EKETAHUNA.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8375, 8 March 1907, Page 5

EKETAHUNA.

HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SHOW.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

EKETAHUNA, Thursday,

The twelfth annual show, held under the auspices of the Eketahuna Branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, was held, to-day, and was a pronounced success. The various exhibits were of exceptionally good quality, and are a fair sample of the fertility of the "soil around this district. The entries were numerous, and the judging in the various classes gave entire satisfaction. The secretary, Mr R. J. McLean, assisted by Stewards, had all the arrangements complete. Exhibitors spoke highly of the facilities afforded for exhibiting their entries to the best advantage. The exhibits of pot plants, flowers, vegetables and fruit were most creditable.

The following is the prize list:— | Pot Plants (Judge, Mr T. Horton; Stewards, Messrs T. Moss and E.A Tomlinson). —Begonias, two plants, flowering: Mrs C. Reeve 1. Balsams, three plants, varieties: Mrs Groves 1. Coleus, two plants: Mrs McLean 1. Foliage plants, two: H. Gordon 1. Ferns, grown in pots, collection of three, special prize ss: Mrs Reeve 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Palm, in pot: Mrs R. G. Vile 1. Petunias, single and double, one plant of each: Mrs Groves 1.

Cut Flowers (Judge, Mr T. Horton; Stewards, Messrs T. Moss and E. Tomlinson.)—Asters, best collection : Miss M. Thomasen 1, Halfyard 2. Antirrhinum (snapdragon), best collection: Mrs Thomasen 2. Bouquet, table: Miss E. Quinn 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Buttonhole:' Miss J. Thomasen 1, Mrs A. J. Bray 2. Begonias, best collection: Mrs Small 1. Dahlias, six, two, or more varieties, single: Mrs J. Jones 2. Dahlias, two or more varieties, double: Mrs E. French 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Dahlias, two or more varieties, cactus: Mrs Small 1, T. Priest 2. Dahlias, best collection of cactus: Mrs Small 1. Everlasting flowers, best collection: Mrs Small 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Fuchsias, six, three varieties: Mrs Small 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Flower stand, best dressed: Mrs Boyes 1, Mrs Bray 2. Best pot plant in show, flowering: C. Reeves, Begonia, 1. Best foliage pot plant in Show: H. Gordon, Asparagus Spangera, 1. Bouquet, bridal: Miss M. Thomasen 1. Geraniums, three single varieties and three double: Mrs Small, 1. Phlox Drummondi, in trusses, not less than three colours r Mrs Small 1, Mrs Bray 2. Stocks, , best collection, Mrs Small 1. Sweet peas, best collection, Mrs Jones 1, Mrs W. B. Matheson 2. Table centre, best dressed: Mrs Boyes 1, A. J. Bray 2. Best collection of cut flowers, not less than twelve varie-1 ties: Mrs Small' 1, Mrs R. J.-Mc., Lean 2. -

Fruit (Judge, Mr T. H,orton; Stewards, Messrs S. Keam and F. C. Turnor).—Apples, culinary, six, one variety: G. H. Hickman 1, W:' S. Algie 2. Apples, dessert, six, one variety: H. Scharnweber 1, W. B. Mathieson 2. Apples, heaviest, six, one variety: G. Devonport 1, Ashworth and Matheson 2. Apples, best collection of not less than six varieties, thrae of each variety: F. Dowsett 1, Hudson Bros. 2. Damsons, eighteen, ons variety: J. Jones, W. B. Mathecon 2. Grapes, one bunch, grown under glass: S. Dawson 1 and 2. Gooseberries, twenty: H. Dunn 1. -Plums> six, one variety: H. Scharnweber 1. Plums, six, Japanese : Mrs Sorenson 1. Peaches, six, one variety: T. Moss 1, J. Thomasen 2. Pears, six, one variety: Mrs Boyes 1, W. B. Matheson 2. Raspberries, twenty: E. Tomlinson 1, J. Jones 2. Best collection of fruit, not less than six varieties: F. Dowsett 1.

