INGLEWOOD HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 220, 15 March 1912, Page 7

INGLEWOOD HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW. The Inglewood Horticultural Society "'id execrable weather yesterday for the lir-t day of its annual exhibition of the products of the gardens of the district, together with specimens of the handiwork a'id culinary skill of its womenfolk. The show itself was capital. There were very large entries in many sections, particularly in the cut blooms and the vegetables, and these were perhaps the strongest also in point of quality. The display by school children was a striking feature of the show; in fact this exhibit was considered the finest ever seen at a Taranaki shok. Exhibitors came from neighboring districts to try their skill, and growers whose names had figured in the Normanby, Stratford and Tariki societies' prizelists were again prominent here. The Parish Hall is on the small side for such a show, and the decorative section was severely cramped, so that the beautiful flowers and tasteful arrangement were not readily appreciated. The farm and garden products were shown in a marquee at the back of the hall, but the damp season which had depressed some gardeners was all too evidence here, the natural floor being under water in places. This section contained much of a very high quality indeed, and so close was the competition that in several classes the services of Mr. McK. Morison had to be requisitioned as referee. In the cookery section Mrs. G. T. James, of Stratford, scored heavily, and her exhih' s drew forth praise—and envy f many. Special mention may be mad' a capital exhibit of model bridges I members of the Inglewood troop i ' Boy Scouts. A gentleman well versed in the work of constructing actual bridges said that these models were good in every respect. Mr. R. McK. Morison, of "The Stratford Nurseries," had an excellent display of pot plants, fruit and flowers, and Messrs. Duncan and Davies, cf New Plymouth, had their usual fine exhibit. The management of the show was good, the president (Mr. H. Trimble)! and the secretary (Mr. W. 11. Taylor) working hard to ensure success. On the whole this year's show must be described as a credit to the district and a credit to the Society, and it is hoped the weather to-day will enable the Society to keep the finances right. The following is the prize list:— POT PLANTS (AMATEURS).

Judge, Mr. C. Goodson. Steward, Mr. E. Messenger. Asparagus. —W. Nichols 2. Aspidistra.—Mrs. Messenger 1, W. Nichols 2. Begonia, foliage—H. Bennett 1, W. Nicholls 2. Fibrous rooted: Henwood 1, H. Bennett 2. Tuberous rooted (1), Mrs. Bennett 1. Winter flowering: H. Bennett 1. Tuberous rooted (3): W. Nichols I, H. Bennett 8. Cactus, or other succulent pjanj;—W. Nichols 1. Coleus—W. Nichols 2.~ " Fern.—Maidenhair: Mrs. Bowie 1, W. Nichols 2. Any other, established: W. Nichols 1, H. Bennett 2. . Geranium (1), Any varietJs-G. W. Robinson 2. Four flowering varieties: Mrs. !F. Hellier 2. Growing plants, X.O.S.—L. Robb 1. Palm—W. Nichols 1. Petunia, double—W. Nichols 1, H. Bennett 2. Collection, four varieties: W. Nichols 2. Specimen plant, in bloom, N.O.S.—W. Nichols 2. Pot plants, best collection—D. Nichols 1, TT. TV.taett 2. Collection of six flowering plants, in bloom—W. Nichols 1, IT. Bennett 2. CUT BLOOMS.

Judge, Mr. C. Goodson. Stewart, Mr. W. E. Messenger. Collection annuals (3 heads of each) — Mrs. Messenger 1. Collection Antirrhinum—lvy Drake 2. Collections astors—Mrs. Morison 1, Mrs. J. Petrie 2. ' Cut blooms, grown'in the open, 12 distinct varieties shown separately—Mrs. T. Reader 1, Mrs. Messenger 2, Mrs. W. Matthew? h.c. Cosmea, 3 varieties—Norfolk Road School 1, Gladys Bennett 2. Dahlia, double, 8 varieties named, 1 of each—F. Davis 1, H. Bennett 2. Double, 3 varieties named, one of each—F. Davies 1, H. Bennett 2. Cactus, 20 varieties, one of each—H. Bennett 2. Cactus, six varieties named, one of each—F. Davies 1, Mrs. J, Petrie 2. Decorative, six varieties, one of each—F. Davis 1, H. Bennett 2. Dianthus variety, three of each W. Beardley 1, Norfolk Road School 2. Collection everlastings—C. Drosdowski 2. Fuchsia, single, one spray—H. Bennett 1, Mrs. F. Hellier 2. Double, one sprayHilda Drake 1, Mrs. Messenger 2. Collection, one spray of each—lT. Bennett 1, Mrs. F. Hellier 2. Collection geraniums—W. Beardley 1, H. Bennett 2. Gladioli, variety—Mrs. J. Petrie 1, 11. Bennett 2. Collection Godetia Norfolk Road School 1, Miss L. Williams 2. I Collection Larkspur, variety—H. Bennett 1.

