Waimate Floral Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 151, 11 January 1902, Page 3

Waimate Floral Horticultural and Industrial Society.

r* —— —o -—■- ANNUAL SHOW, ©moras.— Pattonsr His Worship the Mayor, Hon W J Steward, Mr R H Rhodes, Mr J F D .uglas, and Mr H E Mann? patronesses': Mira Studholme, Mrs Manchester, and Mrs Hayes; president: Rsv McßLenzie Gibson; viee-presidentu : Messrs B Nicol, H E MoGowan, and S J Adams; secretary : Mc W L Soott; treasurer: Mr J H Dean; committee: Messrs G Akhursb, J W Manchester, G Lundpir, W Howard, E Reilly, E J.. AtwiH, W; Hertslet, W H Hargreaves, W M ' Hamilton, G J Shaokleton, W Taylor, J Nind, Chas. A Wilson, and H Saunders. . JnDflES.—Fruit, flowers, and vegetables : Messrs'Knowiesand Lewis; poultry : Mr Lascombe; special prizes: Mr Bremner; extra exhibits: Messrs Mathias, Syraon, and Dean. , For the past few years, since its this show has, •steadily risen in respect of number and quality of exhibits and has; •also been much more largely patronised by the general public. The -weather lately for each public function has been so miserable that « fine day was scarcely expected,: •but evidently " The Heavens had ; went dry of tears," and Wednesday, turned out to be an exceedingly fine ■day; Thursday also continued; fine and save for a very few drops ] in the forenoon, the weather was p perfect. This, of course, enabled everyone to bring along the entries ; «nd a little after midday by strenuous exertions on the part of the stewards and committee, the whole -of the large entry was staged and' ticketed and ready for the judges.: Thefe gentlemen had partly finished :their work at 2 o'clocit when an adjournment was made for lunch-; -eon. The'Rev. McKenzie Gibson' occupied the chair and Mr Norton Francis (ex-president) the vice-Chair. After a substantial lunch had been been duly appreciated the president proposed the heilth of the visiting judges. He referred to the fact that for many years Messrs Knowies, Lewis, and ijuseombe had given their valuable services gratis to the Society, and had given general satisfaction to ■exhibitors. He hoped they would long be spared to visit Waimate and assured them that the society ■would always heartily welcome them. In replying all these made reference to the growth of the Waimate show, which reflected great credit on promoters and exhibitors alike. After mentioning the local judges, the president then proposed the health of Mr W. L. Scott, the secretary, who spared neither time ;nor trouble in getting the show ;ahead. He referred to the importance of a good secretary in institutions of all hinds, and assured Mr iScott that his worth was fully recognised. The mensbera then ••adjourned, it being near the opening hour, and the public were being admitted. The Rev McKenzie Gibson, President cf the Horticultural Society, presided, and before calling <on His Worship the Mayor to declare the Show ©pen he thanked *the people for their attendance. He •said 'he was gratified at the unmistakable success of the Show. He traced the history of the present «03iety from the Show four years before, which wus held in the .Library Hall, under Mr Nicofs pr aidency. The speaker paid a *sabufce to the good -work Mr Niool lhad done since the society was reconstructed. The year following, when Mr Nicol was again president, and the third year when Mr Norton iFrancis was president, Were also very successful, being both held in the drillshcd, as the hall was proving too small. He regretted that Mr Francis could not see his way to -accept office for another year. The present Show, the fourth, showed that the society was still advancing, the entries this year numbering 332, as against last year's record total of 525. He referred to the iact of an exhibit from the Waimate society winning the handsome tfrophy on exhibition that day, at the Christchurch Jubilee Show. This district winning in a competition open to all Canterbury was highly creditable to Waimate, but they must not forget that a great deal of the credit of the win was due to Mr and Mrs Francis, who had arranged the exhibit most tastefully. The speaker expressed the deep regret of the committee at the death of one of their most •energetic members, Mr J. Clear. Mr Gibson called upon His Worship to declare the Show open. Mr .Manchester said that he hardly knew how to express his admiration and appreciation of what lie saw that daj. He. remembered vividly forty years ago when flowers and fruit there were none in Canterbury except what grew in the bush. The Waimate district had one of the best climates in the world, and its people were of the most enterlot the British race. They ight wonder what they would ) in »-few years, seeing the is made within his rememMr .Manchester congratuie ladies and gentlemen who ought the Show together, lared the Show open, hoping 1 would enjoy themselves and tice of any defects to improve ext year, ring the drilished, the first hat caught the eye was Miss ester's exhibit of pot plants for effect. Tha. plants were ogly well grouped, besides meritorious in themselves, i collection well deserved the iza it received. Other exhibits irranged < in ;thie way that ace 1 had proYod combined in ipaoe with ft good display, id& staging ;«»«yins ; ; P9* bouquets,