Vegetables (Judge, Mr J. Eddie; Stewards, Messrs J. Carter and H. Scharnweber).—Cucumber, two, one variety, ridge grown: G. Vossler 1; one exhibit. Tomatoes, six, one variety: Percy Bros. 1, Jno. Thomasen 2. Beet, three roots: T. Parsons 1, W. Evans 2. Beet, silver, three roots: Mrs Small 1; one exhibit. Beans, runners, twelve pods, one variety: A. Jackson 1, T. Vossler 2; three entries. Cabbage, table, two heads, one variety: W.*S. Algie 1, H. Dunn 2; five exhibits. Cabbage, red, two heads: Rongokokakb School 1; one exhibit. Cauliflower, two heads: J. J. Cody 1, T. Parsons 2 ; three exhibits. Carrots, table, six: E. Tomlinson 1, D. M. Pitcaithly 2; 11 entries. Lettuce, cabbage, thfree, one variety: P. Thompson 1. Onions, keeping quality, six: E. Tomlinson 1, Mrs Robbie 2; seven entries. Onions, heaviest, six: Miss M: Anderson 1, W. B. Matheson 2; 2 entries. Parsnips, six: T. Parsons 1, R. Brown 2, S. Keam he; 7 entries. Peas, twelve pods, one variety: D. Lowe 1. Potatoes, quality, twelve: Thos. Moss 1 and 2; 13 entries. Potatoes, best collection, six of each variety: J. Russell 1. Pumpkin, one: E. Drysdale 1, G. H. Hickman 2, H. Scharnweber he. Rhubarb, quality, six stalks, one variety: R. Brown 1, W. Mcintosh 2. Savoys, two: R. J. McLean 1. Shallots, twelve : W. Dowsett 1, P/Thompson 2. Turnips, table use, bunch of six: E. Tomlinson 1, H. Scharnweber 2. Vegetable marrow, one: Dorothy Matheson 1, D. M. Pitcaithly 2. Best collection of vegetables, not less than ten varieties: W. Dowsett 1.

FARM PRODUCE. (Judge Butter and Cheese: J. Stuart. Stewards: Messrs E. 0. P. von Reden and B. Morris.)

Beeswax, not less than 21b: Mrs Barret 1, Mrs Pawson 2. Butter, powdered, slightly salt, not less than lib, plain roll, dairy, no separator: Mrs J. Nicols 1. Butter, powdered, slightly salt, not less than lib, plain roll, factory, separator or dairy: Mrs H. Dunn 1, Mrs J. Nicols 2. Cabbage, heaviest: Mrs W. Algie 1. Carrots, long, six, • white: S. Keam 1, E. Drysdale 2. Carrots, long, six, red: S. Keam 1, J. J. Cody 2. Eggs, hen, dozen, heaviest, single - yolks: John Thomasen 1, J. Jones 2. Eggs, duck, doisen, heaviest, single yolks: J. Jones 1. Honey, extracted, 51b: Mrsßassett 1, W. B. ! ;Matheson 2. Honey, in comb, 51b: Gl H. Dewnport 1. Kohirabi, three : plants: Mrs 4 Voasiter 1. Mangolds, long red, three heaviest roots: Mrs E. Tomlinson 1, Mrs Parsons 2.

INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs Vossler. Stewards: Messrs F. Dowsett and T. F. Calton. Bread, white, home-made, not less than 41b: Miss Cave 1, Mrs Parsons 2. Bread, brown, home-made, not less than 41b: Miss Cave 1, Mrs Farsons 2. Cake, fruit, not less than 21b: Mrs A. J. Bray 1, Miss Cave 2. Cake, seed, not less than 21b: Mrs A. J. Bray 1, Mrs Albertsen 2. Cake, sponge: Mrs A. J. Bray 1, Mrs Albertsen 2. Fruit, preserved, best collection, three bottles: Mrs Bassett 1, H. Smith 2. Mangolds, yellow globe,three heaviest roots: E. Tomlinoon 1, Mrs Parsons 2. Sunflowers, best head: J. Jones 1, R. Jackson 3. Turnips, Swede, three heaviest: S. Keam 1, E. Drysdale 2. Turnips, field, not Swede, three heaviest: H. Scharnweber 1 and 2. Best collection of farm produce, prize £1 Is: Hudson Bros. 2. Jams, last season's, best collection, three jars: Mrs Oldridge 1. Jams, this season's, best collection: Mrs Oldridge 1, Mrs Bassett 2. Pickles, best collection, three bottles: Mrs Albertsen 1, Mrs J. Barrett 2. Pastry, best collection: Phillis Dunn 1. Scones, Scotch, a plate of six: J. J. Cody 1, Mary Nicols 2. Scones, oven, a plate of six: R. Brown 1, Mrs C. Grey. Sauces, tomato: Mr Oldridge 1, R. Smith 2. Sauce, chutney: J. Bassett 1, H. Dunn 2. Baby's frock, prettiest, in woollen material, Messrs J. Jones and Co.'s prize: Mrs Priest 1, Mrs Dunn 2. Crochet, collar or edging: Miss F. Moss 1. Crossstitch, in silk: M. Larsen 1. Cushion cover: Miss Falkner 1, Mrs W. Dowsett 2.

