AUTUMN SHOW.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume LIV, Issue 2855, 11 March 1904, Page 2

AUTUMN SHOW.

The Peninsula Horticultural S uiety held its Autumn Show in the Oddle i >ws' Hall, Akao*, yesterday, There was a ye y fair number of entries, especially of fl iwrrs. A good deal of frui l :, apples in particular, was exhibited, bub there wero not many veget , ables sliown, s~nn claseea not b i ig exhib , ited at all. The late rain has Lien very benFfic'.al in bringing on the flnvars, but some former exhibitors showed nothing ab all this year.

Mr Low again acted as judge, and the Society is fortunate in having suc'i a. bhor , oughly competent jadge of all clusaes. Mr McLenaghan julged the cikea, fone=, etc, in the sundries, an \ we are glad to cay that these claeses w< re well filled, some excellent cakes and pastry being exhibited. Scones exhibited by Miss Young thoroughly deserved the first prize. Mr P. Brown was successful with his piff pastry, which is certainly a credit to hie cooking powers. In the flowers, Mrs G. H. Hay lock won most prizes, her asters being especially fine. Mr Virtue's six roses were the only ones exhibited, but they would be very herd indeed to beat. Dr Hargreaves exhibited somecvotus dahlias which were among the finest blooms in the Bhow. Mre Buokland also exhibited some, very good flowers, her collection of 24 being especially good and meriting its first prize. In the fruit department the show of apples was a really excellent one. There were large entries for all classes. Mre Bruce showed some really good fruit, and Mr ffam mond's apples, for exhibition only, were really huge.

There were not many entries for the ladies sprays and buttonholea, but Mrs Weatenra'a sprays deserve special mention. In the children's class for buttonholes, Miss Mary

Peach won both first, and second pnzj*.. In the vegetable department Mrs (J. H , Haylook and Mre T. W. Narbey were much' ' the largest exhibitors. Mies J. Rutland exhibited firms huge pumpkins which could not f«I to catch the eye. There wta a Urge show of marrows, bub few cucumbers wer« entered. The collections of vegetables were very excellent indeed and much commended by the judge. In the evening a promenade conoerb was held at whioh Mr and Mre Reid gave selections on their gramaphone. Mr Kiddey a'so sang two songs very pleasingly— , ' Give U3 this day Our Daily Bread," and " Failing;' Miae Mitchell, with her usual good nature, gave some violin soles, airs from the " Bohemian Girl." After the concert the fruit, vegetables, etc, were put up to auction by Mr Robinson and fetched a good price, as exhibitors were very Renerous in giving towards the uZ' y bri " k blddin g was * he order of the day and much amusement was caused by the various purchases. Dr Hargreaves gave an exhibition of the Kontgen rays, which was well patronised during the evenfng and intpresting in the extreme. The fat lamb given by Mr Robt. Newton for the gue?Bing competition fell to Mr A. Punckell. of German Bay, and Miss byte, . both <f whom guessed the exaot weight-531hs. The suppsr room, which was under the management of several young ladies, wus an excellent innovation. Altogether the Show was a great success, and Mr Orbell, the secretary, members o! the Committee, and other helpers are much to bo congratulated on the success of their efforts. There was a large attendance in the e u en iu g, which heI P ed Btill more t° ««a be he bhow a good financial success. The following is the prize lfst: — Collection of six pot phnfs—Mrs T. E. laylor 1 Mrs Koinomopnlas 2 Six Roses— Mr Virtue I Six double Dahlias, at least 3 varietiesUγ nargreaves 1 Six tingle Dahlia*, at loi»t 3 variettesMus Mary Peach 1 and 2 Six Cactus, 3 varieties—Dr Hargreavei 1 and 2 * Three Asters, varieties-Mrs R. E. Le' hevre 1, Mr Mottram 2, Dr Hargroaves commended. b'ix Aeters. varieties—Mr Mobtram 1, Dr Hargreavas 2 Nine Asters, varieties—Mrs E. L. Lelievre 1, Dr Fargreaves 2. ,-, 3 T ? in " ias . varieties—Dr Hargreavea l.Mrs G. H. Haylock 2 „ 6 Zinnias, varieties—Dr Hargreavee l.Mrs G. H. Haylock 2 Sweet Peas, 6 varieties—Mr Mottram 1, Miss Jessie Bruce 2 I Sweet Peas, 13 varieties-Mi Mottram 1, Mies Jessie Bruce 2 6 Gaillardias— Mrs G. H. Haylock 1 Gladioli, 3varieties—Mr H. C Jacobaon 2 Fhlox Drummondii, 6 varieties—Mre G. j H. Haylock 1, Mrs Orbell 2 «v\i? , Drummoa dii, 12 varieties—Mre Orbell 1, Mrs G. H. Haylock 2 Verbenas, 3 varieties—Mrs Haylook 1, Mr H. C. Jacobson 2 6 Marigolds—Mre Mottram 1, Mrs Hay lock 2 3 varieties of Stocks—Mrs Puckland 2 Petunias, 3 varieties of blooms—Mr West enra 1 Petuniae, 6 varieties of blooms—Mr West enr* 1 ColUotion of Salphiglodsis— Mrs JJaylockl 6 Carnations or Picotees—Mr Virtue 1 Geianiums, 3 varieties—Miss L. Black 1 Geraniums, 6 varieties—Mies L. Black 1 3 Antirrhinums, varieties-Mr H. Mot , tram 2 6 Antirrhinums, varieties—Mrs Mottram I, Mrs Haylock 2 Collection of 6 distinct kinds of annualsMrs G. H. Haylock 1, Dr Hargreaves 2 Collection of 12 Annuals—Dr Hargreavej 1 H, 0. Orbell 2, H. 0. Jacobson cjumeuded Collection 6 Border Flowers—H. C. Jacob son 1, Dr Hargreaves 2 Collection 12 Border Piowere~H. C. Or , bell 1, H. 0. Jacobson 2 Collection 24 kinds of Out Flowers—Mrs Buckland 1, Dr Hargreaves 2 Collection ot Climbers -Mrs Buckland 1 Hand ..Bouquet—Mrs Mottram 1, Mis Orbell 8 6 Buttonholes-Mrs T. E. Tavlorl. Mrs Backland 2 3 Buttonholes— Mica Mary Peach 1 &nd 2 3 Lady'e Sprays—Mrs Weetenra 1, Mies Buckland 2 1 Vase of Cub Flowers—Mrs Buckland 1, Mrs Hargreaves 2 2 Vases Cut Flowers—Mrs Mottram 1, Mrs Haylock 2 1 Basket Cut Flowers—.vlrs Haylock 1 Besh Decorated Article of aay description —Miss F. Newton 1 1 Bunch Black Grapes—Mrs Buckland 1 1 Bunch White Grapes—Mrs Buckland 1 1 Bunch Outdoor Grapes—Mr E. Jones 1 Heaviest bunch of Grapes—Mrs Buckland ' 6 Dessert Apples—Mrs J. Bruce 1, Mrs Buokland 2 12 Dessert Apples—Mr G. HammDnd 1, Mrs Bruce 2 12 Cooking Apples—Mr J. R. Newbon 1 Mr E.Jones 2 24 Apples, 6 varieties—Mrs Bucklaud 1 Mrs J. ISruco 2 6 Dessert Pears—Mrs J. Bruce 1, Mrs T E, Tayicr 2 12 Dessert Peara—Mrs J. Bruce 1, Mr D Fyfe 2 12 Cooking Peard—Mr D. Fyfe 1, Mrs T E.Taylor 2. 6 Peaches—Mrs Lardner 1, Mr G. Hammond 2 6 Nectarines—Mr E, Jones 1 12 Plums—Mrs Buckland 1 12 Debsert Plums—Mrs Buckland 1 Mr D. Fjfe 2 ' Collection of 3 varieties of Fruit—Mrs Koinomopoloa 1