the left side being reserved for poultry and extra exhibits, and the right for children's pets, fruit and' vegetables. A stage at the south end accommodated »the needle an 1 ' fancy work. In consequence of tb greatly increased entry* in cut flowers, tables had to be provided the length of the hall on one side, while the entries for best decdrafced tables occupied a similar space on the other. The' decorated tables were the objects of considerable attention, those judged by the public, of course, having to be critically examined. This portion of the show is very popular and the exhibits show inoreased taste, the. old style of " packing " a table with varieties of flowers having given way to one more simple and prae« tical. All three bicycles and the two go-carts showed similar gratifying improvement. Turning to the flowers, we must say that it was a great surprise to find such' splendid blooms, despite the unfavourable weather experienced during the past year, and this again is a sign that one of the Society's aims—to inculcate a love of floriculture—is ■ being attained. - Very creditable entries were made in the collection of wild flowers and grasses, these although necessarily of somewhat sombre hue, showing perseverance and taste. The collection of vegetables was exceedingly, good, both in the class for gardeners and in that for amateurs, those articles most at home in a wet season, of course, being extra good. To small fruits the same applies, raspberries being exceedingly large, and some of the black currants almost rivalling cherries in size. There were some very fine gooseberries, Mr Howard's first prize exhibit jist scaling 12oz. and all the berries were of an even size. The poultry was so good, that a good deal of discussion took place throughout the day as to the feasibility of starting a winter show, for poultry, with chrysanthemums and seasonable roots. It is likely that something will be done in this direction, especially as fanciers are about to move in the direction of a Homing Pigeon Club in Waimate. Extra exhibits were as U3ual keenly contested, the entries being such as would have done credit to any show. If Waimate people suffer from indigestion it will not be the fault of. any of the . ladies who sent samples of their culinary skill to I the show. Mr McGowan's prize for the best collection of home-, ! made produce brought two entries both exhibits being so good that there must have been great difficulty in deciding the winner. Following is the prize list : POT PLANTS. Class A—Gardenkrs. Open to all, (Prizes where not specified 3s and 2a.) CDllection of ten pot plains: 7s 6d and 5s two entries. Mrs Collett 1, A. Buzan 2. Group of pot plants staged for effect: 7s 6d and ss; one entry. Miss 0. Manchester 1. Begonias, varieties ; one entry. Mrs Manchester 1. Collection of native ferns; two entries. Mrs Collett 1, Mrs Manchester 2. Fuchsias, varieties; one ontry, Mrs Collett. Geraniums, variegated; two entries. Mrs Collett 1 and 2. Ivy leaf geranium ; one entry, Mrs Ccllett. Foliage plants; three entries. Mrs Hayes 1, Mrs Manchester 2, Mrs Collett 3. Rare pot plant; two entries. Mrs Manchester 1, J. Howard 2. CUT FLOWERS. Roses, six varieties: 5s and 3s ; five entries. A. Buzan I, Mrs Hayes 2. Tea roses, varieties : 5s and os; two ■entries. A. Buzan 1. Stocks, varieties ; five entries. Mrs Hayes I and 2. Verbenas j four entries. Mrs Hayes land 2. Pansies, varieties; eight entries. Mrs Manchester J., N. Francis 2. Collection cut flowers; four entries. A. Buzan 1, N. Francis 2 and h c. Collection hardy cut flowers; six entries. N. France 1, Mrs Studholme 2. Greenhouse flowers; two entries. A. Buzan 1, Mrs Manchester 2. Germiums, varieties ; three entries. N. Francis 1 and 2. Dahlias; six entries. ,A. Buzan 1, N. Francis 2. Carnations, varieties; two entries. N. Francis 1 and 2. Penstemons, varieties; one • entry. A. Buzan 1. Petunias, varieties; three entries A. Buzan 1, Mrs Hayes 2. Collection salpistlosis; two entries. N, Francis 1 and 2, Lilies, varieties, four entries. Mrs Hayes 1, Mrs Manchester 2. Phlox Drummondi, five entries. A. Buzan 1, Mrs Hayes 2. Annuals, varieties; four entries, Mrs Hayes 1 and 2. Collection sweet peas; six entries. A. Buzan 1, Mrs Manchester 2. Any other pot plants, four varieties; seven entries. N. Francis 1 and 2. FRUIT, j Cherries; four entries. W. Pledger 1, Mrs Baxter 2. Strawberries; twd entries. Mrs ; Hayes 1 and 2. Strawberries; two entries. Mrs : Hayes 1 and 2. Gooseberries; one entry. Lucy r Douthwaite 1. \ I Gooseberries, twelve heaviest; aii entries. J. Howard 1, W. Pledger. 2. 1 Raspberries; ten entries. Mrs ' Hayes 1,2 and ho* Currants, red; eight entries. Mm i Baxter 1, Mrs Hayes 2 and he. / Currants, black; five entries. Mrs r Hayes 1 and 2. [ Currants, white; six entries. Mrs Hayes 1, W. Pledger 2, E. Reilly 3- ' 1 Apples, eating: three entries. Mrs Hayes 1, M. Smith 2. . , , > Apples, cooking; nine entries. Mrs [ Baxter 1, J. Howard 2. i Plums; two entries. Mrs Hayes 1, , Mrs Manchester 2. Pears: five entries. Mrs Hayes 1 and 2. 1 one entry, N* Francis. 1 VEGETABLES. 1 Collection of vegetables: 7a 6d and ' 6s; three entries.' H. E. McGowan 1, Cucumbers; two entries. v A.Buzar

