CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 211, 6 March 1914, Page 6

CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Daring the sixteen years of its exist- j luiee the Cape Kuiitont Horticultural uociety has bad a hard struggle for existence, and it speaks volumes for the energy and enthusiasm of a few keen ] horticulturalists within the district that .. it has not only been kept alive, but has , proved itself a very hardy annual. The j Coast district is, of course, primarily devoted to dairying, and under the best of conditions the credit balance return- , ed l>y e-acli show is a very small one, and a wet show day, as has occurred on various occasions, can easily eat up the balance made at three or four gooil years, and keeps the SocieLy with consistently straitened lmances. .\lr. ,). Burgess, the president, has occupied that position since the Society was inaugurated. Indeed, it was mainly to the ell'orts of himself and .Messrs S. I'elliam and \V. Chambers that the Society lirst saw the liglii. For the • first few years the show was held at Pungarehu, and then its venue, was changed to Warea, and, judging from appearances 011 Wednesday" night, that hail will soon be 100 small to accommodate it. This year's show was undoubtedly a success, and with Ihe crowded attendance it should result in a profit. Entries in some of the sections showed a falling-oil'. The display of pot plants was a disappointment, but the cut flowers were a revelation, proving that the district could hold its own with any other in floriculture. Some magnificent blooms were shown, whilst the two coli lections of cut blooms by Mr. J. Burgess and Mrs. J. S. Fox were superb, and presented a difficult problem for the judges. .Mr. Stanley Shaw had 011 exhibition an attractive display of marigolds, dianthus, etc., besides some fine dahlias, both cactus and peony. This exhibit added to the attractiveness of the display. There was 110 nursery exhibit, so that the whole effect was due to amateur growers, aided by the decor- - ative abilities of the local bodies, whose tables and mantelpieces, as well as floral designs, were a credit to any show. Vegetables were good, and so was the fruit, the latter especially as regards quality. Mr. Burgess had 110 fewer than HO named varieties of apples. It would add greatly to the educational value of these shows if all fruits were named. In the produce section Mr. Burgess showed a new variety of maize, "Craig Mitchell," over 12ft in height. The cookery section was good in-regard I to quality, but in some of the classes ' the competition was not as keen as might lie desired. In the miscellaneous ; section there were numerous and vari- : ous exhibits. Mr. J. J. Elwin had a | very interesting display of curious, many ;of which were over CO years old. Mr. j Newton King had an attractive display of seeds, in charge of Mr. Goldsworthy. The stewards all worked well, and the judging was expeditiously pushed through, all being in readiness for the opening in the afternoon. Miss K. E. Corbott, the secretary, had everything up to the moment. She kept a keen grip 011 even the minutest