GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1842, 19 January 1889, Page 2

GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Patrons—Hon. L. Walker, M.L.U., Hon, W.Rolleston,S.Buxton,Baq.,M.H.R.’ C. G. Tripp, Angus Macdonald,’ and W. E. Barker, Esqs. President —Dr Pish. Vice-President—Mr i. Williams. Treasurer —Mr J. W. Pye. Secretary —Mr A, Fisher. Auditor—Mr G. 11. Patrick. Committee of Management—-The President, Vice-President, Treasurer, secretary, and Messrs J. Hay, S. G. Rowberry, A. Spence, J. Pye, A. Coles, C. Ramble, S. Chapman, M. Coombs, and A. While. The annual show under the auspices of the above society took place in the Volunteer Hall on Thursday last, and was in every sense of the word a decided success. The weather was delightful. The hall is admirably suited to such a gathering, there being ample room to show off the large number of exhibits to the best advantage. In addition to this, the number of windows make it easy to keep the building quite cool, which in itself is a groat boon at this time of the year, and one thoroughly appreciated by the public. Although the room was visited by a very large number of persons during the afternoon and evening, they were able to more about and see the exhibits with comparative comfort. Speaking of the show itself, the display of fruit, flowers, and vegetables was really excellent, and quite surprised the raaiority of the visitors. The pleasing appearance of the room was considerably enhanced by a profusion of‘ferns, ti tree, and evergreens, which had been arranged round the walls and about the doorway. Down the centre of the room were arranged three stages for the pot plants, the centre stage being devoted to ferns. At the end of these a stage was erected at right angles, upon which more pot plants were placed. Entering by the door, and turning to the right, the first things that caught the eye were three large bunches of native flowers. These looked very well indeed, the one with which Mr G. H. Patrick carried ofl the prize being exceedingly good. In this bunch was shown a profusion of the gorgeous scarlet bloom of the rata tree—a tree seldom seen on this side of tire island, though common enough on the West Coast, where ; when out in flower, its brilliant scarbt head can be seen for many miles. Continuing along the right-hand side of the hall were the vegetables, in both the gardeners’ and amateurs* class. The difference in the classes could in i most instances only be known by the tickets attached to the exhibits, as the amateurs were here almost on a level with their professional rivals. The show of vegetab'es was really good, and called forth praise from all. In the gardeners’ class, Messrs Coombs, Pye, Chapman, and Spence seemed to divide the honors pretty equally. The collection of vegetables for Mr A. Coles special prize was not so good as might be looked for, considering ’ the quality of the other exhibits, but were . fairly good. Passing over to the other , side of the hall, one came to the cut flowers, both in the gardeners’ and L amateurs classes, and here again the display was of a high order, and the competition keen. Although the season is i rather late for roses, some very good ' boxes of nice varieties were on exhibition. ; The stocks were not in first class condition, but the verbenas were good. Mr ■ A. Spence carried off first for roses with a good exhibit, Mr J, Pye running him very closely. Mr J. Pye also secured first for pinks and carnations with six beauties. The exhibition of fruit was very good in both classes, the gooseberries and cherries being fine samples, The strawberries ( were poor, as could only be expected so , late in a dry season. Mr C. G. Tripp’s exhibit of currants was a really fine one, and well deserved the first awarded it. , The show of pot plants in the centre of the hall was only of a medium , order, so far as bloom was concerned, but when the unseasonable weather ■ we have been experiencing is taken in account it must on the whole be pronounced satisfacto'y. The show of ferns was above the average, Mr G. H. Patrick securing a well-deserved first for his collection, Under this beading two beautiful staghorns were shown, Mr G, H. Patrick’s being especially good. The committee madia a new departure this year by offering special prizes for hams, bacon, and butter ; also for plain and fancy needlework, crewel work, etc., an innovation which proved highly successful. The needlework table proved s great attraction for the ladies, who admitted that the work displayed “ was really very good, ’ The refreshment table was in ctrarge of Mrs J. Hay and Miss Flannagan, who did a good