Cauliflowers; four entries. Mrs Hayes 1, N. Francia 2. Carrots; four entries. W. Pledger 1, J. F. Douglas 2. Parsnips; three entries. J. F. Oouglas 1, W. Pledger 2. Turnips; five entries. N. Francis 1 and 2. Onions, autumn;. four entries. J, F. Douglas 1, W. Pledger 2. Onions, spring; six entries, J. F. Douglas 1.. Lettuce; three entries. J. F. Douglas 1; N. Francis.2. Potatoes, kidney; six entries. J. F. Douglas 1, Mrs Hayes 2. Potatoes, round; three entries, N. Francis 1, E. Reilly 32. Potatoes, varieties; two entries. H. E. McGowan 1, Mrs Hayea 2. Peas; two entries. E. Reilly 1, Mr 3 Hayes 2, Beans, broad; three entries. Mrs Hayes 1. ' Beans, French: two entries. N.j Francis 1 and 2.

Rhubarb ; five entries. F. Jones 1 A. Lillie %

Rhubarb, heaviest; two entries. A. Lillie 1, F. Jones 2. Beet; five entries. Mrs Hayea 1, W. Pledger 2. Eschalots; three entries. N. Francis 1, J. Howard 2. Collection of salad, three entries. N. Francis 1 and 2.

Class B—Amateurs. Prizes 3s and 2*. unless otherwise specified. POT PLANTS. Fuchsias; two entries. G Akhurst 1, Mrs Collett 2 Pelargonium^; two entries. Mrs Collett 1 and 2 Geraniums, double; three entries. Mrs Collett 1 and 2 Geraniums, single; four entries. Mrs Collett 1 and 2 Petunias ; one entry. No award Foliage pot plant; six entries. Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Collett 2 Four, other pot plants; two entries. Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Collett 2 Begonias; two entries. Mrs Collett 1, Mrs Allen 2 Collection native ferns; three entries. All disqualified Window pot plants; two entries. Mrs Baxter 1 . _ Rare pot plant; one entry. No award