dtail and was affable and courteous, even to those who delayed their entries until after the - exhibits should have been staged. Mesdames Miller and Larking, in charge of the luncheon and afternoon tea, were kept very busy, but the more they had to do the better they appreciated it. hi the evening there was a crowded attendance, and various competitions were held. The cigarette-smoking contest fell to Mr. 0. Julian, with Mr. R. Julian second. Mr. H. Larking won the wool-winding. A musical programme was rendered, piano solos being provided by Miss Corbett, songs by Mr. F. Cable, and recitations by Mr. Goldsworthy. Mr. C. Fairbrother auctioned the produce at the conclusion, satisfactory prices being secured. The following is the prize-list:— POT PLANTS. (Judge, Mr. .1. B. Groom; steward, Mr. ' F. E. Larking). Flowering begonia-Miss B. West 1, Miss J. Ay 1 ward 2. New Zealand fern—Mrs. Julian 1, Miss F. Corbett 2. Specimen plant—.Miss U. West 1. CUT BLOOMS. (Judes, Mesdames G. W. lingers and C. Mace; stewards, Mr.-:. A. Wells and Mr. B. A. La yard). Rose —Mrs. .1. S. F»\ I, I. Burgess 2. Collection, J. Burgess 1. Abutilon—B. A. La yard I. Pinks, carnations and pivotees, collection—J. Burgess 1. Gladioli, collection".,'. Burgess I. Vorbcua, collet-lion--Mrs. IS-aiml; I. Phlox <lrnii)i;:»::di—A. \Ve!l.< 1. •!. Burgess 2. Antirrhinums—-J. liui>vs< 1. Dianthus, udJcci ion-Mi-s I!. West 1. ffuchsii'n, c.j!i..Tt : <ro Mi - B, \Wsl 1, A.Wells?. - • Stocks, i-o'l.-ctloi!—Mrs. C. Parker 1. Dahk.-is. collection, single—-J. Burgess double. Miss M. Tobin I; cactus, J. Burgess 1; general collection, J. Burgess 1, Miss B. West 2. Nasturtiums—T. Burgess 1, B. A. Lavard 2. Geraniums, collection—Miss M. Tobin 1, J. Burgess 2. Asters—Mrs. J. S. Fox 1, J. Burgess 2.' Marigolds—J. Burgess 1, Miss M. Tobin 2. Pansies—Miss B. West I. Pelargoniums—Miss B. West 1. Petunias—J. Burgess 1. Sweet peas, three varieties—Mrs .J S Fox 1, T. Gable 2; collection, Mrs. A Muir 1, F. Gable 2. Cannas—J. Burgess 1. Salpiglossis—J. Burgess I. Calliopsis— J. Burgess 1, A. Well 2. Balsam—Mrs. 0. Parker 1. Scabiosa—l. Burgess 1. j Sunflower—Miss K. Ay]ward 1, Miss T. Murphy 2. Larkspur—J. Burgess 1. Native flowers and berries—Alfred Long I. Cut blooms, oolli'ction—f. Bur«*ess 1 ill's. J. S. Fox 2. e ■ > VEGETABLES. (Judges, Messrs .1. .J. Elwin and W. J. Gray; stewards, Messrs R. Julian and B. Warner). Mangolds, red—Kumara 1; yellow .] Burgess I, J. Avhvard 2. Turnips, field Muir 1, A. Jackush 2, A. Sole h.c. Carrots, Held—J. Burgess 1; table Mrs. P. A. Putt 1, Miss T. Clothier 2. ' Beet—.Miss Thclma Clothier 1 J Burgess 2. Onions, potato—A. J-;. Minnear I. Kumara 2, Mrs. W. B. Smith h.c.; sprin"Mrs. P. A. I'utt 1. Mrs. Barak 2; autumn, Mrs. Barak J, J. Burgess 2. • Eschalots—A. K. Minnear 1, Mis W If. P. West 2. Melons, rock -.1. Burgess 1, Kumara 2; pie, J. Burgess 1. Vegetable marrow—A. Jackuisli 1 .r mu'gpss 2. ' Pumpkin, heaviest—J. Burgess""! Cucumbers—J. Burgess 1. / Cabbage, cooking—Mrs. T. Julian I Mrs. J. K. Fox 2; cattle, A. Jackuish l! to , q r fl ;,7'L "',".' s '' s ; s '• Mrs. T. Julian • 2, Miss 1. Cloth kt h.c.