business. Here, too, the table decorations were very tasteful. Mrs J, W. Pye took first prize for the fifth year in succession, wh'le Miss Stonehouso came second with a very pretty decoration that only needed a bit more color. This year the fruit exhibits were covered with wire netting, a very wise precaution, as last year the luscious fruit proved too great a temptation for many a “ small boy ” to withstand. Some of the socalled small boys it was noticed, however, measured over six feet in height. The judges ware as follows Needlewor—k A, Macdonald, R. Fish, W. U. Slack, and 0, G. Temple, Flowers and Vegetables—Messrs Langdon, Wheelband, Lowe, Smith, Harvey, and Sealey. Hams and Bacon—Mr W. R. D. Lawson. The judges having finished making their awards they and the committee repaired to the Crown hotel, where host Markham bad a substantial dinner prepared. About 23 persons, whose appetites were well whetted by the long morning’s work, sat down to a well loaded table, and did ample justice to the excellent spread. After dinner the toasts of “The Queen,*’ “ The President,” “ The Vice-President,” “The Judges,” “The Society,” “The Gardeners,” and “ The Press ” were all honored and duly responded to. In replying to the toast of “The Judges ” those gentleman all bore testimony to the excellence of the show as a whole, and heartily congratulated the society upon the progress they were making, and expressing the hope that progress would long continue to be a feature of their annual show. A special compliment was paid to Mr J. Williams, the energetic Vice-President of the Society. During the afternoon the Geraldine Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr T. Kherratt, bandmaster, played outside the hall, and in the evening inside the building, the rpusio, although rather loud for inside, assisting greatly in making the gathering enjoyable. The committee and stewards, to a man, worked hard to keep

everything running smoothly, and succeeded admirably. The secretary, Mr A. Fisher, was courteous to all, and rendered the Prei.s i epresentativesovory information. At the conclusion of the show Mr J. Mundell submitted to auction, free of cost, most of the fruit, vegetables, and cut flowers, with some of the pot plants, each lot offered finding ready purchasers at satisfactory prices. This closed the Geraldine Floral Society's Annual Show of 1889, which was certainly one of the best ever held under the Society s auspices and the result must be very gratifying to the members and their friends. The folj lowing is the list of awards CLASS A—GARDENERS. (Open to all). Pot Plants. Fuacbias, 4 plants, varieties. First prize ss, second 2s fid ; 1 entry,—S. Chapman 1. Geraniums (single), 4 plants, varieties. First prize 4s, second 2s; 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, S. Chapman 2. Geraniums (double), 4 plants, varieties. First prize 4s, second 2a : 3 entries,—M. Coombs 1, S. Chapman 2. Geraniums (bi-color or tri-color), 4 plants, varieties. First prize ss, second 2s fid : 2 entries.— S. Chapman 1, J. M. Sutherland 2, Best collection of 3 pot plants not otherwise specified. First priza ss, second 3s : 1 entry.—S. Chapman 1. Best collection of ferns. First prize 6a, second 2s fid : 1 entry. —S. Chapman 1, Begoniss (tuberous-rooted), best 4 1 plants, varieties. First prize 4s, second 1 2s : 1 entry.—M, Coombs 1. Balsams, 4 varieties. First prize 4s, 1 second 2s : 2 entries.—M. Coombs 1, 1 J. M. Sutherland 2. 1 Cut Flowers. Roses, 9 varieties, blooms. First prize 1 7» fid, second sa. 3 entries.—A. Spence, 1 1, J. Pye 2. ’ Stocks, 6 varieties, in spikes. First 1 prize second 2s : 1 entry.—J. Pye 1. * Verbenas, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. ’ First prize 4s, second 2s ; 3 entries.—J. ’ Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. Pansies, 6 show, 1 bloom of each. 1 First ‘prize 4s, second 2s: 1 entry.—A. ! Spence 2. 1 Pansies, 6 fancy, 1 bloom of each. ; First prize 4s, second 2s: 2 entries.—J. 1 Pyo 1, A. Spence 2. 1 Best collection of hardy cul flowers, 12 ' distinct species, ] bloom of eacb. First prize 3s, second 2a : 2 entries.—A. Spence 1 1, C. G. Tripp 2. ’ Geraniums (double or single), 6 varieties, 1 3 trusses of each. First prize 3s, second 1 2s : 1 entry.—M. Coombs 1. * Antbirrinums, 6 varieties, 3 trusses of 1 each, First prize 3s, second 2s : 1 entry. : —A. Spence 2. , Dahlias, best collection. First prizi 3s, second 2* : 1 entry.—A. Spence 1. Penslemones, best collection. First ' prizs 3s, second 2s ; 2 entries.—J. Pye 1, A. Spence 2. * Pinks and carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. First prize 3s, second * 2s : I entry.—J. Pyo 1. [ Fruit.

