HORTICULTURAL SHOW AT PAEROA.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 29, 3 February 1905, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SHOW AT PAEROA.

(From Oar Own Correspondent.) PAEROA, Thursday. The above society's seventh annual show was opened, by Mr E. G. B. Moss, in the Criterion Theatre this afternoon. The exhibits showed an improvement in quality in many classes as compared with former years. Special mention must be made of the class including bottled fruits, jam, wine, etc The Convent School came out well in the children's exhibits. Dean Beckett took first prize for dahlias, and Mrs Poland was successful in nearly every class. The following is the prize list:— The following is the prize list of the horticultural portion of tl%e Obinemuri Agricultural and Horticultural Society's annual show: — POT PLANTS. Balsanist Mrs D. Craig 1. Begonias, foliage: Miss A. Kenny 1. Begonias, flowering: Mrs Poland 1. Co-lens: Mrs Poland 1. Maidenhair fern: Mrs Poland 1. Ferns, three established: Mrs Poland 1, Mrs Whelan 2, Mrs Forrest 3. Fuschia: Helen Craig 1. Geranium: Mrs D. Craig 1. Musk: Miss A- Kemiy 1, Mrs Poland 2, Mrs Forrest 3. Mimnla: Helen Craig 1. Plant in bloom: Mrs Poland 1. Mrs Forrest 2. Plant in foliage: Mrs Poland L Collection of pot plants; Mrs Poland 1. CUT FLOWERS. Collection of aimunls: Mrs Sanderson 1. Hand bouquet' Mrs Dare 1. Bridal bouquet: Mrs Dare 1. CoUection of buttonholes: Mrs Algie 1. Dahlias, six show and fancy. R. W. Evans 1. Dahlias, six decorative and pompom: Mrs Jones 1. Dahlias, collection: Dean Haekett 1, Mra Jones 2. Dianthus: C. J. Sanderson L Everlastings: Mrs Sfciierson 1. Collection of cut flowers.Mrs Uanna 1, Mrs Emett 2. Fuchsia: Mrs Dare 1, Mrs Emett 2. Gladioli: Denu Haekett 1, Mrs D. Craig 2. Marigolds: Mrs Dare 1. Phlox Dninimondl: Helen Craig 2. Pausies: Mrs Lake L Mrs Emett 2 Sweet peas: Mrs Brodie 1, Helen Craig 2. Roses: Mrs Dare L R. W. Evans 2. Stocks: C. J. Sanderson 1, R. W. Evans 2. Snapdragon: Mrs Dare 1, Mrs D. J. Evans 2. Ladies' sprays: Mrs Alsrie X, Miss A. Kenny 2. Zinnia's: Mrs Algie L FRUIT. Apples, dessert: Mrs McKee 1. Apples, culinary: A. Bossons 1. Apples, collection: A. Bossons 1 and 2. Apricots.: A. Bossons 1 and 2. Collection of fruit: A. Bossous 1, J. Thorp 2. nectarines: P. Craig 1. J. Thorp" 2. Peaches, dessert: A. Bossons 1, I\ Craig 2. Peaches, culinary: A. Bossons 1, J. Thorp 2. Peaches, collection: A. Bossons 1. Penrs, dessert: J. Thorp 1. Pears, culinary: J. Thorp 1 and 2. Pears, collection: A. Bossons 1. Plnms, dessert: .7. Tetlny 1, J. Thorp 2. Plunis. culinary: A. Bossons 1. W. Rohson 1. Plums, collection: A. Bossons 1 and 2. Plums, collection of Japa-nese: P. Craig 1. A. Bossous 2. Quinces: .T. Tetlcy 1. Miss A. Kenny 2. PICTCLKS, SAUCES, WINES, ~&?£.