Variegated hydrangea; one entry, Mrs Cousins 1

Musk; three entries. G Akhurst 1, Mr 3 Collett 2

Cactus plant; threß entries. Mrs Collett 1, E Knight 2

CUT FLOWERS. Rosas, six varieties: 5s and 3a; three entries. Mrs Baxter 1 Stocks; two entries. ■ H McGowan 1 Hardy cut flowers: ten entries. Mrs Baxter 1, W L Scott 2 Nasturtiums ; three entries, Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs G Dash 2 Geraniums, double ; one entry, Mrs Baxter I Antirrhinums; three entries. A Lillio 1, Mrs Hayes 2 Dahlias ; four entries. Mrs Collett 1, W L Scott 2 Petunias; three entries. W L Scott 1 and 2

Sweet William ; three entries. Mrs Cousins 1, Mrs Baxter 2 Pansies; eight entries. G Akhurst 1, Mrs Collett 2, W H Hargreaveß h c Carnations; five entries. Mrs F Bennington 1, Mrs Collett 2 Penstemons; four entries. Mrs Nicol 1, Mrs Collett 2 Phlox Druminondi; four entries. Mrs Bradshaw I,WL Scott 2 Collection of annuals ; four entries. Mrs Baxter 1, W L Scott 2 Sweet peas; three entries. Mrs Nicol.l, Mrs Baxter 2 Canterbury bells : six entries. Mrs Collett 1, Mrs Bradshaw 2 Any other cut flowers ; seven entries. Mrs Collett 1, Miss L Gascoyne 2

FRUIT.

Collection of fruit! 5s and 3s; two entries. G Akhurst 1, Mrs Baxter 2 Strawberries; one entry. W M Hamilton Cherries; four entries. G Akhurst 1, W L Scott 2 Easpberries; nine entries, Mrs Cousins 1, May Gibson 1 Gooseberries; six entries. Mrs A Wilson 1, L Duuthwaite 2 Currants, red; seven entries. Mrs Baxter 1 and 2 Currants, white; six entries. F Jones 1, G Akhurst 2 Currants, black; three entries. F Jones 1, Mrs Baxter 2 Apples, eating; eight entries. G Akhurst 1, J Boyce 2 Apples, cooking; twelve entries. S Collett 1, J Ravenhall 2 Plums ; two entries. W M Hamilton 1, G Akhurst 2 Pears; seven entries. W M Hamilton 1, W H Beckett 2 Peaches ; one entry. G Akhurst VEGETABLES.

Collection of vegetables; two entries. H E McGowan 1, G Akhurst 2 Cucumbers; three entries. Mrs Nicol 1, W L Bcott 2 Cabbages; eleven entries. Mrs Faulkner 1, W M Hamilton 2 CauliHowers; one entry. John Boyce 1 Carrots;" five entries. H E McGowan 1, M Smith 2 Parsnips; seven entries, HE McGowan 1 A C Hurst 2 Turnips ', six entries. Mrs J Bird 1, J Boyce 2 Onions, spring; four . entries,: ■■ J. Boyce 1, H E McGowan 2 Onions, autumn; four entries. A Lillie 1, Mrs Nicol 2 Potatoes, kidney; seven entries, A Lillie 1, G Fagan 2 Potatoes, round; nine entries. G Fagan 1, A Lillie 2 Peas; eight entries. J Ravenhall 1 and 2 . _ Beans, broad; eight entries. F Taylor 1, Mrs J Bird 2 Beans, French: two entries Beans, runner; three entries Rhubarb, table; twelve entries. F Jones 1, Mrs Beard 2 Rhubarb, heaviest ; five entries. F Jones 1, A Lillie 2 Vegetable marrows; two entries. Mrs Nicol 1 Beet; three entries. H E McGowan land 2 . . Eschalots; ten entries. J Melton 1, Mrs J Melton 2 Collection of salad ; one entry. WH Hargreaves 1

SPECIAL PRIZES. Cottage garden within seven miles oi Waimate: 27s and Ids; four entries ; John Boyce 1, Chas Wheeler 2. , Cottage garden* within two miles o f Waimate: 21s and lQs , 0d; tared entries: Chas Wheeler 1, Mrs Eathorna 2. Table' decorations, decided by popular vote: 5s and ?•,» eight entries: Miss Taafe (No 6) 1, Miss Manchester (No 1) % Decorated go-cart, decided by populw^vo^^Cs Ss; jfc.wa -entries :' ■< Miss Stargjass i;i;^i«s:llorris^^Ko;l),fin9,eif t .

