HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 217, 12 March 1912, Page 7

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

CAPE EGMONT SOCIETY'S FIXTURE. 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) The fourteenth annual show of the Cape Egmont Horticultural Society was held in the Warea hall on Wednesday. The day was fine, although rain threatenled at times. The number of entries was I just as good as other years and the quality also was very good. A special exhibit of 36 varieties of sweet peas was exhibited by Mr. A. C. Downes, of New Plymouth. The children's writing was so good_ and even that extra prizes had to be given, it being impossible for the judge to pick the best. In the evening a large crowd was in attendance and music was kindly supplied by the Ducker family, and several songs w«re contributed. In the sheep-guessing competition there were about 42 tickets sold, and the sheep was won by Murray Clarke, who guesed the .exact .weight, viz., 1691b5. The gift auction was a record for the society, some extraordinary prices being realised, a bunch of grapes fetching 10s. Mr. T. E. Larking made a very capable auctioneer. The following is the (prize list:—

POT PLANTS. (Judge, Mrs. G. W. Rogers.) Cactus, specimen.—Mrs. W. Revell 1 and 2. Cactus, collection.—Miss F. Corbett 1. Specimen plant.—B. A. Layard 1. Specimen plant, foliage,—Kumara 1. CUT BLOOMS. (Judge, Mrs. G. W. Rodgers.) Rose, any variety.—J. J. Burgess 1, C. Penwarden 2. Roses, collection,—J. Burgess 1. Carnations and Pieotees.—Mrs. C. Moore 1, J. Burgess 2. Gladioli, collection.—J. Burgess 1. Phlox -Drummondi.—Mrs. J. F. Phillips 1. . Dianthus.—J. Burgess 1, Mrs. C. Moore 2. Fuschid.—J. Burgess 1. Dahlias, single.—J. Burgess I; double, Annie Tobin 1; cactus, J. Burgess 1; best general collection, J. Burgess 1. Nasturtiums.—C. Penwarden 1, J. Burgess 2, B. A. Layard h.c. Geraniums.—J. Burgess 1. Asters—Mrs. J. F. Phillips 1, J. Burgess 2. Marigolds, collection.—Mrs. C. Moore Pansies.—W. B. Smith 1, Mrs. C. Moore 2. Petunias.—J. Burgess 1. Sweet Peas. C. Penwarden 1, Annie Tobin 2; collection, C. Penwarden 1, J. Burgess 2. Cannas—J. Burgess 1. Salpiglosis.— J. Burgess 1. Callioipsis.—J. Burgess 1, J F Phillips 2. ' Gcobiosa.—J. B. Groom 1, J. Burgess Hollyhock.—Mtr. C. Moore 1. Zinnias.—J. B. Groom 1, J. Burgess 2. Sunflowicr.—Mrs. T. Julian 1. o Larkspur.—J. Burgess I, W. B. Smith Cut blooms.—B. A. Layard 1, Miss F. Corbett 2. VEGETABLES. (Judges, Messrs. Groom and Pelham.) Mangolds, red, A. Jackson 1, J. Burgess 2; yellow, R. Julian 1, C. Wells 2. Turnips, swede, C. Wells 1, T. Tobin 2; field, A. Jackush 1, H. Chapman 2; garden variety, C. Penwarden 1. Carrots, field, red or white, A. Jackush 1, J. Burgess 2; table, W. B. Smith 1, IL Pelham 2. Beet, any variety, J. Burgess 1, J. E. Still 2. Onions, potato, W. B. Smith 1; spring, J. Burgess 1„ J. ,E. Still 2; autumn, J. Burgess 1; eschalots, C. Penwarden 1. Mrs. W. 11. Julian 2. Vegetable marrow, Miss F. Corbett 1, J. Burgess 2. Pumpkin, heaviest, Miss F. Corbett 2. Cucumber, table, W. Quickenbett 2. Cucumper, table, W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Cabbages, cooking, W. Quickenden 1, J. E. Still 2; cattle, A. Jackush 1; pickle, J. Burgess 1, R. Julian 2, W, Quickenden h.c.; Lettuce, ffataage, C. Penwprdem:i. > ... Bob «a

J. Burgess 1. Best collection vegetables, \ C. Parker 1, A. Long 2. Rhubarb, six j stalks, Mrs. W. Taylor 1, J. E. Still 2. t Peas, H. Pelham 1, J. Burgess 2. Par- I | snip, Mrs. W. 11. Julian 1, 11. Pelham 2. ! Potatoes, early, J. Burgess 1, R. Julian | 2; late, Naho Te Whiti 1, J. E. Still 2; I six varieties, J. Butgess 1; twelve i varieties, J. Burgess 1, Naho Te White J 2; best varieties of potatoes in show, J. Burgess 1, W. B. Stnith 2. Best collection of green herbs, Mrs. Barak 1. B. A. Layard 2. FRUIT. (Judge, Mr. Morshead.) Apples, desert, J. B. Groom 1, W. Quickenden 2, Mrs. Corbett h.c.; kitchen, H. Pelham 1, J. B. Groom 2; collection, W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Pears, dessert, W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2; collection, W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Peaches, J. Burgess 1. Plums, dessert, W. Quickenden 1; Japanese, W. Quickenden 1; collection, J. Burgess 1, W. Quickenden 2. Grapes, blaek, J. B. Groom 1. Quinces, Blanche Wright I,' J. Burgess 2. Medlars, J. Burgess 1. Walnuts, J. Burgess 1. Lemons, J. Burgess I, B. A. Layard 2. Limes, J. Burgess 1. Tomatoes, J. Burgess 1. Fruit, | any variety, W. B. Smith 1. Fruit, col- | lection, J. Burgess 1, W. Quickenden 2. PRESERVES, HONEY, PICKLES j DAIRY PRODUCE. I ■ (Judge, Mrs. Hamilton.) !