Vegetables, collection —Mrs. X. Lark- ( ing 1, Mrs. M, <J. Barak 2. t Beans. French—J. Burgess 1; runner, ( Miss B. West 1. > Rhubarb —Knmara 1, A. Jaekuish 2. i Farm produce, collection—Alfred Long i 1, J. Burgess 2. i Maize—Kumara 1. l Parsnips—Miss T. Clothier 1. < Potatoes, early—Mrs. T. Julian 1; ! late, Mrs. P. A. Putt 1, Mrs. T, Julian ( 2; six varieties, J. Burgess 1; twelve j varieties, J. Burgess 1; best variety, Mrs. W. B. Smith 1, J. Burgess 2. Kumaras—Kumara 1. Farm roots—Hugh Glover 1, •!. Burgess 2. FRUIT. (Judge, Mr. J. IS. (iroom; steward, Mr. T. K Larking). Apples, dessert —J. Burgess 1, W. Quiekenden 2; kitchen, J. Buryess 1, W. Quiekenden 2; collection, J. llurgess 1, W. Quiekenden 2. Pears— Dissert, W. Quickenilen 1, Parker 2; collection, ,1. Burgess 1, W. .Quiekenden 2. Peaches—l. Burgess 1. Quinces—J. Burgess 1, W. Quiekenden Medlars—C. Parker 1, J. Burgess 2. Walnuts—Miss B. West 1. Lemons—T. Clothier 1, J. Burgess 2. Limes —I<\ Clothier 1, J. Burgess 2. Fruit, collection—l. Burgess 1, C. Parker 2. PRESERVES, HONEY, PICKLES, Etc. (Judges, Mesdames J. .1. Elwin and .1. j Ducker; stewards, Mrs. Woods and Miss B. Aylward). Honey, comb —Mrs. L. B. Andrews 1; in jar, Mrs. Clothier 1, Mrs. Murphy 2. Jam, one variety—Mrs. C. Wells 1, Mrs. S. Wells 2 and h.c.; collection, Mrs. S. Wells 1, Mi'h. C. Parker 2. Jelly, one variety—Mrs. C. Parker 1; collection, Mrs. C. Parker 1. Pickles—Mrs. C. Parker 1, Mrs. Julian 2. Sauce, one variety—Mrs. S. Wells 1 and 2, Mrs. C. Parker h.c. Vinegar— ; Mrs. If. Corbett 1, Mrs. L. - IT. Andrews 2. ! Hop beer—Mrs. Clothier 1, Mrs. Larking 2. _ Chutney, collection —Mrs. S. Weils 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2. Soap—Mrs. Clothier 1, Mrs, H. Corbett 2. Butter, separator—Mrs. J. S. Fox 1, Mrs. A. Wells 2; fancy. Mrs. A. Wells 1. Devonshire cream—Mrs. J. S. Fox 1, ill's. C. Parker 2. Lard-Mrs. C. Parker ]. Eggs, duck, heaviest—Mrs. Julian 1: hen, ilrs. L. 11. Andrews 1, Mrs. Ju. ui «• 1 BREAD, CAKES, ETC. (Judge, Mr. Foley; stewards, Mrs. W. B. Clarke and Miss K. Aylward). Scones —Mrs. A. Sole 1, Mrs. 11. Corbett 2, Mrs. C. Parker h.c. Cake, plain—Miss M. Pearce 1, Mrs. T. Tobin 2; currant, Mrs. Tobin 1, Miss M. Pearce 2. Bread, home-made —Mrs. J. Pearce 1, 1 Mrs. P. Murphy 2. Kisses —Miss Marjorie Shaw 1, Mrs. I C. Parker 2. 1 Jam Tarts—Miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. ; C. Parker 2. 1 Sausage rolls--Miss Stcrry 1, Mrs. C. : Parker 2. ■ Small cakes—Mrs. C. Parker 1. ! Sponge roll —Miss M. Shaw 1, Mrs. W. j Julian 2. ' Cooked potatoes —Mrs. 11. Corbett 1. Scones, children under IG—Alfred • Long 1, Miss Carrie Magon 2; amateur, 5 Mrs. A. Muir 1, 'Mrs. L. H. Andrews 2, ' Miss K. Murphy h.c.; bachelor, Newall • bach. 1, C. .Magon 2. 