Chili beer: Mrs Poland 1, Mrs Meflhnrst 2. Hop beer, home msiik: Mrs Poland 1. Mrs Mi'dhnrst 2. Chutney, sweet: Mrs Poland 1, Mrs Corkill 2. Ctratßey. apple: Mrs Polnnd 1. Bottled frnit. three bottles: Mrs Poland 1, Mrs Corkill 2. Mrs Brabant r>. Mrs Hanna hitrnly commanded. Bottled fntit. Ri-s bottles: Mrs Corkill 1 and 2. Mrs Poland 3. Honey in comb: W. Tetley 1 and " Jains - Mis Brabant 1, Mrs Poland 2. Jellies: Mrs Brmrskill 1, Mrs Poland 2. Pickles, three bottles: Mrs Poland 1 and 2. Tomato piektos: Mrs Corkill 1, Mrs Dnrc 2 Onion pirkles: Mrs Pola-nd 1, Mrs Cmtan 2 Mixed prrtiles: Mrs Poland 1. Tomato ariiw: C. J. Sanderson 1. Mrs Poland 2. Sauce, other ttmn tomato: Mrs T>are L Mrs Brrm?kill 2. Home-made winp. one bottle- Mrs Brabant 1. A. Fielder '■> Miss "Wijrht 3. Home-made wine, collection: Mrs Brabtrat 1, Miss Wight 2. BREAD, CAKES, ETC. Home-made broad, white, made with yeust; Mrs Laughlin 1, Mrs Lake 2. Homemade bre;\d, brown, made wtth yeast: Miss Hubbard 1, Mj-s Lake 2. Home-made bread, white, made with baking powder: Mrs Mγ\rthrur 1. Home-made brend, brown, made with baking powder: Mrs MeArtlrur i. Shortbread : Mrs Sileock 1, Mrs Poland 2. Biscuits : Mrs CorkUl 1 Mrs Poland 2. Biscuits: Mis fort-ill 1. Mrs Poland 2. Madeira ease: Mrs Poland 1. Mrs S. Craig 2. Fancy cake: Mis-. Hirbbald 1. Ornamental enke: Mrs hrorliP 1. Mrs D. Crals 2. Seed cake: Mrs Poland 1, Mrs S. Craig 2. Currant cake: Mrs Poland 1. Dnte enke: Mrs Poland 1. Oatmeal cakes:. Mrs 1, Mrs S. f rais 2. Sponge cake: Mrs Poland 1. MSS ij.rrfmei l " Mrs Poland 3. Pound cake: m£ rSand IMP D. Craig 2 ■ ?«>llectj»n of sftp-noon tea cakes: Mrs Bradje 1. Col'.prtiou of ioed cakes: Mrs McArthu T Ji Gingerbread: Mrs McArtlmr 1. Mrs Poland " .Turn roll: Miss R- Sanderson 1. Miss KHcook 2. Jam tarts: Mrs Poland 1 and -. Tarn ° sandwich, sponge: Miss Hnbbard 1. Mrs R 2, Mrs McArtlmr and Mrs Hubbard 1. Mrs Poland 2, Mrs Btoneli 3. Puff Mrs Bro'nV 1, Mrs Potand 2. Oren Pcones: Mrs TJrntwnt 1 Miss nubhard 2. Onddle f* Mrs Brofll.. 1. Mrs Poland 2. Fnnoy %%nn: Mrs. Pelend 1. Mi 3 Rnmskil 2 rTwSotw: Mrs Brabant 1. Mrs .Poland 2. of sweets: Mrs Poland 1, Sirs Corkill 2.