. Strawberries, boat dish of 25. First prize 4s, second 2s; 4 entries.—J. Pye 1, S. Chapman 2. ’ Cherries, best dish of 30. First prize , 4s, second 2s : 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2, ' Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of L entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 1 Currants, bunches, best dish, 3 varieties. I First prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries.— C. G. Tripp 1, M. Coombs 2. * Raspberries, best diab. First prize 4s, second 2s; 2 entries. M. Coombs 1, 5 C. G. Tripp 2. 1 Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cook--1 ing, 9 of each. First prize 3s, second 2s: 1 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, A. Spence 2. 1 Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind. ' First prize 3s, second 2s: 2 entries,—M. 1 Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. 1 Pears, best dish of 9. First prize 3s, , second 2s: 1 entry,—A Spence 1. Apricots, best dish of 9. First prize 3s, 1 second 2s; t entry.—J. Pye 1, ' Vegetables. Cucumbers, best brace. First prize 4s, ' second, 2s ; 3 entries. M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Cabbages, best 3 heads. First prize 3s, : second 2e: 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, S, | Chapman 2. Red Cabbages, best 3 heads. First prize 3s, second 2s: 3 entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Oaomba 2, Cauliflowers, best 3 beads. First prize 3s, second 2s : 2 entries.—M. Coombs 1. Carrots, best bunch of 6, short. First 1 prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries.—A. Spence I, M, Coombs 2, Carrots, best bunch of 6» intermediate. | First prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries.—M. Coombs i, J. Pye 2. Parsnips, best bunch of 6. First prize 3s, second 2s; 4 entries.— M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Turnips, best bunch of 6. First prize 3s, second 2s; 3 entries.—A. Spence 1, M. Coombs 2. , ' Onions, best bunch of 6. First prize 3s, second 2s; 5 entries.—S. Chapman 1, M. Coombs 2 Lettuce, best 3 of any variety. First prize 3s, second 2s: 3 entries. M. Coombs 1, C. G. Tripp 2. Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, of 1 kind. First prize 3s, second 2i: 5 entries.—J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, of 1 kind. First prize 3s, second 2s; 3 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Peas, 50 pods. First prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries.—M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. Baacs, broad, 25 pods, First prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries.—A. Spence 1, 0. G. Tripp 2. Beans, French, 25 pods. First prize 3s second 2a; 1 entry.—M. Coombs 1. * Rhubarb, best 6 stalk?* First prize 3s, second 2a: Sentries.—M. Coombs 1 J Pya 2. ’ Vegetable marrows, best 2, First prize 33, second 2s; 1 entry.—A. Spence l! Beet, best 3 roots. First prize 3s second 2i: 8 entries.—J. Py® i V Spence 2. ’ Salad, best collection. First priza 3? second 2s: 2 entries.—J. p ye j. Spence 2. : Best collection of potatoes, 6 varieties, 3 of each sort. First prize 3a, second 2s ■ 2 entries.—o. G. Tripp 1, M. Coombs 2. ’ Best collection of vegetables, 9 varieties. First prize ss, second 3s: 3 entries.—M* Coombs .1, A. Spence 2. CLASS B.—AMATEURS. , (Open to amateurs only.) 1 Pot Plants. Fuachias, 3 plants, varieties. First prize ss, second 2s 6d ; 2 entries.— G. H ) Patrick X, J. W, Pye 2, *|(

