CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 227, 4 March 1915, Page 7

CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL DISPLAY. Never during the seventeen years of its existence has the Cape Egmont Horticultural Society had a more successful show than that which was held in the Warea Hall yesterday. The. increased entries and the enthusiasm proved that last year's revival was no spasmodic effort. It was impossible to find room to adequately display the numerous exhibits. One striking feature was the fact that almost every exhibit was the product of the district itself, and the quality reflected great credit on the farmers and their women-folk. Mr. J. Burgess remarked—and his statement was supported by the judges—that.the cut blooms were far better than anything previously exhibited at Warea. This applied to the whole show. The judges were particularly struck with the quality of the vegetables. Among non-competitive exhibits that attracted considerable notice was a pot of lucerne, ten weeks old, grown by Mr. Neilson, of the PuriTTio rbsd, showing the possibilities of that plant as fodder. Mrs. Barak showed two rfice oil paintings, and Mr. Barnitt a table-top. Messrs. Duncan and Davies had an attractive display of roses, pot plants, heaths, asparagus, etc. The judges were prompt with their work, and the organising genius of the secretary, Miss K. E. Corbett, was evidenced In the methodical arrangement of every department.

Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., in opening the show, stated that the display of flowers and vegetables was an eyeopener to him, who had taken an interest in horticulture all his life. It spoke well for tlie productiveness of tlie district and its energetic horticulturists, and lie paid a special meed of praise to Mr. J. Burgess. Shows, he said, educated the young and interested the old. Mr. Burgess, at the luncheon, stated that at the rate the show was growing, it would soon be impossible to hold it all in the hall. They would have to arrange to stage the vegetables outside. He stated that the stewards were the most capable he had seen at Cape Egmont, or at any show he had attended. He paid special tribute to the work of the secretary, to whose organisation was due a large measure of the success.

The hall v/as comfortably filled in the afternoon, and in the evening standing room only was available. No one minded the discomfort, as the profits were to he devoted to the Belgian Fund. A prominent feature in the centre of the hall was the Belgian flag,_to be disposed of by auction. The decorated table was tastefully executed In patriotic design, with 1 red geraniums, white sweet peas and dahlias, and blue cornflower.

The officials responsible for the management of the show all worked hard. They comprised:—President, Mr. James Burgess; vice-presidents, Mesdames Millar, Larkipg and Corbett, Messrs. B. A. Layjrd and S. Pelham; general committee. Mesdames-Millar, Corbett, Larking, Clothier, W. B. Clarke, C. Parker, S. Wells, Barak, Misses K. and F. Corbett and Clothier, Messrs. J. Burgess, C. Parker, B. A. Layard, R. Julian, W. 15. Smith. C. W. Revel! S. Wells. J. Simpson, J. Ross. J. C. Robinson. B. Warner, W. Taylor, H. Larking, E. S. Fowles. S. Hale; hon. secretary and treasurer, Miss K. E. Corbett. Mr. H. H. Opie rendered valuable assistance with the secretarial duties. Mesdames Larking and Millar and the Misses Hill were in charge of the luncheon and afternoon tea, and tht-y had a busy time. Miss J. Aylward looTscd after the lolly anil fruit stall.