Lilium, two varieties, one of each— Mrs. G. R. Sutherland 1, Mrs. Messenger 2. Collection French Marigold—Miss R. dark 1, H. Trimble 2. Collection African Marigold—H. Bennett 1. Collection Nasturtium —Ballantyne 1, Norfolk Road School 2. Collection Ornamental Grasses grown by exhibitor —Mrs. Messinger 2. Pansy, six varieties, one of each—W. Beardly 1, H. Trimble 2. Collection Petunia —Mrs. Messenger 2. Collection Phlox Drummondi, 24 varieties, three of each—F. Davis 1, Mrs. J. Petrie 2. Rose, two varieties, one of each —Mrs. Messenger 1, Mrs. F. Hellier 2. Collection roses—Mrs. J. Petrie 1, H. Bennett 2. Sweet Pea, three varieties named, three of each—G. T. James 1, Mrs. J. Petrie 2. Six varieties named, three stems ,of each—Mrs. J. Petrie 1, G. T. James 2. Twelve varieties named, three stems of each—G. T. James 1. Best collection, three steams of each —Mrs. E. King 1, H. Bennett 2. Largest Sunflower—Dan Virgin 1, J. Johnson 2. Collection Verbena, three heads of each —Miss F. Hellier 1.

Collection Zinnia—F. Davis 1, 11. Manby 2. Cut bloom, one variety not otherwise mentioned —T. Drake 1 and 2. Judges, Misses Trimble and Gault. Stewards, Miss E. Brown and Mrs. Messenger. Bridesmaid's basket—Mrs. Header 1. Gladys TSennett 2, Mrs. Morison h.c. Bridal 'bouquet, shower—Miss D. Clegg 1, Mrs. King 2, Gladys Bennett h.c. Ladv's spray —Mrs. Morison 1, Miss B. N. Drake 2. Buttonhole bouquets (3) —Miss Reader 1, Miss E. Old 2. Miss B. X. Drake h.c. •Floral design wreaths and crosses Mrs. Morison 1. Three specimen glasses arranged for dining-table—Mrs. J. Gibbs 1, Mrs. C. 0. Roberts 2. Bowl of flowers—Mrs. Morison 1, Miss M. Hamerton 2, Mrs. F. Hellier h.c. Bowl of flowers of any single variety, arranged for effect with any foliage Madge Mopson 1, Miss Reader 2.

Decorated mantelpiece Mrs. C. 0. Roberts 1, Mrs. A. J. Law 2. • CHILDREN. Judges, Mesdames Curtis and Grant. Stewards, Misses Hilda and Edit)i Drake. Bouquet for boys under 9 years—Collin Horner 2. Bouquet loosely arranged for girls under 9 years of age—Keitha Leslie 1, Everald Clegg 2. Bouquet loosely arranged for girls from 9 to 16 years of age—Dinah Brown 1, Madge Hopson 2, Edna Hamerton 3. Buttonhole bouquets (3), for boys and girls under 15 years of age—Alice Heatley 'l, Eileen Hellier 2, Ernesteen Julian 3. Buttonhole bouquets for boys and girls under 9 year* of age—Florence Roberts 1, Keitha Leslie 2. Wild flowers, best collection Madge Hopson 1, R. Hopawn 2.