Pelargoniums, 2 plants, varieties. First prize 4a, second 2s : 2 entries. —G. H. j Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Geraniums (bingls), 3 plants, varieties. I First prize 4s, second 2s : 3 entries.— It. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Geraniums (donble), 3 plants, varieties. First priza 4s, second 2a: 3 entries.— R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Geraniums (bi-oolor or tri-color), 3 plants, varieties. First prize sa, second 23 61: 3 entries.-G. H. Patrick 1, J. M. Sutherland 2. Petunias, 3 plants, varieties. First prize 4s, second 2s : 2 entries.—G. H. Patrick Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Best specimen ornamental foliage plant. First prize ss, Becond 3s: 3'V entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J. Hay 2. ' Best collection 3 pot plants not otherwise specified. First prists ss, Becond 3s: 2 entries.—;. W. Pye 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Beet collection of ferns. First prize ss, second 2s 6d : 2 entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Begonias (tuberous-rooted), best 4 plants, varieties. First prize 4s, second 2s: 2 entries.—J. W*. Pye 1, G. H. Patricks -; - Balsams, 3 varieties. Firat prize ,4", second 2s: 2 eutriep.—J. M. Sutherland 1, G. H. Patrick 2. ~ Cux Flowers. .-> ■ ■ Roses, 6 varieties, blooms. First prize 7s 6d, second ss: 2 entries.—9. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Stocks, 6 varieties, in spikes. First prize 3s, second 2s : 2 entrieß.—J. W. Py« 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Verbenas, 4 varieties, 3 blooms of each. First prize 4s, second 2s: G. H. Patrick 1, H. Baughen 2. Pansies, 6 show, 1 bloom of each. Firat prize 43, second 2i :■' 1 entry.—R. H. Pearpoint 1. Pansies, 6 fancy, 1 bloom of each. First prize 4e, second 2s: 3 entries'.—J. W. Pyel, Mrs J. Hay 2. Best collection of hardy cut flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom of each. First prize 33, second 2s: 4 entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2 Geraniums (doubte or single), 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each. First prize Sa, second 2s: 3 entries.—J. W. Pyo 1, , G. H. Patrick 2 Antbirrinums, 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each. First prize 3a, second 2a: 1 entry. ! —G. H. Patrick 1 : Dahlias, best collection. Firßb prize 3s, i second 2s: 2 entries.—G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2 , Peostemones, best collection. First I prize 3s, second 2s * G. H. Patrick 1. J. W. Pye 2 " Pinks and carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. First prizs 3», Becond 2s: 5 entrios.—G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. , Pye 2 _ ■ t . Gladiolus, bast collection. First priza ; 33, second 2: 1 entry.—Mrs J. Hay 1. Frtjit. Strawberries, best dish of 25. First 1 prize 4s, second 2s: 4 entries. —H. Baughen 1, Mrs J. Brown 2. Cherries, beat dish of 30. First prize 4s, second 2a: 3 entries—H. Baughen 1, ; G. H. fatrick2 Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of 25 each. First prize 3s, second 2s: 6 1 entries.—J. Hay ], J. W, Pye 2. 1 Currants, bunehes, best dish, 3 varieties. , First prize 3s, second 2s : 6 entrieß ; J. Hayl, H. Baughen 2 • Raspborries, beat dish. First prize 4s, second 2s: 5 entries—J. W. Pye 1, J. M. ■ Sutherland 2 . . . Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 9of each. First prize 3s, second 2s: i 7 entries—Mrs J. Brown 1, n. Baughen, i 2. Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind. ' iTrrst prize 3s, second 2s: 3 entries—- ; G. H. Patrick 1, J. Hay 2 Pears, best dish of 9. First priza 3a, second 2s: 1 entry—R. Ferguson 1 Apricots, best dish of 9. First priz» 3s, second 2: 5 entries—R. Hsmmond 1 and 2