MISCELLANEOUS. Cotton crochet work: Sirs l>. Craig I. Woollln crochet work: Mrs D. Craig 1. Pa r earned stockiii.es: Miss Mason. 3. D'f™ I - thifsd work: Mrs Laugaiin 1, Mrs Silcock .. i>. v- uecdlework: Mrs Jones 1. Miss Kf-IIL-' '•■•' Ironed white eUftt: JJrs Poland 1 KriflH pair socks: Mrs Macouey 1. Plain kniUii -: Mrs S. J. Laughliu 1. Lace work: Mrs Brorti • 1. Mrs Mathias 2. Montmelllek work: Wtaf Keller 1. Netting or haii-nin work: Mr. Littiighitn L Landscape nUnting: Miss A. Silork 1. Decorative painting: Mrs Andrews. 1. Ribbon wort: Miss Keller 1. Vv\h 11.-n ■ <-.. s y: Miss Ilubbard 1. Wood-curving: Mies Mellows 1, Miss A. Sllcocii 2. Table decorations: Mrs D. J. 1, >Irs Ilan-nu 2. CHrL-DRBTST'S SECTION. Freehand drawing: Alfred Cordon 1. Maggie Treanor 2, John Khig highly commended. Writing: Frank Coridll 1, Archie Lyes 2. Plain and fancy printing: May McCarthy 1. Olive Parkinson 2. Houi-stitched handkerchief: Moim Uorlou 1. Specimen <if sewing of nil kin-i-: Mary McCarthy 1. Villi- darned stockings: Jessie McCarthy 1. Hand-made chemise: Maggie Treanor 1. Raised plush work: Daisy Brady 1. Point lace: Olive Parkiu-son 1. Itibbon work: Maggie Treanor 1. Bead work: Daisy Brady 1. Ironed cuff, collar, aud handkerchief: Kathleen Carthy 1. Ironed pinafore: Olive Sanderson 1. Scones: Annette Lyes 1. Jain sandwich, sponge: Vera OUn-kin 1, Lillre Clarion 2. Toffoe: Ljllie Clavkin I, Frank Poland 2. Floral design: Mary McCarthy 1, Daisy Evans 2. GARDEN PRODUCE. Runner beans: J. Nathan 1, A. Fielder 2. Better beans: T. Casley 1, L. Ilolen 2. Kid-j uey beans: J. Nathan 1, W. Grant l'l Broad beans: J. Nathan 1. Mrs E. Edwards 2.' Cabbage, heaviest: Mrs Lake 3. Cabbage, drumhead: Mrs Lake 1, Mrs Bru;;skill 2. Carrots, early horn: P. Craig 1. Carrots. Ions: W. Grant 1. Cucumbers, lout;: Mrs Jones 1. Cucumbers, sbort: Mrs Jones 1. Cabbage, lettuce: Mrs Lake 1, P. Craig 2. Vegetable marrows: A. Algie 3, A. Fielder 2. Onions, beat: Mrs Lake 1. Onions, potato: Mrs Lake 1, D. Vincent 2. Onions, tree: Mrs Lake 1, W. Grmt 2. Onions, heaviest: T. Casley 1, W. Grant 2. Pumpkins: L. Holden 2. Parsnips: P. Craig 1, W. Grant 2. Parsley, curled: Mrs Dare 1, J. Nathan 2. Rhubarb: Mrs- Lake 1, Mrs Brunskill 2, W. Grant 3. Eschalots: Mrs Lake 1. Silver beot: Mrs Bnmskill 1. Turnips: C. J. Sanderson 1, Mrs Lake 2. Tomatoes, ripe, red: C. Sanderson 1. Celery: L. Holden 1. Collection of vegetables: Mrs Lake 1, O. Grant 2.. FIELD PRODUCE. Mangolds, yellow globe: W. Marsh. Mangolds, rfjng red: W. Marsh 1, P. Craig 2. Sheaf of oats, suitable for grain: llubbard Brothers 1, S. .7. LaughLn 2. Shoal; of oats, suitable- for grain: Hubbaid Brothers 1. Potatoes, rotmd, white: S. J. Laugblin 1, \Y. Marsh 2. Potatoes, kidney: W. Marsh 1. Potatoes, pink: Mrs Brabant 1. Potatoes, red: Mrs Jones 1. W. Marsh 2. Potatoes, "Up-to-Date ,, : S. J. Laughlin 1, R. Medtrarst 2. Potatoes, collection: W. Grant 1, Mrs Jones 2. DArRT PRODUCE. Butter, without salt: Mrs Poland 1 Mrs Silcoek a Bnttcr, with salt: Mrs E Edwards L W. J. Hall 2. Fancy butter: Mrs E. Ed-wards 1, Mrs S. J. Laughlin ■> Clotted cream: Mrs Hanna 1, Mrs Mc Arthur 2 Six heaviest hen eggs: Mrs Brunskil] l, Mrs McArthnr 2. Lard: Mrs Poland 1 Dressed pair of fowls: Mrs Silcoek 1, Mrs I' OIQ.Uu 2. PHOTOGRAPHY. Enlargements: J. Hubbard 1. Animal life: J. Hubbard 1 and 2. Still life- N Kenny 1 and 2. Instantaneous: T. C Corkt! E. J Cor-UU a I 2 - G * DCral:A - ™*Wl.