Collection of 12 varieties of FruU— Mrs KoinoG.iopolo9 2 Collection of 18 varieties of Fruit—Mrs Buokland 1, Mra Koinomopolos 2 12 poJs Broad Beans-Mr Jacobean 2 24 pods Freudi or BuHer Beans-Mrs T W. Narbey 1 and 2 24 pods Peas-Mrs T. W. Narbey 2 6 Bret—Mr G. kla<n>nond 1, Mis T W Narbd/ 2 6 Carrots —Mr 5 0 Orh.-l 1 and 2 6 Parsnips—Vlr J, K. Newton 1, Mr H. C. Jacobeon 2 6 Onions —Mr G. Hammond 1, Mr J. R Newton 2 6 Tomatoes —Mr Mottram 1, Mra Lardner 2, Mica J. Backlaud oommendel 12 round or oval Potatoes— Mrs Koiaotnopolos 1, Mrs T. W. N»rbey 2 12 Kidney Potato-a-Mr J. R. Nawton 1 Mre T. W. Narbey 2 Collection of Fotatoe3—Mr G. Hammond 1, Mre E. L. Lslievre 2 2 Vegetables Marrows -Mr H. C. Jacobeon 1, Mr d T. W. Nubey 2 Heaviest Marrow—John Staples 1 2 Pumpkins or Fqnash—Miss J Buokland

Heaviest Pumpkin or Squash—Mi*e J. Buokland 1 2 Oucumbera, ridge -M re Q. Hay look 1 Mrs T. W. Narbey 2 12 Eschalots—Mr A. Wright 1, Mr G. Hammond 2 Oolleotion of Herbs—Mr G. H. Haylcok 1, Mrs Koinomopolos 2 Collection of Salad —Mrs G. H. Haylcck 1, Mrs Koinomopolos 2 Collection of Vegetables—Mre Uavjock 1, My H. C. Jacobaon 2

Colleo'iin cf Vegetative, 12 Tarietiea— Mr Haylock J, Mrs Hayward 2 21ba Butter—Miss F. Newton 1, Mrs Of bell 2

F»ney Butter—Mrs K. Jaoobaon 1, Mrfl Bruce 2

Homemade Bread—Miaa 0. Lel ; evre l! Mrs G. Hammoud 2 Sponge CKke— Miss Bucklaud 1, Mica Mary Bruie 2 Bponge Sandwich—Miss Young 1, Miw Thomas 2 Madiera C*ke—Miea F. Newttn 1, Mre J Bruce 2 Fruit Cake—Mr3 Ch-ickley Seed Cako - Mus Thomns 1, Mrs Briroe 2 Small Cakes—Mre Chtciley Six Sconce—Miss YouDg 1, Mrs Orbell 2 6 Girdle Scones—Mrs Oi bell 1, Miae Buck land 2 Puff Pastry—Mr P. Brown 1, Mre What' man 2 12 Heavies', Hen Eggs—Mre C. Nawfcon,