FARM AND GARDEN. Judges: Messrs. G. V. Tate and H. King. Artichokes, Jerusalem—Miss E. TrimHe 1, L. Heatley 2. Beans, broad, long pod—L. Heatley 2; Butter 'beans —L. Heatley 1. French beans—B. S. Longstaff 1, L. Heatley 2, Scarlet runners—H. Bennett 1, C. 0. Roberts "2, W. Quickfall h.c. Runner Leans, any other variety—H. Bennett 1. Cucumbers, garden —T. A. Kennedy 1, L. Heatley 2. Frame—J. Rivett 1. Herbs, collection—Noble King 1. Lettuce, cabbage—B. S. Longstaff 1, A. Turner 2, L. Heatley 3., Cos—L. Heatley 1. Onions, any variety—B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2, F. Loveridge h.c. Onions, heaviest and best—B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2. Pickling—B. S. Longstaff 1. Potato—J. Quickfall 1 and 2. B. S. Longstaff h.c. Best rope, not less than 141b or more than 201b—L. Heatley 1. Eschalots, brown—A. H. Clark 1. H. Manhy 2, R. Drake h.c. Parsley—N. King 1, H. Bennett 2. Peas —L. Heatley 1. Potatoes.—Kidney, 6 tubers —B, JJ. Longstaff 1, H. Trimble 2, A. Hopson h.c. White, other than kidney, six—T. A. Kennedy 1,-Walt. Jakes 2, W, Quickfall h.c. Colored, other than kidneyWalt. Jakes 1, A. Hopson 2, W. Quickfall h.c. White Elephant—Walt. Jakes 1. Up-to-date—R. Langley 1, F. Bracegirdle 2, J. Drake 3. Collection, four varieties, named —F. Bracegirdle 1. Collection of more than four varieties—B. S. Lonsstaff 1. Radishes—7j. tiea'to, 2.

Rhubarb—B. S. Longstaff 1, Mrs. Henwood, sen., 2, Miss E. Trimble h.c. Beet, long—B. S. Longstaff 1, Alec. ■Virgin 2, Ballantyne h.c. Round—B. S. ; Longstaff 1. Cabbage, two —W. Quickfall 1, R. Langley J, H. Bennett h.c. Heaviest—R. Langley 1, G. Lamb 2. Drumhead—W. Home 1, Norfolk Road School 2. Pickling, two —C. Drosdowski 1, W. Quickfall 2, Dan i Virgin h.c. Carrots, table, stump-rooted—B. S. Longstaff 1, H. Bennett '2, I. Hopkinson h.c. Table, long—Norfolk Road School 1. Red, intermediate—B. S. Longstaff 1, Norfolk Road School 2, H. Bennett h.c. White or yellow—B. S. Longstaff 1, Norfolk Road School 2, F. Loveridge h.c. Parsnips—Walt. Jakes 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, L. Heatley h.c. Cauliflowers—R. Langley 1 and h.c. Celery—L. Heatley 1, W. Quickfall 2. Maize—l. Drake 1, J. Hughes 2. Mangolds, Globe, yellow—F. Loveridge 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, Norfolk Road School h.c. Long red—F. Loveridge 1. Melons—H. Bennett 1. Pumpkin, finest for tahle use J. Drake 1, T. A. Kennedy 2 Turnips, swede —B. S. Longstaff 1, F.' Loveridge 2 and h.c. Garden swede—ll. 1 Bennett 1. Any other field variety—A. I Hopson 1. Table —Mrs. J. Henwood, sen., 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. ' Rabi—J. T. Hughes 1. Vegetable marrow, long yellow—Dan Virgin 1, F. Loveridge 2. Any other variety—A. H. Clark 1. Collection of vegetables—B. S. Longstaff 1, H. Bennett 2, T. A. Kennedy h.c.

(SCHOOL GARDEN CLASSES. Beet—lnglewood 1, Norfolk Road 2. Turnips—Norfolk 1, Lincoln 2, Inglewood h.c. Mangolds—Kaimata 1 and 2, Norfolk h.c. Mangolds, yellow globe—Kaimata 1, Norfolk 2, Lincoln h.c. Carrots, field variety Norfolk 2. Swedes folk 3. Potatoes, any variety—York 1, Kaimata 2. Collection of cut blooms —Norfolk 1, Lincoln 2, Inglewood h.c. Collection of vegetables, not more than 12 kinds—Norfolk 1, Inglewood 2. (Judge's note: "Both exhibits show very high quality.") FRUIT. Judge, Mr. V. Davies. Stewards, Mrs. Ballantyne and Mr. J. Drake. Apples, cooking—A. Hopson 1, R. Langley 2. Collection, five varieties—F. Drake 1.

