MALVERN SUMMER SHOW.

Press, Volume XIIX, Issue 14553, 2 January 1913, Page 2

MALVERN SUMMER SHOW.

Th« Malvern A. »_.d P. Association held * Summer Show m the Sheffield Domain yesterday. A large number of people from the adjacent districts attended, but '.he attendance was somewhat be.ow -expectations on account of the threatening weather. Fortunave.'y tho :ain kept oil, and towards afternoon tho weather brightened up a httle. The flower show was a decided attraction, and in spite of the heat and strong uor'-west winds experienced for several days, tho display was decidedly creditable to all concerned. 'i'he rose section was rather short of competitors, and the exhibit?, thcugh good, were lacking in variety. Sweety peas, however, made a brill.ant display, the delicate blossoms coming in for a large share of admiration. Mr Robert Nairn, wno judged tho flowers, considered tho exhibits were, undoubtedly good, and with keener competition the possibilities were far reselling. Without doubt one of the main features ou the Show was Mr Nairn's beautiful collection of r.ses, which was shown for exhibition only. The exhibit was tho centre admiring crowds throughout the day. The commits are deserving of praise for their efforts in promoting ihe show, the secretary, Mr H. Baxter, being untiring in his efforts to assist competitors. Tho marcballs wo:« Misses Jenkins and Busch and Messrs Neutze, L. Wright, Innis, s-nd X- Gunn. The follow.ng is the prize list: — CUT FLOWERS.

Best collection fl ve:s (3 entries): Mrs Rutledge, collection paiisics, 1. < Collection of flowering ehrubs (1 entry): W. J. Jenkins 1. Collection of roses, three varieties $ entries): Mrs G. F. Wright 1, Miss M. E. Jarruan 2. Collection of roses, six varieties (4 entries): Mrs G. F. Wright 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Best collection of roses (1 entry): Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Best colleciion sweet peas (-1 entries): Rev. Petrio 1, Miss I. Gunn 2, Miss Cogan 3. Collection carnations, three varieties (3 entries): Miss Cogan 1. Collection carnations, three varic.ie* (3 entries): Miss Cogan 1. Collection pt six carnations (2 entries): Miss Cogan 1. Best collection of carnations (1 entry): Miss Cogan 1. Collection petunias (3 entries): Miss Jarmon 1. Collection d.anthus (2 entries): Rev. Petrio 1, Mi«» Cogan 2. Collection Canterbury bells (3 entries): Miss Cogan 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, Mrs Pole 3. Cut blooms (I entries): Mrs J. 0. Rcdfcrn 1, Mrs G. t F. Wright 2, W. J. Jenkins 3. Collection hllies (1 entry): W. J. Jenkins 1. Collection popP'« ( 2 entries): W. J. Jenkins 1. Rev. Petrie 2. Phlox Drummondii (2 entries): Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, Mrs G. F. Wright 2. POT PLANTS. Maiden hair fern (1 entry): Mrs J. Watson 1. Fern (2 entries): Mrs J. Wa'.son 1, M:ss A. Hawkin 2. Foliage plants (5 entries): Mrs Rutledgo 1, -uxs J. Watson 2, Mrs Henry 3. Best pot plants (2 entries): Mra Rutledgo 1, Mrs Henry 2. Cac'.us (1 entry): Mrs J. Watson 1. Bush-fern (6 entries): Miss Budge 1, Mrs A. Hawkins 2 and 3. DEOORATIVE. Decorated tabic. (1 entry): Mrs D. McMillan 1. Decorated basket (3 entries): Mrs 0. F. Petrie 1, Miss A. McMillan 2, Miss Johnstone'3. Bouquet (1 entry): Mrs D. McMillan 1. Arranged vase (5 entries): Miss Busch 1, Miss Budge 2. Miss M. Jenkins 3. Ladies' sprays, by gentlemen (2 entries): Mr H. Roper 1 arid 2. Buttonhole, by lady (G entries): Mrs D. McMillan 1 and 2, Miss Busch 3. FRUIT. Gooseberries (11 entries): Mrs J. Gillanders 1. L. T. Wright 2, Mrs D. McMillan 3. White currants (3 entries): 'J.'. Innis 1, W. J. .1 enkins 2. Black currants (8 entries): T. Innia 1 and 3, W. Arps '-• Red currants (1 entry): T. Innis 1. Cherries (3 entries): J. Cullen 1, Rev. J. 'Johnston 2. VEGETABLES. (Judge, Mr "lurner.) Pink potatoes (1 entries): H. C. Townshend 1 and 2, A. Gunn o. White- potatoes (2 entries): W. Arps 1. Other varieties (2 entries): Duncan Bryson 1. W. Arps 2. Turnips U entry): L. T. Wright 1. Carrot*: W. J. Jenkins 2. Eschalots; .A. Roper - and 2. Lettuce: W. B. Bryson 1. Peas: W. H. Roper 1 and 2. Beans: W. J. Jenkins 1, W. 11. Roper 2 and 3. Cabbago: L. J. Wright 1, U. Bryson 2. Cauliflower: W. D. Bryson 1. Silver beet: W. H. Koper 2. Red beet: W. D. Bryson 1, W. J. Jenkins 2. Rhubarb: L. T. Wright 1, J. Gunn 2. Garden vegetables: W. D. Bryson 1. HOME (Judgo3, Mrs Simpson and Mrs Roid.) Five,scones: Mrs W. Watson 1. Spongo cake: Mrs T. Dunne 1. Spongo sandwich: Miss Johnston 2. Fruit cake (7 entries): Miss Lilley 1, Miss xx. Lilley 2, Mis 3 Mc-. Ilraith 3. Seed cako: Mrs 'I. Dunne 1, Miss Lilley 2, Mra G. F. Petrie 3. Shortbread: Mias Lilley 1, Pikelets: Mra Johnston 1. Tarts: Mrs J. Dunne 2. Pudding: Mrs J. Dunn© 1. Jams: Mrs J. Beatty 1. Cheese: J. Parian c 1 and 2, Mrs J. tseatty 3. Gutter, without salt: Mrs J, Beatty: 1. Butter, with ealt: Miss M. Dunne. 1. Miss Ella Jenkins 2. Scones, for girls under 16: Miss' Ella Jenkins 1, Miss F. D. Baxter 2. Hen eggs: W. H. Roper 1, Mrs J. Beatty 2. Duck eggs: Mrs &. Beatty SPORTS EVENTS. Cigarette race: \V. Walker 1, A. Hawkins 2. ' Walking and trotting competition for horses: H. Forguson 1, G. Gray 2, Baxter 3. Driving competition, gentlemen: W. J. Jenkins 1, W. Gillanders 2, W. Watson 3. Driving competition, ladies: Miss F. Baxter 1, Miss Odgers 2, Miss Muriel Johnston 3. Tilting tho ring: J. Baxter 1, G. Gray 2. Bending race: W. Gillanders 1, W. Baxter 2. Potato race: J. Baxter 1.