Vegetables. Cucumbers, best braca. First prize 4s, second 2s: 4 entries —W. Cooling 1, G. H. Patrick 2 Cabbages, bast 3 heads. First prize 3s, second 2s: "4 entries—J, Hay 1, H. Bnughen2 Red Cabbages, best 3 beads. First prize 3s, second 2s: 3 entries—W, Cooling 1, J. flay 2 Cauliflowers, best three heads. First priza 3s, second 2s : 1 entry—J. Hay 1. (Carrots, best bunch of 6, short. v Firafc prize 3*, second 2s: 4 entries.—J. W. Pye 1, G. H. Patrick 2 Carrots, best bunch of 6, intermediate. First prize 3s, second 2s: 4 entries,—G, Proutinjr 1, J. Hay 2 Parsnips, best bunch of 6. First prizi' 3a, second 2a : 3 entries.—J. Hay 1, H, Bauguen 2 Turnips, best bunoh of 6. First prize 3s, second 2s: 5 entries.—R, Ferausson 1, J. Hay 2 Ocions, best bunch of 6. Firat pn'za Ss, Becond 23: 6 entries.—W. Cooling 1; J. W. Pye 2 Lettuce, best 3 of any variety. First prize 33, second 2s: 4 entries—J. Hay 1, H. B*ughen2 Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozan, 1 kind. First prizs 3s, second 2s: 4 entries— J. W. Pye 1, J. Hay 2 Potatoes, round, 1 dezao, 1 kind. First prize 3s, second 2s: 7 entries—C. Ramble 1, J. Hay 2 Peas, 50 pods. First prise 3», second 2a: 6 entries—W. Cooling 1, J. "W. Pye 2. Beans, broad, 25 pods, first prize 3s, second 2a: 6 entries-J. W. Pye 1, W. Cooling tt Rhubarb, best 6 stalks. First prize 3*, second 2*: 5 entries-J. Burke 1, J. W. Pye 2 Beet, best 3 roots. First prize 3s, sacond 2s: 4 entries -J. W. Pye 1, J. Hay 2 Salad, best collection. First prizs 3s, second 2s: 1 entry—J. Hay 1 Best collection of potatoes, 4 varieties, 3of each sort. First prizs 3s, second 2$ i 2 entries—W. Cooling 1, J. Hay 2 Bast collection of vegetables, 6 varieties. First prize os, second 3s: 2 entries—J. W, Pye 1. J. Hay 2 CLASS 0-MIBOELLANEOUB. (Open to all) For the handsomest baby's white embroidered robe, to be ha«d eewn. First prize ]os, second ss: 1 entry—Mrs Bennett 1 For the best 31b fresh butter, to be made up io Ub pats. First prize 10s, second 5s r 4 entries-C. Ramble 1 k. Chapman 2 SPECIAL PEIZEB. The President's prize of £1 1« f or the largest and best collection of tegetableß (open to all); 2 entries- M. Coombs 1

The Vice-President s prize of 7a 6d, for the best crewel work : 2 entries—Mra J. W. Pye 1 . , , , For the beat table decorations, by girls under 14 years of age. First prize ss, second 2« 6d. Made up in Volunteer Hall on day of show. Presented by Mr G. H. Patrick : 3 entries—M. Stonehouse I, Ramble 2 For the best kept cottage garden in the township. First prize a collection of seeds of the value of 10s, presented by Mr Votes, of Auckland ; second prize a bag of flour, presented by Mr J, Williams . 4 entries—fl. Baughtea 1, W. Fly 2 For the best table decoration, hirst; Xprizo JOii, presented by Mrs T. Farrell; second ss, presented by tbe Becret » r J > third two pot fuachias, presented by Mr J. Hay ; 5 entries—Mrs J. W. Pye 1, Mrs Stonehouse 2, Mrs J. Brown 3 For the beat collection of vegetables, name of firm from whom seeds obtained specified. Not more than 9 varieties. A prize of ss, presented by Mr A. Coles. Open to all: 2 entries—J. Pye 1 For tho- heat collection of roses, arranged for effect; In box not to exceed 18in by 12in. A prize of 10s, presented by Mr K H Pearboint. Open to all: 2 entries -J. Pye 1 For the best single white geranium. A prize of 10s, presented by Mr J. Mundell. To be competedefdr by amateurs only ; 4 entries—G. H. Patrick 1 For the best collection of pansies, A prize of ss, presented by Mrs G. H. Patrick. Open to all: 2 entries—J. Pye 1. For 6 of the best table dessert apples, one of each kind and named. The said apples need not be grown by exhibitor, but are to be grown in 1888 for exhibition at present show (1889). Prize of 10s; presented by Mr C. G. Tripp. Open to all: 1 entry-C. G.’Tripp For 6of the best cooking apples. Under conditions to previous exhibit. Prize of 10s; presented by Mr 0. G, Tripp. Open to all; 2 entries Mrs Dunlop . . For tbe best collection of hardy cut flowers, 8 varieties, distinct genera. Prize of 7s 6d ; presented by Mr G. T Smith, Ashburton. Open to all: 4 entries J. Pye 1, J. W. Pye 2 For the beat two double white geraniums. Prize, a 501 b bag of flour ; presented by Mrs W. Clark. Open to all: 3 entries—Q. H. Patrick 