Lemons—B. S. Longstaff 1. Limes—Miss E. Trimble 1. Plums, Japanese—Miss E. Trimble 1. Quinces—A. Hopson 1. Tomatoes, large red, grown under glass—l. Drake 1. Smooth red, grown under glass—J. Drake 1, J. Rivett 2. PRESERVES, WINES, ETC. Steward, Mr. W. E. Richardson. Judge, Miss McDonald. Preserved fruit, in syrup, best fourMrs. G. Bennett 1, Mrs. W. H. Julian 2, Mrs. Brittain 3. Preserved fruit, bottled in water, best four—Mrs. Brittain 1, Mrs. Julian 2. Jam, best four—No award, the judge remarking, "All exhibits too poor for a prize; very little difference." Jelly, three varieties —G. W. Robinson 2. Chutney—Mrs. Bowman 1. Mrs. A. B. Hamerton 2, Mrs. G. Bennett 3. Tomato sauce—Mrs. J. Wilson 2 and 3.

Sauee, any other variety—Mrs. G. Bennett 1 and 2. Wine, home-made, one bottle—Mrs. Bowman 1, Miss Franklyn 2, Mrs. J. Wilson 3; three bottles, Mrs. J. Wilson 1. Vinegar, table, home-made—F. W. Sandford 1, Miss Franklyn 2; fruit vinegar, home-made, Mcßeth 1. Scalded cream —Mrs. D. Beggs 1, Mrs. H. Julian 2, Mrs. G. Bennett h.c. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge, Mr. G. Doueh. Stewards, Miss Johnston and Mr. J. Drake. Butter, fresh, in rolls, private dairy— R. Thomas 1, Mrs. D. Beggs 2. Butter, saltless—Mrs. D. Beggs I. Ham, smoked—F. Loveridge L Side of bacon, smoked—F. Loveridge 1. Hen eggs, heaviest —Mrs. C. 0. Roberts I, W. A. Ballantyne 2. HOME MADE BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY, ETC. Judge, Miss McDonald. Steward, Miss Hilda Kennedy. | Biscuits, best collection—Mrs. G. T. James 1..

Small cakes, best collection—Mrs. G. T. James 1. Cake for family use, best made from Champion Flour —Mrs. Brittain 1, Mrs. G. W. Robinson 2, Mrs. Kettlewell h.c. Fruit cako —Mrs. Hughes 1, Mrs. J. Henwood, sen., 2, Mrs. G. W. Robinson h.c. Scones, girdle, six—Mrs. D. Beggs 1, Mrs. G. T. James 2. Scones, six, made from Champion flour—Mrs. G. T. James 1, Miss Heatly 2, Mrs. G. Bennett h.c. Scones, oven, six—Mrs. G. T. James 1, Mrs. D. Beggs 2, Vida Drake v.h.c. Scones, sultana, six—Mrs. G, T. James