vote, 5s and 8s; three- entries i Mies Kate Sturgess (No 3) 1, Miss Neil (No 2)s. Hand bouquet, 5s and 3s; five entries: Miss Manchester 1;' Miss Taaffe 2. Best buttonhole; two entries; Miss Manchester 1. Shower or bridal bouquet; two entrief,: Miss Manchester 1. Oil scape), 5s and 8s; four Jen tries: Miss Manchester 1, M|s4 D Eattray : 2'. v -VOil painting • (flowers) j :i 58 and 3r; : seven entries: Mrs Manchester 1, Miss,E, Neill 2, Mrs Newtou ho. Pen' iyid ink drawing; two entries; Wl Scott 1. Chip carving; three entries : Or Nicol 1 and 2, Miss Manchester he. Fanoy wood work, 53 and 3s; three entries : G. Nicol I, H iNicol 2. Largsst number of buttonholes die-, posed of on day of show, for girls. between 12 and 15: Hilda Clayton (41) 1, Muriel Martin (32) 2. Hand bouquet competed for by children not over 18 years of age attending any school in Waimate; one entry: Hilda Clayton 1. Table decoration by girls under 15; two entries: May Gibson 1, N Taaffe 2. Hand bouquet by girls under 15 ; one entry: Miss A Jones 1. Beau collection of wild flowers, grasses and ferns, i open to children attending Waiin-ue District High School; prizes by Mrs Hayes of 6s, 4s, 3* and 2s: seven entries: K Kvlworth 1, G A Stewart 2. Ditto for children attending St Patrick's School; one entry: F Lnndon 1. Bait map of North .and douoh Island together; Mrs Adams' special of 5«; nine entries; CAj Stewart 2, II Nicol 2, L Bast writing, six lines of ordinary small hand, Miss Bowse's special of s*; ten entries: C A Stawart 1,: G Marriott 2, H Hart 3. Most points in Class A (gardeners), Mrs Hayes. Special for cut flowers,- Mr A Buz>in. Most points in fruit. Mrs Hayes. Most points in Class B, Mrs Collect. Most points cut flow«rq {Mr Knowies special) Mrs Baxter. Most points in vegetables, H E McGiwan. Most points in extraexhibits, (Nicol & Scott's special, bag flour, Mrs B.ilchar. Moat points in children's pets, C A Stewart. Most points in needle and fancy work (Mr Baxter's special of 10a 6d), "Mr» Morrison.