PRIZE-LIST. The detailed prize list is as follows: — POT PLANTS (Judge t Mr J. I?. Groom (Rahotu); steward: Mr J. Simpson.) i Begonia.—(Flowering): Mrs Millar 1,1 Miss 'F. Corbett 2; (foliage): F. ■•. Campbell 1. Fern.—(New Zealand): C. \V. Ri-v?ll 1, Miss F. Corbett 2; New Zealand (collection): Miss W. Larking 1, Miss F. Corbett 2. Musk.— (One pot): Miss West 1. Specimen Plant.—Mips M. Pearce I, (foliage): Miss F. Corbett 1, F. J. Campbell 2. CUT BLOOMS. (Judges: Mr J. B. Groom and Mrs 0. W. Rogers (Opunake); steward, Mrs S. Wells.) Rose. —Any variety: Mrs Sefton (Oaonui) 1, J. Burgess 2; collection. J. Burgess 1, Mrs Sefton 2. Pinks, Carnations and Pieotees.— (Collection): Mrs Sefton 1. Gladioli. —(Collection): J. Burgess 1. Verbena.—(Collection): Mrs M. C. Barak 1. Phlox Drummondi.—(Collection): A. Wells 1, Mrs Barak 2. Antirrhiniums. (Collection): Mrs Millar 1. Dianthus. — (Collection): Mrs Millar 1. Fusehia —(Collection): A. Wells I, Mrs Millar 2. Stocks.—(Collection): Mrs A. W Miiir 1. Dahlias. —(Collection), single: J. Burgess 1; double: Eddie Tobin 1; cactus: J. Burgess 1; general: J. Burgess 1, Miss B. West 2. Nasturtiums.—(Collection): B. A. Layard 1, J. Burgess 2. G raniums.—(Collet ienr J. Burgess 1, Mrs* K. West 2. Asters.—(Collection): J. Burgess 1, Miss B. West 2. Marigolds.—Any variety (collection): J. Burgess 1. Pansics. — (Collection): Miss B. West I. Penstcinons. —(Collection): J. Burgee 1. Ornamental Grasses. (Collection.): Miss W. Larking 1. Sweet Peas.—(Three Varieties): A. Wells 1, Mrs Emcrv 2; collection: Mrs .1. S. Fox (Okato) i, A. Wells 2, W. B. Smith 3. Cannas.—(Collection): J. Burgess 1. Oodctia.—Mrs M. C. Barak 1, B. A. Layard 2. Salpiglossis.—B. A. Layard 1, J. Burgess 2. Calliopsis.—Mrs Barak 1, J. Burgess 2 Scabiosa.—J. Burgess 1. Zinnias.—(Collection): J. Burgess 1. Sunflower.—Mrs W. 11. Butler 1, Miss K. Murphy 2. Everlasting Flowers. (Collection): Miss W. Lurking 1. Larkspur: Mrs M. C. Barak 1, J. Burgess 2; Perennial: Miss A. Muir 1. Native Flowers and Berries—(Collection!: Miss T. 1!. Jones 1. Cut Blooms.--(Collection): J. Bunress I, A. Wells i. Blooms. -(Three, anv variotv): -\. Wells 1, Miss F. Corbett 2. YIVKTAr.I.ES. !.!:■.! ' : .M"--r,. ('. \\v\v w.- and A. lie!-: -(iva-.-.!: Mr !';. Julian.l I Dix 2.

Marrow. —Vegetable: Mrs L. Wells 1, J. Burgess, 2. Cucumber.—Table: J. Burgess 1. Cabbage.—Cattle: W. Quickenden I; pickling: J. Burgess 1, W. Quickenden 2. Beans.—Broad: 0. Parker 1. Vegetables.— (Collection): S, Burgess 1, H. Clover 2, C. Parker li.c. Beans. —Kidney or French: C. Parker 1, Mrs L. Wells 2; runner: L. Hoffmann (New Plymouth) 1, J. Burgess 2. Rhubarb: Miss K. Aylward 1, Kati 2. Farm Produce. —(Collection): H. Glover 1, ,T. Burgess 2. Peas.—J. Burgess, 1; three varieties: J. Burgess, 1. Parsnips: Mrs L. Wells 1, Mrs W. H. Julian 2. Potatoes, early: N. Tai 1, .7. Burgess 2; late: N. Ta': 1, J. Burgess 2; six varieties: J. Burgess 1; 12 varieties: J. Burgess: best six: N. Tai 1; W. B. Smith 2, Mrs M. Jones and L. B. Webster h.c. Gren Herbs.—(Collection): Mrs M. C. Barak 1. Farm Roots. — (Collection): H. Glover. FKUIT. (Judge: Mr. J. B. Groom. Steward: Mr. J. Simpson.) Apples.—Dessert: W. Quickenden 1, H. Corbett 2, C. Parker h.c. Kitchen: H. Corbett 1, Mrs. L. Wells 2. Collection: W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Pears.—Dessert: W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Collection: J. Burgess 1, W. Quickenden 2. Peaches. —J. Burgess 1. Plums.—Dessert: W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2, Mrs. M. Jones h.c. Japanese: W. Quickenden 1, J. Burgess 2. Collection: .T. Burgess 1, W. Quickenden 2, Mrs. M. Jones v.h.c. Medlars.—J. Burgess 1 , Walnuts.—Miss 1. B. Jones 1, Miss B. West 2, J. Burgess h.c. Lemons^—J. Burgess 1. Fruit.—Any variety:' Fraser Jones 1. Collection: J. Burgess 1.