1, Mrs. D. Beggs 2, Mrs. Heatly h.c. Pikelets, best six—Miss A. Parli 1, | Miss Johnson 2. | Shortbread—Miss Irene Williams 1, | Miss Johnson 2, Mrs. G. T. James h.c. 1 Swiss roll—Mrs. J. Henwood, sen., 1,1 Mrs. Heatly fc.«. \ ) J<sm sandwich—Miss Irene Williams , 11, Mrs. Valentine 2. | I Pastry, best collection—Mrs. W. Curd j 1, Mrs. J. Henwood, sen., h.c. I Sweets, best collection —Miss Mackay I 1 * Bread, loaf not exceeding 21bs, homemade yeast—Mrs. Virgin 1, Mrs. D. Beggs 2, Mrs. Brittain h.c. Cake, without eggs—Mrs. G. T. James 1, Mrs. H. Manby 2 and h.c. Seed cake—Mrs. J. Drake 1, Mrs. G. W. Robinson 2, Miss Valentine h.c. For Girls under 16 years. Scones, six, oven—Edith Beggs 1, May James 2, Gladys Bennett h.c. PHOTOGRAPHY. (For amateurs only.) Jildge, Mr. Cottier. Steward, Miss E. Drake. Collection, any subject, 14 plates, not more than 12 nor less than B—R. B. Barnett ■ 1, G. Ward 2. ■ Four, landscape—R. B. Barnett 1. I Collection, any subject, y 2 plates, not I less than f—R. B. Barnett 1, M. Bow- ! man 2. j Six postcards, all work to he % plates, I unless otherwise .stated —M. Bowman 1, T. W. Ward t, FANCY WORK. Judges, Mesdames 0. N. Curtis and J. Grant. Stewards, Miss E. Brown and Mrs. Messenger. Bed quilt, knitted or crochetted—Mrs., G. H. Carrington 1, Mrs. MeFarlane 2. Cotton crochet work—Mrs. G. R. Sutherland 1, G. Mills 2. Silk crochet work—Mrs. J. Wilson 1 and 2. Cross-stitch—Mrs. G. Bennett 1, Mrs. F. Hellier 2. Made up cushion—Mrs. J. Gibbs 1, Miss Myrtle Spurdle t. Cushion cover—Miss McGregor 1. • Drawn thread work—Miss Mathieson 1, Mrs. G. H. Carrington 2. Lace work—Mrs. G. Mills 1, Mrs. Hughes 2. Ivory work—Miss M. Spurdle 1, Mrs. F. Hellier 2. Stencil work—Miss G. Hughes 1 and Mount-mellic work—P. Potroz 1, Mrs.' A. J. Law 2. Table centre—Mrs. G. H. Carrington 1, Miss F. Hamerton 2, P. Potroz h.c. Tea cosy cover—Miss E. Old 1, Mrs. G. H. Carrington 2, Mrs. G. Mills h.c., Bead work—Miss Wilson 1. 1 Novelty pin cushion—Miss A. Parli 1. Novelty handbag—Miss Wilson 1. Best got up white shirt and collar, for girls under 17 years—Gladys Bennett 1. Neatest specimen darned sock or stocking—Mrs. G. H. Carrington 2. Ribbon work—Miss Myrtle Spurdle 2. JUVENILE SECTION. Judges, Messrs. Ballantyne and Whetter and Mesdames Curtis and Grant. Steward, Miss Papps. Freehand drawing Alfred Drake (Inglewood) 1, Roy Smith (InglewoocT) 2, Eileen Leech (Inglewood) 3, Norman Larsen (Inglewood) and Raymond Barford (Lincoln) h.c. Geometrical drawing—Rita Haworth 1, f Alfred Drake 2, Roy Drake h.c. jj I Handwriting, standards 1 and 2—Ethel j Brown (Norfolk) 1, Laidie King (Nor- ! folk) 2, Alice Gwynn (Inglewood) 3. j Handwriting, standards 3 and 4—Elsie Thomson 1, Urna Russell 2, Margaret Brown (Inglewood) 3. Handwriting, standards 5 and <s— Hamerton (Inglewood) 1, Roy Drake (Norfolk) 2,, Beatrice Keast (Korito), Roy Smith (Inglewood), and Mabel Jones (Norfolk) h.c. , Buttonholes, not less than three— Margaret Leech 1, Ethel Leech 2, Madge Hopson 3. Patchwork, one specimen each flannel ! and cotton—Margaret Leech 1, Lily Floyd 2. Huckaback work—Evelyn Fawcett 1, Lot Kivell 2. Cross-stitch—Catherine Johnson 1. Feather stitching—Mabel Jones 1. Darning, heel of stocking—Margaret Leech 1, Madge Hopson 2. Drawn thread—Eileen Corney 1. Best dressed doll, for children under II years—Margaret Brown 1, Eileen Hellier S. Best dressed doll, for children up to 16 years—Elsie Rolston 1,, Ethel Leech 2. White seam, not less than 12 inches long (unwashed), for children under 10 years—Laidie King 1, Ethel Brown 2, Dorothy Taylor 3. Handkerchief, best hemmed, up to and including Standard ll—Laidie King 1, Edna Surrey 2, Gladys Uncles 3. Any garment, plain only—Eileen Leech 1, Madge Hopson 2, Noreen Drake 3. Pin cushion, made up—Linda Smith 1, Margaret Johnson 2. Cushion cover—Kathleen Horner 1, Elsie Corney 2. Chip carving—J. Johnson 1, Ella Ballaatyne 8. MISCELLANEOUS. ' Judges, Mrs. Gault and Miss Gibson. Wood carving, relief—Miss Bathurst 1, Mrs. A. J. Law 2. Painting, by 'exhibitor—Miss A. Marshall 1 and h.c., Miss C. Nisbet 2. Painting, flower or fruit—Miss A. Marshall 1, Miss C. Nisbet 2, Miss N. Cartwright i.e.