1 For the finest collection of Twitchgrasses. A prize of 2s 6d ; presented by Mr A. Keiman. Open to all: 1 entry— B. Burke 1. For the best specimen of crochet work, of any pattern. A prize of ss; presented by Mrs R. Taylor, Open to all: 2 entries—Mrs G. H. Patrick 1. «... For the beat collection of roses, 9 varieties, in the Gardeners’ class. A prize of 5s j presented by Mrs, J. W. Pye J I entry—A. Spence 1. For the three best cockscombs, in the Amateur class, Prize, three gladioli, named j presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch. Two or more entries or no award: 2 entries—J. M. Sutherland 1. For the best 3 cineraria, in the Amateur class. Prize, 30 bedding plants; presented by Meters Adams and Son, Christchurch. Two or more entries or no award '• I entry— G, H. Patrick 1. For the best Japanese hardy fern, in the Amateur, class. Prize, three herbaceous plants j presented by Messrs Adams and Son, V Christchurch; Two or more entries or no Sward : 1 entry—G. H. Patrick I. Jr For the best three regal pelargoniums, in f tbe Amateur class (viz,, Dr Martin, Beauty of Acton, and Madame Everard). Prize, two show pelargoniums} presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchurch, Two or more entries or no award: 1 entry—G, H Patrick 1. For the best six pansies (3 show, 3 fancy), in the Amateur class. Prize, 8 fuachias; presented by Messrs Adams and Son, Christchnrch. Two or more entries or no award : 1 entry.—B. H. Paarpoint 1. For the best pair hand-knitted woollen sock*. A prize of ss, presented by Mr A. Spence: 2 entries.—Mrs Htonehouse 1. For the best starched and ironed gent’s white ehirt. A prize of 5s ; presented by Mr J. W. Pye : 1 entry.—Mrs Wallack 1. For the best collection of native flowers. A prize of ss. Open to all. Presented by Mr J, W, Pye: 3 entries—G. H. Patrick I. For tbe best girl’s whita night-dress, band made. To be competed for by girls under 13 vean of pge. A prize of ss; presented by MiiTi! McKay: 3 entries-Alice Jones 1, For the six best pot plants in bloom, any variety. A prize of 10s; presented by Mr A. White. Open to all : 3 entries—M. Coombs. For the beet collection of pansies, 12 varieties. A prize of 7s 6d ; presented by Mr Leary. Open to all; 3 entries—J. Pyo 1. Uor the best collection of apples. A prize of ss; presented by Mrs T. Markham. For amateurs only: 2 entries—G. H. Patrick 1. For the best specimen hydrangea, in Moom. A prize of si; presented by Mrs T. Markham, Open to all: 3 entries—H. Banghen 1. For the best collection of carrots (shorthorn, intermediate, and Altrincham), A prize of 10a; presented by Mrs N. Dunlop. Open to all: 4 entries—M. Coombs 1. For the best 41b loaf home-made bread. A prize of 6i; presented by Mrs Spillsne i 1 s f>ntry—Mrs Stonehouse 1Tfp r tue best specimen of short bread and 41b» otf ,, * an t oake, home made. A prize of gi . presented by Mis Spillano; 3 entries. -Mrs Dunlop 1, Stonehouse 2. For the beet collection of vegetables, 18 varieties. A prizs of £l U) presented by Mrs Angus Macdonald; 2 eyries -M. Coombs 1* *”-. ", , - For the finest collection of pinks anq carnations, not less than one dozen varieties, two blooms of each. A prize of 10s ; presented by Mrs W.U. Slack: 3 entuea-J. Pye 1, G. H. Patrick 2, For the best bam, cured m the Geraldine district. A prize of si; presented by Mrs Temple: 4 entries—Q. H. Patrick 1. For the best flitch of bacon, cured in the district. A prize of ss; presented by Mre Temple: 3 entries—G. H. Patrick 1. For the finest collection of fruit. A prize of 6s; presented by Mrs A. H. Brisco • 2 entries—J. Pyo 1, J. W. Pyo 2. For the best hand bouquet made by giris under 14, A prize of ss; presented by Mr j. J. Hiekens: 3 entries—Mary Stonehouse 1. For the best hand bouquet made by boys under 15. A prize of 5»; presented by Mr J. J. Hiskens: 1 entry—W. Fyfe.