel l'ellew h.c. (Sixteen entries.) Hand Bouquet, bovs 12 to 10.— Leonard (ioodacre 1, Harry Mellahoy >, ( Eight entries.) Jlandi Bouquet, girls under li>.— Harriet Emeny I, Kate Ciroombridge 2. (Sixteen entries.) Hand Bouquet, boys under 12.—Loftas Kussell 1, Robert UJasgoW 2. (Thirteen entries.) Best-arranged Basket, girls la to Hi.— Marjorie MeUahey 1, Ethel Spencc 2. (Nine entries.) Best Two Buttonhole Bouquets, girls lei to Hi.-Florence Wintield 1, Aliso-.i Blair 2. Dorothy Blanchett v.h.c, Agnss Hooker c. (Thirty entries.) Best Two Buttonholes, girls under 12. —Thelmn Buchanan 1. Dor a White 2, Madge Jury c. (Forty-three entries.) Best Two Buttonhole Bouquets, boys

12 to Hl.—Hurry McGahey 1, Leonard Goodacre 2. (Sixteen entries.) Best Two Buttonholes, boys under 12. —lan Roy 1, Leslie Johnston 2. (Thirtyeigdit entries.) VEGETABLES (Open Class). Asparagus, Airs. Standish 1,. Dr. Fookes 2, Mrs. A. B, Fraser li.c. Four entries.) Peas, 15 nods—B. S. Longstaff 1, J,. Allen 2, Joh n Vickery h.c, F. W. Sandford c. (Thirteen entries.) Broad Beans, 15 pods.—D. Xewsou 1. 11. Adams 2, F. R. Pepper-ill h.c. (Seven entries.) Ueet, round—ll. S. Longstaff 1, E. Beale 2. Beet, long.—B. S. Longstaff 'l. Cauliflower.—(H. Way 1, James Way 2, E. S. Allen h.c, H. J. Gilbert c. (Seven entries.) Cabbage, any variety.—G. Tisch 1, E. Beale 2, John Vickery h.c, E. S. Allen c. (Eleven entries.) Cabbage, red.—N. Allen 1, B. S, Lomrstatf 2. ■"

Carrots, long.—B. S. Longstaff 1, J, Vickery 2. (Four entries.) Carrots, short.—iß. S. Longstaff 1, E. S. Allen 2. (Four entries.) Lettuce, cabbage.—James Salt 1, G. Hook 2. (Five entries.) Lettuce, cos—G. Hook 1 and 2. (Thrse entries.) Lettuce, other variety.—G. Hook 1, E. S. Allen 2. (Four entries). Onions.—A. Lee 1, G. H. McGahey 2, J. Vickery h.c. (Seven entries.) Onions, potato.—B. S. Longstail 1, E. S. Allen 2, G. 11. McGahey h.c. (Seven entries.) Parsley.—Aliss 'Stanford 1, H. Way 2. (Four entries.) Parsnips—B. S. Longstail' 1, J. Vickery

Rhubarb.—F. Ring 1, G. 11. AlcCahey 2. (Five entries.) Leeks—B. S. Lougslall' 1. Radish, long red.—J. Vickery 1. Radish, long white—B. S. Longstail' 1, 11. Adams 2. (Three entries.) Radish, other variety.—G. Hook 1, H. Adams 2, (Five entries). Turnips, white. —E. S. Allen 1, X. Allen 2, W. Ambury h.c. (Five entries.) Turnips, anv other variety—E. S. Allen 1. Potatoes, kidney.—E. S. Allen 1, X'ewton King 2, E. S. Allen h.c. (Seven entries, i Potatoes, other than kidnc\s,_ YV, K. Ilendiill 1, E. S. Allen 2, John Gibson h.c. (Eleven entries.). Potatoes, six varietics.—E. S. Aileu 1. W. E. Beudall 2. Potatoes, three varieties.—E. S. All»u 1. W. K. lirmlall 2, E. S. Allen bx. (Six entries.) ■Potatoes, collection of twelve varieties—E. S. All.'ii I.C. Al. K'.iiKdon 2. Collection of Vegetables.-K. S. Allen 1, V. W. Samlford 2, P.. S. Ungual! li.e. FRUIT (Open Class). Gooseberries.— James Way 1, 11. 11. AicGahev 2. (four entries.) VwA Currants.—Mrs, R. Street 1, Mrs. Standi- 1 .! 2. (Three entries.) Oranges, local.-S. W. Shaw 1. Lemons, local. -Mrs. Standish 1, Jas. Burgess 2. (Four entries.) * HOME-AIADE PRESKUYBS.