EXTRA. EXHIBITS. Special prize of 10s 6d given by It McGowan for best collection f butter, jams, pickles, preserved ruits, bread, scones, oakes and p.agtry« entries. Mrs R G Baxter 1, 'W H Jeckett 2.141 b preserved' butter, otted not later than December 15th, s and 3d : 1 entry. Mrs.R.G Baxter . Three £lb« butter, plain, 5s arid 3s : ; 0 entries. Mrs 1 and 2. i'ancy butter, 5s and 3s: 2 entnes. : kf rs Belcher 1, Miss O'Brien 2,\ Four, orts of jams, not less than 12 months' 1 >ld, 4 entries. Miss M Coulbeck 1, Mrs Healey 2. Three kinds of .bottled ruit, 3 entries. Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs 3 Dash 2, Mrs Belcher hc. 41b loaf, lome made bread (open), 6 entries. Miss Bates 1, Mrs Belcher 2.41 b loaf, lonie made bread' (opon to Waiuiate sounfcy residedts only), 10 entries. Miss Bates 1, Miss A Newton 2. Sponge cake, 4 entries. Mrs Healey L. Mrs 0 Dash 2. Oatcake, 4 entries. Mrs McGowan 1, Mrs Belcher 2. Six jcones (open), 6 entries. Mrs Belcher L and 2. Six scones, (open to V/ai aiate county residents only), 8 entries. Mrs C Dash 1. Mrs C Faulkner 2. Six scones girdle (open), 6 entries. Mrs Balcher 1 and 2. Six scones (girdle), open to Waimate. county. residents only, 4 entries. Mrs C Faulkner l.Misa Cordner 2. Short-' bread, 1 entries. Mrs Belcher 1,- Mrs Baxter 2. Puff pastry, 5 entries. Mrs Healey 1, Mrs C Dash 2> Cream cheese, 1 entry. W H Beckett he. Small cakes, six sorts, 4 entries. Mrs C Dash 1, Mrs Baxter 2. Fruit cake, 7 entries. Mrs 0- Dash 1, Mrs Healey 2. Pound cake, 4 entries. Mrs Belcher 1* Ham, 5 entries, F Nawton 1, Mrs Beard 2. Side of 1 entry. Roll of bacon, 3 entries. (Meyers and Tones 1 and 2. Ham (smoked), 2 entries. G Medlicott 1. Side of bacon (smoked), 2 entries. G Medlicott 1. Roll of bacon (smoked), 3 entries. Meyers and Jones 1 and 2, Heaviest dozen of hens* eggs single yolk, 3 entries Mrs Healey 29£025, Mrs Coulbeck 28£qzs hO. Honey, 3 entries, Mrs D Wilson 1, Mrs Baxter 2. Home made wine, (3 different kinds), 1 entry. W H Beckett. >, , POULTRY. Pair ducks, Pekins, two entries V E Reilly Mrs Hayes 2. Pair ducks, other sorts, two entries : E Reilly 1. Pair fowls, Indiana game, two entries;. E Reilly 1, Mrs Nicol 2. P.urPly-' mouth Rock, three entries: W Taylor 1, 0 Lundon 2. Pair Houdans, one entry :C Lundon. Pair Lj.ng;hans, one .entry: E Reilly. Pair Minorc is, one entry i E Reilly. . Pair ..Sitvor Wyandottes, two entries : VV Taylor 1 and 2. Pair Golden Wyandottes, one entry: H Saunders. Pair Orpingtons, two entries : E Reilly 1 and 2. Any rare fowl, one entry : H Nicol. Brood of chickens, heavy breed, two entries; W Taylor 1, C Lundon 2. Brood of chiokens, light breed, one entry: 0 Lundon. Brood of ducklings, one entry:. W L Scott. • Pair of table fowls, purebred, three entries; ±J&. Reilly 1. Pair laying. fowls, four entries: E Reilly 1, Mrs Nicol 2. Pair Bantams; three entries : L Lundou-ly J Boyle 2. Pair pigeous, any variety, four entries : E Knight 1, J Turner 2 Pair working homurs, seven entries: C A Wilson!, WTuylur 2/ : '-Palr ; 'shW homers, three entries : J Hawkins ■■>%& E Knight 2. Canary, any variety, oae entry: C A Stewart. Cage bird, .any. variety, one entry :,0 A Stewart CHILDREN'S PETS. Pair guinea pigs, one'entry : F Kaah. Best cat, four entries : A Hendry 1, 0 A Stewart' 2. Best cage bird, six entries: H Clayton 1, Miss Manchester 2, Canary, one entry: G A Stewart. Pair Bantams, three entries: L Lundon 1, J Boyle 2. 'Any other pets, twelve entries : R Lundon 1, N Cousins 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Crochet bed quilt, one entry, .Miss Collett h.o. Worked sofa cushion, four entries: Mrs Morrison 1, Miss McDufif 2. Patchwork quilt, two entries, Mrs 0 E Bateman 1, Mrs Morrison 2 Drawn thread work, ia linen, three entries : Miss Duke, Cissy 0 Lundon tad Violet Wilson hO. Drawa> thread work, ia cambric, one entry i Miss Jl Smith. Any work, thirteen'entries?',Miss* Matt';! Chester (point laoe) 'l,'Misß Clayton 1 & special, Miss Rattray % Best dressed white shirt, seven entries;Mrs M Coulbeck 1, Shaokleton 2.: Six buttonholes, one darned t heel<*'of sock, and one darned piece of. linen, one entry :M Gibson. Best dressed shilling doll, clothes out out and sewn by exhibitor, on* entry: .Jeannie Faganl. a *- "■ ■ *'t /