1 Shortbread —ill's. S. Wells 1, Miss M. " Pearce 2. r Ginger cake—Mrs. C. Parker 1, Miss '• B. Aylward 2. Cocoanut ice—Mrs. S. Wells I. ' Jam sandwich—ills. L. H. Andrews 1, " iliss M. Shaw 1, .Mrs. I'. Riley h.c. Pound cake—Mrs. A. Sole 1. Iced cake—ill's. A. Sole 1. Cream Pulls—Mrs. A. Sole 1. Cheese cake- ilrs. C. Parker 1. BOUQUET AND FLORAL fiESIGNS. > (Judges. Alesdames O'Brien and Opie; steward. Miss V. Clothier). Table basket—.Mrs. S. Wells 1. Bowl of llowers —Mrs. S. Wells 1. Bridal bouquet—Mrs. T. K, Street 1. Ladies' spray—iliss M. Shaw 1, Mrs. J. S. Fox 2, Miss Smcaton h.c. , . Floral design—Miss 1.1, Barak 1. 1 Hand bouquet—Miss Thelma Clothier 1, Miss G. Barak 2; child under 11, Ivan , Parker 1, Daisy Wells 2. Button holes, child under 11—Ivan Parker 1, Thelma Clothier 2, Gyrtle . Barak h.c. Table decoration —iliss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. S. Wells 2, Mrs. Barak h.c, Decorated mantelpiece—Mrs. S. Wells . 1, iliss F. Corbett 2, Mrs. A. Sole h.c. Decorated bicycle—iliss T. Murphy 1. Decorated parasol—iliss [). Aylward , and Hugh Glover (equal) I, Miss lv. i JJurphy 2. Best decorated epcrgne—Mrs. J, S. I'OX Ir ' MISCELLANEOUS. (Judges, Mesdames W. T. Guild and G. Hughson; steward, iliss F. Corbett). Wood-carving (exhibitor's own work) i —Miss V*. Clothier 1, iliss F. Corbett 2. Tray cloth—Mrs. C. S. Muir 1. Oil painting (own work) —Mrs. M. C. • Barak 1 and 2; do. (own properly), Mrs. Mrs?. Murphy 1. Fancy wool work—ilrs. J. J. Elwin, two exhibits (both equal) 1. White shirt, ironed—Mrs. S. Wells 1. . ' Drawn-thread work—ilrs. C. S. Muir . 1, iliss J. Aylward 2. Mount Meiliek work—Mrs. 11. Corbett 1. Table centre —iliss V. Clothier 1. Wool garments—Mrs. W. Julian 1. Cotton crochet work—iliss Robertson 1, Miss it. Pearce 2. 3 Fancy needlework—ilrs. ,1. Pearce 1. Flax work—Mrs. J. J. Elwin 1, K;imara 2. .1 Collection of curios—ilrs. J. .1. Klwi'i 1. CHILDREN'S SECTIONS. Darned sock—G. Barak 1, C. Tobin 2. Scones—'G. Barak 1. Ironed culfs—C. Tobin 1. " Dressed doll —Thelma Clothier 1, Daisv Wells 2. Dried ferns—C. Tobin I. Buttonholes—C. Tobin 1. '' Birds' eggs—Alfred Long I. Darned sock (boy) M.' Parker 1, M. Barak 2. WRITING. i- (Judge, ilrs. Cameron. Oakura) Girls under 11—Thelma Clothier I, . Mary Lawn 2; girls over 11, Cissie Tobin 1, (flytie Barak 2; boys under 11. r_ Monty Barak .1, Ivan Parker 2. ~ POINTS PRIZES. The points prizes were won by the r - following:—Pot plants, iliss B. West ('! points) 1; cut blooms. .1. Burgess (."iS points) 1, Miss B. West (14 points) 2: vegetables, J. Burgess (42 points) 1. .■ Kumara (Hi points) 2; fruit. J. Burgess • (27 points) 1, W. Quiekenden (13 l points) 2; preserves, honey, etc., ilrs, C. Parker (10 points) 1, Mrs. S. Wells

(U- points) 2; bread, rakes, etc., Mr.;, C. I'arker (17 points) 1, .Miss M. Shaw (S points] 2; bouquets and Moral designs, Mrs. S. 'Wells (11 points) 1; miscellaneous, .Mrs. .1. .1. JOlv.in (hi points). A long list of special prizes was donated by local and outside business people, and were annexed by Me.-s----dames S. Wells (11), J. S. Fox.'w. II Smith, A. Sole, .1. I'eaive, '.Misses T. Clothier, F. Corbett, (i. Barak, T. .Murphy, C. Tobin, and .Messrs J. Harness (•J), M. I'arker, A. Loni,' and 11. mover.