PRESERVES, HONEY, PICKLES, SAUCES. (Judccs: Mesdames Opie (Opunake) and Roebuck (Okato). Steward: Miss Aylward.) Honey.—Comb: E. Shaw I and h.c, Mrs L. and 2, Miss K. Aylward h.c. Preserved Fruits.—Mrs. S. Wells 1, Mrs. J. S. Fox 2, Miss F. Corbett h.c. Jam.—One pot: Mrs. S. Wells 1 and 2. Collection: Mrs. S. Wells 1, "Mrs. Parker 2. Jellv.—One pot: Miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. W. H. Butler 2. Mrs. C. ParFer h.c. Collection: Mrs. Parker 1. Pickles.—One bottle: Mrs C. Parker 1, Mrs S. Wells 2, Mrs Murphy h.c. Collection: Mrs Parker 1, Mrs S. Wells 2, Mrs Larking h.c. Sauce.—Home-made: Miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs S. Wells and Mrs Parker 2. Wine.—Matured: Miss K. lAylward I, Mrs S. Wells 2. Sweet: C, W. Rcvell 1, Mrs, Parker 2. Vinegar.—Home-made: Mrs L, Andrews ]. Mrs H. Corbett 2. Hop Beer.—Mrs Parker 1. Chutney—Collection: Mrs S. Wells I, Mrs. Parker 2.

DAIRY PRODUCE, BACON, &c. Soap.—Mrs. Clothier 1 and 2, Mrs H. Corbett h.c. Butter.—Dairy: Mrs J. Pearce 1. Separator: Mrs J. S. Fox 1. Devonshire Cream. —Mrs J. S. Fox 1, Mrs C. Parker 2. Eggs.—Hen: Mrs L. Andrews 1.

BREAD, CAKES, &c.

(Judge: Mr. J. Folev (Raiiotu). Steward: Mrs W. B. Clarke.) Biscuits—Collection: Mrs Parker 1, Scones.—One plate: Mrs Parker 1, Miss M. .Tones 2, Mrs .T. Rothery h.c. Cake.—Plain: Miss M. Pearce 1. Plain Fruit: Mrs W. H. .Tulian 1, Mrs Tobin 2. Loaf.—Home-made: Mrs Tobin 1, Mrs J. Pearce 2. Kisses.—Mrs J. Rothery 1, Mrs Park'er 2. Jam Tarts.—Mrs J. Rothery 1, Mrs Parker 2, Miss F. Corbett h.c. Sausage Rolls.—Mrs J. Rothery 1, Mrs Parker 2. Small Cakes.—Collection: Mrs Parker 1. Sponge Roll—Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs W. B. Clarke 2, Mrs Parker h.c. Cooked Potatoes.—Mrs W. B. Clarke 1 Miss M. Lowrie 2, Mrs Parker h.c. ■Scones. —Children under 10: Miss L. •Pennington 1, Miss M. Lowrie 2, Miss E. Jones h.c. Scones (Amateur). —Miss IK. Jones 1, Mrs Barak 2, Mr H. Glover h.c. Short Bread.—Mrs. S. Wells 1, Mrs. J. Rothery 2, Miss M. Pearce h.c. flingev Cake.—Mrs J Rothery 1, Mrs Parker 2 Cocoanut Ice.—Miss M. Lowrie 1, Mrs S. Wells 2. Sweets.—Collection: Miss F. Corbett 1,

