Waimate Floral, Horticultural, and Industrial Association.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Issue 35, 21 January 1899, Page 3

Waimate Floral, Horticultural, and Industrial Association.

Patrons, Allan M'Lean, Esq., and Hon. W. J. Steward, M.H.K. ; patronesses, M«sdatnes Studholme and J. Manchester ; president, Mr E. Nicol; vice-presidents, Messis N. Francift, J. Molloy, J. F. DDUglas, and H. Hertslett ; secretary, Mr W L. Scott ; treasurer, Mr J. Dean; o» umnttee, Messrs H, 1%, M'Gowan, 1\ LuQ'W I). A. Taylor, fcl. Smith, G. J. BhacJflitou, J. C.ear, S. J. Adaraa, E. Reilly, W M. Hamilton, J. F. We3tphall, H. E. Mann, W. Kuegler, E. J. Atwill, A, Hayes, A. Manchester; auditors, Messrs G. S. Mathias ana H. fiowse. The W&imate Floral, Jloitieultural, and Industrial Association he'a their show oa Thursday last, and were iavouied with excellent weather. At ha'f-pstst two. Mr Nicol (president) unreduced His Worship tho Mayor (Dr Barclay; who would open the show. In the course ni a few remarks, Mr Nicol said that the society had for seven yeais been dead in Wairua.e. The association had brought it to hvi again, though rather late in the season. IJe hoped it would go on and prosper. Dr Barclay expressed the pleasure it gate him to open the show, which leflected grext credit on those concerned. The society had been kept gojng for 12 yea^s before, and this may be looked upon as a revival. The exhibits were of very diverge kinds, and the judges weie froni Timaru and Oamaru, and eveiy effort had been made by the committee to make a chaige of favouritism impossible. He himself was surprised at the quality and weights of some of the exhibits in the vegetable 1001 a. The association was distributing £50 in prizes, and this, was certainly e*ce«dingly good. The society would probably see itb way to show earlier ue^t year. T*3sing the display as a show, it was useful, but theie was another view to be taken. I'or the last eight or nine years there was a fueling of depiession in \Yaim»te, and this show vy°iild foster the ieelmg already existing that they were at present on the eve oi a sm^ll boom. They had b^en qnder a cloud so long that it was a highly axhilerating feeling that this cloud was passing over. He congratulated ihe exhibitors and visitors, jQfe was asked to say the committee re'grttted baring to" put the jdecoratad tables at the side, owing to lack of space, The committae were, indebted to kind friends for assistance, especially to Mrs Hertsleft, lsrf l^itohell', and Miss Hayes for taking charge of tho refeshment tent. The promojttr^,. pspeci»lly the encrgetis secretary (Mr Pcott), de^ervfld great credit for the way they had worked, and the speaker, in declaring the nhow opened, ' hoped this would be an earnest of better days to oome. Oa fntermg the hall a staging ir*s seei^ down the nuad^Tof the ball, and oa th'if were placed pot plants, many of them with truly magnificent blossoms and fplja^, big; noruas, hollyhocks, fuschias, jiy'^fangas, begonia^ {foliage and tuberous), pelaVgotfiums, geraniums, gullardia, 1 ' giadiola, 'colcqs, heliotrope, ail colqprs showing up ataiti^'the vivid green of stately palmetto's anu cool looking ferns. On the left ani light near the door were tables of cut floweis, pansies, ten #eek stocks, aail rqses, which l^tiei, in spite

of the raia which has fallen lately, being ia good condition. A. basket of nasturtiums is worthy of mention, while the gladioli war* a feature of the show. On the walla were two magnificent heads of wild boars with fine tusks and a number of pictures, for exhibition only and for competition, Qn the right aide were three decorated tables,. No. 1 was draped in the centre with yellow, and fingerbowls and vases of clear glass tilled with cornflowers, Iceland poppier, green oats, whilt s>prigs of native trees were tastef ully arranged over the drapery. This was exceedingly tastetu[. No. 4— Draped centre and decorations of roses and blue clematis. Very neat, although somewhat crowded, J?his was not seen at its best, as. the tender clematis had withered a little from the heat, No, 2— Draped centre and bowls of carnations, sweet peas and farns, Very fresh and cool looking, although a little crowded. Further along the same side were ferns and palmettos, all