Honey in jar, H. Pelham 1. Preserved fruit, Mrs. Larking I.' Jam, any variety, Mrs. S. Wells 1, Mrs. W. Revell 2; collection, Mrs. Clothier 1, Mrs. W. Taylor 2. Jelly, Mrs. H. Pelham 1, Mrs. Groom 2. Pickles, any variety, Mrs. S. Wells 1 and 2; collection, Mrs. Wells 1. 'Sauce, Mrs. \y. Taylor I,' Mrs. W. Revell 2. Wine, Mrs. Groom 1; best matured, Mrs. Groom 1. Vinegar, Mrs. W. B. Clarke 1. Chutney, Mrs. W. Taylor 1. Butter, A Wells 1; fancy, Mrs. H. Pelham 1, Annie To bin 2. Devonshire cream, Mrs. H. Pelham 1. Lard, Mrs. W. Taylor 1. Eggs, Mrs. T. Julian 1, BREAD, CAKES, ETC. (Judge, Mr. Clarke.)

Biscuits, Mrs. Parker 1, Mrs. W. Tay-

lor 2. Scones, Mrs. W. B. Clarke 1, Mrs. H. Pelham 2. Cake, family, Miss M'. Pearce 1, Miss K. E. Corbett 2. , Loaf, home made, Miss M. Pearce 1, Mrs. Ruinball 2. Jam tarts, Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. Parker 2. Sausage rolls, Mrs. Parker 1, Mrs. A. Sole 2. Small cake, Mrs. Parker 1, Miss D. Wright! 2. Sponge roll, Miss Tobin 1, Mrs. W. H. Julian 2. Cooked potatoes, Mrs. Parker 1, Miss K. Corbett 2. Scones, girls, Miss M. Pearce 1, Miss E. Smeaton 2. scones, bachelor, B. Anderson 1. Shortbread, Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. S. Wells 2. Ginger cake, Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. Parker 2. Cocoanut ice, Mrs. S. Wells 1, Mrs. H. Pelham 2. Collection of sweets, Vera Clothier 1, Mrs. Parker 2. Jam flandwich, Mrs. Knott 1, Mrs. Tobin 2. Currant loaf, Mrs. Tobin 2. Pound cake, Mrs. A. Sole 1, Mrs. T. Julian 2. Ice cake, Mrs. A. Sole 1. Rainbow cake, Miss D. Wright 1, Mrs. Parker 2. Ginger cake, Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. Parker 2. BOUQUETS, FLORAL DESIGNS., (Judge, Mrs. Chambers.)

Table basket, Mrs. S. Wells I, Miss P. j ' Corbett 2. Bridal bouquet, Mrs. S. » Wells 1, Annie Tobin 2. Hand bouquet, ? Miss F. Corbett 1, Annie Tobin 2. • ' Lady's spray, Elma Smeaton 1, Fanny ■ ' Corbett 2. Floral design, Mrs. Barak j 1, Mrs. S. Wells 2. hand bouquet, girls under 14, Tessi Tobin 1, G-irtle Barak 2. Hand bouquet, children under 11 years, Miss C. Tobin I. Bridal suite, Annie Tobin 1. Table decoration, Miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. S. Wells 2, Mrs. W. Taylor h.c. Decorated mantelpiece, Miss F. Corbett 1, Blanche Wright 2, Mrs. Barak c., Mrs. S. Wells h.c. Best decorated bicycle, Mrs. S. Wells 1. Best I decorated parasol, Miss F. Corbett 1.

FANCY WORK. (Judge, Mrs. Guild.) Best tray cloth, Mrs H. Wells 1. Best painting, water, Mrs. Tylee 1; oil, Mrs. Barak 1, Miss S. Tylee 2. Best jpainting, Miss S. Tylee 1. Best collection of photos, amateur, J. Barnard 1, Miss S. Tylee 2. Best exhibit fancy needlework, in linen or cloth, Miss- S. Tylee h.c. Best cushion Tessie Murphy 1, Miss S. Tylee 2. Best point lace, hand-made,-Mrs. Barak 1. Best drawn threadwork, hand-made. Miss Tylee 1, Mrs. 11. Wells 2. Beet washable table centre, Miss S. Tylee 1, Mrs. Still 2. Best cotton crochet, Miss Robertson 1, Mrs. W. B. ■ Smith 2. Best collection of fancy needlework, Miss S. Tylee 1, Mrs. Still 2. Best kit or other article made from dressed flax, plain or colored, Kumaro 1. Best dressed or dyed sheepskin mat, Miss S. Tylee 1. For girls under 14 years of age.—Best darned sock, Girtle Barak 1. Best collection dried ferns, Miss Cecilia Tobin 1. For boys under 14 years of age.—Best collection birds' eggs, H. Larking I. Beet darned sock, Len Parker 1, Montie Barak 2. For girls under 9 years of age.—Best dressed doll, Tillie Clarke 1, Mary Lawn 2. , . Writing.—Girls under II years, Cissie Tobin 1, Ethel Phillips 2, Girtle Barak, (extra). Girls over 11 years. Topsy Murphy 1, Mable Phillips 2. Boys under 11 years, Malcolm Parker 1. Boys over 11 years, Len Parker 1, Gordon Wells and Leo Rodgers equal 2. Sheep-guessing: Murray Clarke 1691bs (exact weight).