Jam Sandwich.—Mrs J. Rothery 1, Mrs L. Andrews 2, "Mrs K. Aylward h.c. Currant Loaf.—Mrs Tobin 1. Rainbow Cake.—Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs Parker 2. Cream Puffs.—Mrs Parker 1, Miss B. Aylward 2. Cheese Cakes.—Mrs Parker 1. BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. (Judges: Mesdamos W. F. Chambers and G. W. Rogers. Steward: Miss V. Clothier.) Table Basket.—-Misa F. Corbett and Mrs S. Wells (equal) 1. Bowl of Flowers.—Mrs S. Wells 1, Miss F. Corbett 2. Bridal Bouquet.—Miss A. Andrews 1. Shower Bouquet.—Miss A. Andrews 1. Lady's Spray-—Mrs S. Wells 1 Mrs Sefton 2. Miss F. Corbett h.c. Floral Design.—Miss F. Tobin 1, Mrs S. Wells 2, Mrs M. C. Barak h.c, Miss F. Corbett c. Hand Bouquet.—Girls under 14: Miss D. Wells 1, Mrs T. Clothier 2. Children under 11: Monty Barak 1, Miss D. Fox 2, Tilly Clarke h.c. Buttonholes. —Children under 14: Miss D. Fox 1, Miss T. Clothier 2. Table Decorations.—Miss A. Andrews 1, Mrs S. Wells 2, Miss F. Corbett h.e. Mantelpiece, Decorated.—Miss F. Corbett TTMrs S. Wells 2. Decorated Bicycle.—Mis W. Larking 1. TJeeorated Parasol.—Miss B. Aylward 1. MISCELLANEOUS. i (Judge: Mosdamcs W. F. Guild (Pungarehu) and Ducker (Warea). Stew'ard: Miss Wells. Wood-carving (work of exhibitor). — Miss K. Aylward. Trav Cloth (work of exhibitor).—Mrs C. Wells 1, Mrs S. Wells 2 Mrs 11. Wells h.e. Oil Tainting (work of exhibitor).— Miss Campbell 1 and 2. Property of exhibitor: Mrs .1". S. Kon- 1 Mrs Murphv 2. T'ho(o-rno'h,v Collection: R. B. Harnett. 1. '■'aii/v Xi«.,l|i.work.--Mrsll. Corbett 1. ■- -.v,.,,1w„r;.-'- -Mrs Ehviv 1. ■■'.■■ • <woi-\- of evhibilor* 'i. .- I. \li:s 11. Ailward :'. ' ■■■■■'■ " ■...,.! Vw,a- twork of c--;;.;-I ward 1 and 2.

ooV Garments.—Mrs. Aroa (Okato) 1, Mrs C. Wells 2. Cotton Crochet.—Miss Robertson 1, Mrs C. Wells 2. Fancy Needlework.—Miss F. Corbett 2. Dressed Flax 'Article.—X. Tai 1. Curios—Collection: C. W. Kevell 1. Darned Sock.—Girls: Miss L. Pennington I. JSoys: M. Parker 1. Dressed Doll (under 14).—Miss T. Clothier 1. Dried Ferns.—Collection: Miss MLowrie 1. Birds' Eggs.—Collection: Master B. Julian 1, Master S. Jones 2. Writing.—Girls under 11: Edith Julian 1, Tilly Clarke 2, Mona Lowrie h.c. Girls over 11: Alice Julian 1, Mary Lawn 2, Connie Julian and Doris Hale h.c. Boys under 11: Fred HilT 1, Monty Barak 2. Boys over 11: Murray Clarke 1, Eeginald Lett 2. ' POINTS PRIZES. The points priaei in the various sections were allotted as follow: Pot Plants (Mr C. Wells' special prize of F. Corbett, 0 points, 1; Mr Campbell, 5 points, 2. Cut Blooms (Mr. Burgess' special prize of 10s). —J. Burgess, 44 points. 1: Mrs Barak, 14 points, 2; A. Wells, 13 points, 3. Vegetables (Mr. Wilkinson's special prize of TOs).—Mrs C. Wells, 11 points, 1: H. Glover, 8 points, 2. Fruit (Mir. Wilkinson's special prize of 10s).—J. Burgess. 29 points, 1; W. Quickenden, 17 points. 2. Preserves, Honey, Pickles, Sauces, &c. (Herald and Budget special prize of 10s). —Mrs S. Wells, 22 points, 1; Mrs Parker, 21 points, 2; Mr E. Shaw, 9 points, 3. •Dairy Produce, Bacon, &e. (Mr "S. Wells' special prize of ss).—Mrs J. S. Fox, 6 points, 1; Mrs Clothier, 5 points,

Bread, Cakes, &c. (Mr Newton King's special prize of 1001b. of flour).—Mrs. Parker, 20 points, lj Mrs J. .Rothery, 17 points, 2; Mrs Tobin. 8 points, 3. Bouquet? and Floral Designs (Mr. .T. Burgess' special prize of 10s).—Mrs S. Wells, J3 points. 1; Miss F. Corbett, H points, 2; Miss A. 'Andrews, 9 -points, 3. Miscellaneous (-Mr. W, A. Lind's prize of ss).—Mrs C. Wells and Miss B. Aylward, 7 points, 1; and Misses K. Aylward and Campbell and Mrs S. Wells, 5 points, 2.