refreshingly cool, On the loft was a table containing a fine displaj of bacon, ham, egg*, pickles, preserves, cakes and scones. On this table alto were an exhibit of ginger ale, raspberry vinegar, football punch, and ginger wine made by Mr W. A. Oaborne at his W&im&te factory. This exhibit attracted much attention. Mr Oaborne has sustained the reputation be held before he came to Waimate, as a maker of nrated waters and cordials, and those who visited the refreshment booth, where these were oa sale, were piepared to endorse tha «nconiums already bestowed, A ladies' bicycle made by Mr J. Richard, was very favourably oommented on. On the stage were six decorated bicycles, four ladies and two gents, and the public were asked to vote for the best of these and the best decorated table. In the next room the vegetables and fruit were stocked, and there was a splendid collection of vegetables of eyery description, the potatoes, rhubarb, and cabbage deserving ipecial mention. Along the w&H a wire netting-oovere'l enclosure contained magnificent samples of fruty, raspberries, gooseberries, red, black aim ants, etc. Among the fruits placed for exhibition, Mr 6. Akhurst's exhibit of blackberries and dewberries attracted great attention from the size and appearance of the fruit. In the gymnasium room were fitted up the boxes containiag fowls, etc. This part of the exhibitjon comprised 96 fowls, 13 duoks, 2 geose, 3 pigeons, 1 pup, 3 canaries, and a goldfinch, two splendid oats, and 9 guinea pigs, Space forbids more detailed comment, but we must say that everyone in Waimate should be proud of the exhibition. The band played before the door in the evening, and up till 10 o'clock the room was crowded almost to excess. Following are the awards, prices in all classes 3s aud 3s, unjess mentioned ;—; — Class A, Pot Plants, Collection of teu pot plants (7b 6d and ss), Mrs S. J, Adams. Group of pot plqnts (7s 6d and ss), Mrs S. J. Adams, Three pelargoniums, Mrs S. «J\ Adams % Two begonias, one foliage, one tuberous, Mrs S. J, Adams J, O. M. Manchester 2. Hydrangea, 0. -M. Manchester. Puschias (varieties), Mrs S. J. Adams. Cut Flowers, prizes 5s and §3. Sir tea roses, varieties, Mrs S. J. Adams. Sweet peas, blooms, Mrs Dean 1, Mrs Hayes 2. Hanging basket of ferns, 0. M. Manchester. Fruit. — -Gooseberries, 6 varieties. 6 of each, H. Hertslett. Apples, 9 eating, grown in 1898-99, S. J. Adams h.c. tfme cooking, grown in 1898-99, S, J. Ad.ams. Vegetables. — Collection of 12 vegetables (7s 6d), J. Cleai? B.c. Three breads cabbage, J. Clear. Three heads eauli* flowers, J, Clear 1, A.'M. Taaffe 2, Carrots, short, J. Clear. Parsnips, J. Clear, Lettuce, Master Lundon. Potatoes, round, J, Clear. Peas, 36 pods, J. Clear 1, A. ]$. Taaffe 2. French beans, A. M. Taaffe 1 and 2, Eschalots, A- M. Taaffe. Pot Plants. — Fqsphias, 2 varieties, E. Collect 1 and % Genaniums, three varieties, S. Collet*. Foliage pqt plant, G-. Akhurst 1, E. Cpljett 2. Four pot planta, 0. M. Manchester. Tuberous, begonias, 0. fy. Manchester. Native ferns, E, Collett 1, 0. M. Manchester 2. Four window pot plants,' grown by amateurs not paying greenhouses (5s and 3a), Mrs. Healey. One rare pot plant* (5a and 3s), Ale*. Lilly 1, Mrs Inkster 2. Variegated hydrangea, Q. M. Manchester. Cut Flowers.— Tea roses (5s and 3s), Mrs' Baxter, Stocks, Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Nieol 2. Pansies, N. Franpji 1, R. 1?. Kilgour 2. ifardy cut flowers, 9. species, Mrs" Hayes I','N. Francis 2, 0. Manchester h.c. Collection of greenhouse cut flowers, Q. Manchester, ' Nasturtiums, MVs Spall i, B. OBrien 2. Double geraniums', Mrs Hayes., jsingle do., Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Hayes 2. Dahlias, double, Do., single, S. Collett. Do. o'actus, N. Frano.is,, ' Petunias, Mrs Niqol 1. Martin Carrig 2. Salpiglosis, N. Fra"n : pia 1, Mrs Scott 2, Collection of pansys, N. Francis 1, Mrs H_ayes 2. Pic,c.qtte,es or carnations, X 'Collett I, Mrs Efaygg 2. Gladioli, Martin Carrig J., 0. Manchester 2. ColleotiQU I)hiox di'unirnoncli, Q* Manchester 1, Sfariin Carrig V, ' ' Fruit. — J^aspbenies, Mrs Cousins 1, W. Kennartl 2/ Gfdoaebem^;' Mrs Nicol 1, E. Keilly 2. Gooseberries; 4 varieties, E. KeiUy V, Q. Manchester 2. White currants, D. Manchester J, E. Keilly 2.