Fruit iu syrup- F. Gooducrc 1. Mi>. li. Struct i,' -Mrs. li. ]l. McGahcy h.c., Mrs. .1. 11. Street c. (Four entries,) Marmalade, orange ov lemon.-- Mrs. Morrison ], Ill's. H. F. Russell 2. (Six entries.) •lam, oiie variety.— Mrs. JjcaUmm, sen., 1. Mrs. J. Suit'2. (Five entries.) Jelly.—Mrs. Cholwill 1, Miss J. Bai'.i 2. (Five entries.) Honey.—Mrs. John lirowu 1. Tomato Sauce—'.Mrs. E. M-urtimer 1, Mrs. Pipe 2. (Three entries.) Sauce, any other kiiul. —i'\ lloodacie 1 and 2. Tomato Pickle.—Mrs. Pipe 2. Chutney— Mrs. JlcKellar 2. Vinegar. —' Mrs. Wintiekt 1, Mrs. McKelliir 2. (Three entries.) Wine—Mrs. L. G. I'. Spencer 1, Mrs. E. Mortimer 2. (Six entries.) CHILDKE.YS COOKERY CLASSICS (For ehililren ninlcr 10 attemlbg Tcc'.inical School), Cornish Pasties. Ellio Tiphuly 1, Agues Hooker 2. (Five entries.) Sausage Itoll.-Marie Sole 1. L. 31. Slicppiiid 2. (Ten entries.) Jam Tails.—Freda Johnston 1, Elsie White 2, Elsie Gilbert h.c. (Thirteen entries.) Scones.—Agnes Hooker 1, Doris Gilbert 2, L. .M. Sheppaixl h.c., Norn Crozier c* (Eighteen.entries.) Gingerbread Cnkc—Marjorie Shaw ). Belle Allen 2, Irene Met.!alley h.c. (Fourteen entries.) 'Swiss Poll —Florric Lcalaud 1, Eileen Pipe 2, Elsie White h.c, Adcliiia Sadoui jc. (Eighteen entries.)

INJ3IE-3IADE BREAD, CAKES, ETC. (Open Class). Butter, 21b.—Mrs. W. )'.. Oraul 1, Eric lioodaere 2. (Four entries.) Devonshire Cream.—lli\<. K. S. Allen 1, 31m. L. 31. Ocorge '2. (Five entries.) Bread, not loss than 21b.-Mrs. A. 3[. l'urdie 1, 31rs. J. U. Street i, 3lrs. E. Jlortimer ;i. (Twelve entries.) Bread from ■■Champion" Hum-.—Mrs. A. 31. l'urdie. 1, Hi's. K. Jlamerton ■>. 31rs. A. Hooker 3. (Twelve oillrius.) Bread, whole meal —3lrs. A. 31. l'urdie 1, 3lrs. E. Mortimer 2. (Six entries.) ( Din-ant Loaf— Jlrs. -i. 11. Street I. Mrs. A. M. l'urdie 'i Miss Ada Xioho.s 3, Mrs. J. While li.c. (Seven entries.) i Plain Siones (Utile and Co.'s Hour 1.--Mrs. .1. Salt 1, Mrs. A. Hooker ■>. Mrs. .r. Way 3. (Eight entries.) Cinile Scones.--Miss Ada Xielnrils li.c. Scones niilde iwrtli butter.—Miss K. Smith 1, Mi-s Ada Nieholls 2, 3lrs. A.I Lee ;i. (Twelve entries.) Swiss Itoll— 3lrs. lintilierford 1. Mrs. A. M. .Skelly 2, Mrs. A. bee li.e. (Fight entries.) •lam Samhvicli.-31rs. J. (.'. Webster 1. Mrs. K. Mortimer 2, Mis, Ada Nichqlls li.e. (Eleven entries,.) Sponee Cake,-3lrs. tl. 11. 3lcCahoy I. Miss J. S. MeKellar i. Miss -I. Curtis I). (Nine entries.) ,lam Tarts.—Miss Freda .lohnsloii I. Miss Kathieeii I'enn 2, Miss Elsie (lilberl li.e. (Xino entries.) •Sausage Bolls.-Mrs. A. I.ee I. Miss K. Veiiifi. -Mr-. .1. Bain h.e. (Kijilit entries.) Cake without eggs.--Miss f'ipe 1, 31 's. .1. If. Street 2, 3trs. J. Curtis li.e. Seed Cake.-Miss 31. Howling I, >[ V s. Pipe 2. Airs, llutherl'ord h.e. (Hijjlit entries.) i Shortbread. -'Miss A. Nieholls 1, MU» J. S. MeKellar li.c. Cake, iced for ell'eet.—Miss C. 11. BePlov 1. Fruit Cake.-31iss Devoiiish 2. .Mrs, <i. 11. .MeCahey li.c. Loaf (jliiiyerbread.—3lrs, I'ipe I. (Two entries.) Collection of Small Cakes,—Hiss Jlav

.. jorie McGahey 1, (Two entries.) Cocoattut Lee.—Aliss A. Brewster 1 Master Harry Gilbert 2. (Six entries.) . I Turkish Delight.—Airs. L. C. I'. Spen ccr 2. (Two entries.)