Needlework, Fancywork, Etc, Judge: Mrs Vossler.

Woodcarving: Mrs E. Davidson 1. Woodcarving, chip: Rongo School 1 and 2. Drawn thread work: N. Sandford 1, Mrs Hudson 2. Fancy article, prettiest, made by a lady: Mrs Admore 1, 2, and special. Embroidery, - coloured: Mrs A. J. Bray 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Hand-made lace: Mrs Dorney 1. Hand-made lace, Battenburg or point: Mrs L. Ackerman 1. Hand-knitting cotton, fancy: Mrs Hudson 1 and 2. Handknitting, plain, pair men's socks: Mrs Sorensen 1 and 2. Patching coat: Mrs Cooper 1. Shadow work: Ruby Ure 1. Prettiest pincushion: Mrs Admore 1. Mount Mellick work : Mrs VV. Evans 1. Table centre: Mrs Larsen 1, Mrs Sorensen 2. Best ironed white shirt and collar: Mrs Boyes 1. Wool-work, fancy: Mrs Thomasen 1. Best decorated bicycle: Miss M.. Thomasen 1. Mrs Scharnweber 2.

Children's Section,

Best collection of flowers grown by children in district schools Rongo 1, Ihuraua 1, Rongomai v hc. Best collection vegetables (schools): Ihuraua School 1, Rongo School 2, Kaiparoro School 8. Bouquet, made of wild flowers and grasses: Theo, Cooper 1, Kaiparoro School 2. Birds' egga: 0. Cooper a, Murray Morris 2, Kaiparoro School 3. Birds' heads : H. R. Keene 1, J. Matheson 2. Cakes: C. Parsons 1, Tottie Marshall 2; Composition, by school children: W. Welch (Rongo) 1, Violet Falkner (Kaiparoro) 2. Penmanship, plain, for school children under 15 (Eketahuna County): Dorothy Matheson (Rongomai) 1, Elsie Morris (Rongo) 2. Penmanship for school children, under 15 (Eketahuna County): Fritz Martin (Rongomai) 1, Myrtle Deihl (Kaiparoro) 2. Hand sewing, pillow case, with buttonhole, for girls under 13: Rongo School 1, Ida Dunn 2. Best-dressed doll, work hanrl-sewn, by girl under 13: C. Keene 1, Kaiparoro School 2. Hemmed handkerchief, for girls under 18:. Rongokokako School 1 and 2.

FIELD EVENTS. * Judge: Mr W. D. Watson

Trap or buggy horses, 15 hands or over, to be shown in harness: W. Sedcole's Callola 1, F. D. Pelling's Ruby 2, J. Mason's Kitty 3; 'seven entries. Horse best suited for general farm work, to be shown in shafts : E. Goss' Nugget 1, Fafeita's Bonnie 2, Perry's Kate 3; four entries. Hack, up to list: H. Johnson's Jack 1, McCandlish's Venus 2; four entries. Hack, up to list: W. Sedcole's Callola 1, Mrs Murrell's Narrow Escape 2, Russell's Otos; eleven entries. Pony, under 14 hands, to be shown in saddle and ridden by boy or girl: Williams' Mavis 1,. T. Par- i sons! Commodore 2, French's Nigger 3. Miss Bertha Dunn's Polly, which was considerably under size, was awarded a special prize by th* judge. Best boy rider: Norman Manguson 1. Best girl rider: Bertha Dunn 1. Creamery turn-out, horse, cart and harness: F. C. Calton 1, E. Goss 2; six entries. Best horse, cart and harness, supplying milk to a creamery of the New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union: / P. C. Calton 1, D. Lowe 2; four entries. Lady's hack: Russell's Otos (rider, Miss Pearl Russell) 1, W. Sedcole's Callola (Mrs Sedcole) 2, J.Saunders' Ngarata(Miss Saunders) 3. Best lady rider: Miss Saunders 1. Best horse, gig and harness, to be driven by a lady: F. D. Telling (driven by Miss Nilsson) 1, W. Sedcole 2. There was a large attendance at the sports in the afternoon.' The Eketahuna Brass Band rendered a number '

of selections during the afternoon. The principal events resulted as follow:—Military section competition: Corp. Doyle's section 1. Handicap trot about 1 mile: Albrechtsen's Dot 1. Novelty sweepstake: MurrelPs Narrow Escape 1. High jump: Sedcole's Callola 1. Handicap trot, 2 miles: Johnston's Jack 1,