Nine eating apples, grown in 1898-99. Mrs Baxter 1, M. Smith 2. Dish of 15 plums, Jas. Nmd 1, M. Smith 2. Dish of 0 pears, Jaa. Nind, J. Williams 2. Vegetables. — Collection of vegetables, 7 varieties (5s and 8s)," H. Eertslett 1, H. E. M'Gowan 2. Two cucumbers, Mis Nicol 1. Three head cabbage, D. £r«,nnigan 1, E. Reilly 2. Bunch of 6 carrot*,, H. E. M'Gowan 1 and 2. Bnneh of 6 intermediate carrots, Mrs Dodd 1. J. M'Taggart 2. Parsnips, J. Boyce 1. Alr>. Hayes 2. Bunch of 6 turnips, H. ]•). M'Gowan 1, D. Lundon 2, Bunch of spring onions, W. Keunard 1, J. Trezise 2. Ouions, autumn, M. Smith 1, A. Jjilly 2. Oni ms, any variety, M. Smith 1. Mrs Hayes 2. Kidney potatoes, (r. Akhurst I, E. Reilly 2. J. M'Taggart h,<\ Potatoes, round, H. E- M'Gowan 1 and 2. Pears, E. ReiUy 1, Mrs Baxter 2. Broad beans, R. M'Gowan J, Mrs I. Adaina 2. French beans, N. Francis, 1, Mrs Baxter 2. Banner beans, Jno, Boyce I, N, Francis 2. Table Rhubarb. P. Dooley 1, W. Wheeler 2, Pair Vegetable marrows, Mrs Adams 1, J. Boyce 2, Beet, N. Francis 1, H. M'Gowan 2.' Eschalots. H. M'Gowan 1 and 2. Collection q{ salad, Mra H\yes. Decorated Table. — Miss S. Eaton 1 (116 votes), Mrs Francis 2 (75 votes). Hand bouquet* (ladies) Miss Taaffe, L. Bird 2. Decorated bicycle (5s and 3s). MUs Studholme 1 (73 votes), G. Nicol (GO votes) 2. Extra prizes. — 31b butter (plain) 5s and 8s ; E. Beilly, Four sorts of jam, twelve months old or ov#r, W. Meltoa 1, Mrs Baxter 2, Three kinds bottled fruit, Mrs Hayes. Home-made loaf, 41b, Mrs Newton. Cake, sponge, Mrs Dean. Oatcake, Mrs Cochrane 1, Mrs M'Taggarfc 2. Six girdle seonee, Mrs M'Taggart 1, Mi» Cochrane 2, Mrs Mitchell h.c. Shortbread. Mrs Cochrane 1, Mrs Jas. Patterson 2. Puff pasty, Mrs Healey 1, Mrs Dean 2. Fruit cake (5s and 3s) Mrs Dean 1, Mrs Baxter 2, Ham (5s aud 3s) Mrs Baxter 1, Thos. Newton 2. Side bacon, (5s and 3s) Thos. Newton. Heaviest dozan eggs, single yoka, Mrs Healey 1, W. Melton 2, H. Hertslett h.c Poultry,— Pair Ducks. E. Reilly 1. R, Haves 2. Indian Game fowls, E. Beillv 1, M'Donald ± Plymouth Rock-!, M*bel Hayes. Houdans, F. Lundon 1 aad 2» Mabel Hayes h.c. Minorca*, E. Reilly. Dark or silver Dorkings, E- ReiUy. Orpingtons, E> Reilly h. c. Brood of eight heavy chickens, F. Lundon 1 and h. c. E. Reilly 2. Brood of eight chickens, light, F. Lundon 1, E. Redly 2. Pair laying fowls, F, Lundou 1. G. Hayes 2. Children's Pets — Pair bantam 9, J, M'Donald. Pair guineapigs, C. Hertslett 1, G. Adams 2. Canary, Miss R. Hertslett 1, M. Wall 2, J. Williams h. c. Cat, W. Bird 1, S. Brokenshire 2. Talking bird, M- Wall- Best dressed doll, Misf, E. Adams. Any other pet, Rodney Hayes 1, Miss Lundon 2, Miss C Lundon h. c. Best cottage garden in township, open to those who work for wages and employ no labour ( Ist 103 6d, 2nd b»g flour, third 4s), J. Boyca 1, W. Wheeler 2, R. Kilgour 3. Oil paintjng (landscape) work of exhibitor, 5s and 3s, Lily Manchester 1, Florence Hardy 2. Oil painting (flowers) executed by exhibitor, Miss M&noUesjter 1, Miss L- Smith % Water colour (landscape) executed by exhibitor, T- S. Hardy h. c. Chip carving, Mrs T. Medlicott 1, Miss F. OBrien 2. Best trimmed hat, trimmed by % gentleman in the Hall, (5s and 3s)' W. J. Black 1, T. Goldstone 2, ,I*3. Patterson h. c, Pair hand-knitted socks, Mrs W. Harris 1, D. I£eane 2. Patchwork quilt, Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Newton s}, Drawn thread work,, Mrs T. Hedlicott , Plain sewing, open to all children attending school in Waimate county, Francis L,und.on.. Best ironed whtts shirt %nd collar, Mrs F. Gf-*its h. q,