AUTUMN FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 173, 18 April 1935, Page 6

AUTUMN FLOWERS

Horticultural Society’s Chrysanthemum Show Exquisite varieties of flowers were exhibited at the.autumn show of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society in the King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, yesterday. An encouraging feature from (he society’s point of view was the exceptionally large attendance and the’ quantity and quality of the .entries. ■ Tbe .show was formally opened by his Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway, whose remarks, together with those of other speakers, are reported -elsewhere. The champion of champions bloom was won by Mr. G. W. Cairns in the open chrysanthemum section, while Mr. A. E. Webley and Mrs. J. White won the amateur and novice classes respectively. Tlie Dr. J. Roberts Boyd Trophy was won by A. Hixon and Son, who won also the William Slater Memorial. Other prizes went to Mr. B. Felling. Hastings. Mr. R. J. Liver, Mrs. A. W. Freeman and Mrs. J. Browning. Medals were won by the following: Mr. F. Westbury (Cooper Memorial Gold Medal), Mr. E. L. RiddiI’ord, Mr. A. McMillan, Mr. H. J. I’oole, F. C. Pilcher and Son, Shatter and Son, and the Lower Hutt Borough Council. The following is a list of awards:— GENERAL CLASSES.—OPEN. Collection of ferns', not exceeding 10 varieties; C. F. Pilcher and Son, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Specimen foliage plant in pot: H. J. Poole, 1; -Miss E. Flanders, 2. New and rare plant in pot: H. J. Poole, 1. Twelve blooms dahlias, not less than six varieties. E; Anstis and Son, 1; A. Edmunds, 2. Amateur Class. Collection of cut flowers (Mrs, E. L. Rlddiford’s silver cup): Mrs. A. W. Freeman, 1; Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 2. Six blooms distinct hydrangeas: Mrs. S. J. Cook, 1; John Olphert, 2. Vase of African marigolds: J. S. Stalker, J. Vase of French marigolds: A. Edmunds, 1. Vase of tree marigolds: .Mrs. H. B. Gordon, 1. Six zinnias, one vase: Miss D. Bllby, 1. Six dahlias, distinct: A. Edmunds, 1. Six dahlias, any variety: Joek Nisbet, 1; L Caldwell, 2; Mrs. M. E.. Vagg. h.c. Six earjiations: Mrs. A. Edmunds, 2. FRUIT.—AMATEUR SECTION. Four culinary apples: Archie Anderson, 1 and 2. Four dessert apples: Archie Anderson, 1 and 2. Four dessert pears: Archie Andersou, 1 und 2. VEGETABLES.—OPEN. Six onions (keeping): E. McVlcar, 1; Mrs, L- A. Stickells,. 2. Six potatoes (one variety): Mrs. E. E. Lockwood, 1 and 2. Collection, of carrots for F. Cooper Ltd.’s trophy: W. 11. Wilson, 1. Collection of vegetables: .Jock Nisbet, 1. DECORATIVE class. Bowl of dahlias: Mrs. J. Mitchell, 1; Mrs. H. B. Gordou, 2; Mrs. A. Edmunds, h.c. Bowl of eosiuea's: Mrs. J. Mitehell, 1; Miss J. Nankivell, 2. Bowl of chrysanthemums: Mrs. J. Mitchell. 1; Mrs. F. McMillan. 2; Mrs. L. A.’ Stickells, h.c. Bowl of single chrysanthemums: Mrs. .T, . Mitchell. 1: Miss J. Nankivell. 2; Miss E. Smith, h.c. Decorated basket: Miss E. Smith, 1; Miss M. Cozens, 2; Mrs. J. Mitehell. h.e. Basket of autumn foliage: Mrs. J. Mitchell, 1. Tlie Kersley Rose Bowl. Tall vase of flowers: Miss E. M. Cameron, 1: Mrs. 1,. A. Stickells. 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss E. M. Cameron, 1 and 2; Miss J. Nankivell, h.e. Presentation bouquet: Miss M. Cozens. 1: Mrs. L. A. Stickells, 2: Miss J. Nankivell, h.c. Box of flowers: Mrs. L. A. Stickells. 1; ‘Atiss -M. Cozens. 2. Basket -of native, flora and berries: Mrs. L. A. Stickells, 1. . 1. , .. Junior Decorative Class: Age 16-21. (lilsie Memorial Challenge Trophy). Bow) of flowers: Miss J. Stopples, 1; Miss A. Wall. 2; Miss J. Gibbons, h.c. Presentation bouquet: Miss J. Stupples, 1; Miss A. Wall, 2. Tall vase, of flowers: Miss.J. Stupples,.!; Miss A. Wall, 2; Miss J'. Stupples and Miss J. Gibbons, h.c. ■ Juvenile Class. Under 16. Ono lady's spray: Prudence Duddlng. 1; T. M. R. Gordon, 2; Nancy Garratt, h.c. Two gentlemen’s buttonholes: T. M. R. Gordon, 1: Prudence Dudding, 2; Nancy Garratt. h.e. Vase of flowers: .Nancy Gtit-' ratt. 1; Molly MacDonald. 2; Decorated horseshoe: Elnta Cunningham-. 1;. Molly MacDonald, 2. ■ Bowl of flowers (Mrs. S. M. Hobbs's trophy.): Naiiey Garratt, 1; Loris Webley, 2; Elma Cunningham, h.c. Floating bowl: Loris Webley, 1; Molly MacDonald. 2; Elma Cunningham, h.e. NEEDLEWORK CLASSES. Faucywork (open): Miss V. Reid, 1; -Miss R. Seddon, 2; Mrs. L. T. Boyes, h.c. Supper or tray cloth: Miss A. Jowitt, 1; Miss A. King.’2; Mrs. F. Black, h.e. Embroidery in silk: Miss G. Boyes, 1; Mrs. F. Black, 2. Embroider)’ in cotton: Miss A. Jowitt, 1; Mrs. F. Black, 2. Embroidery, coloured: Miss A. King. 1; Miss V. Reid. 2; Miss .F. Black, h.c. '"Supper or traycloth (crocheted border): Miss E. Haibard, 1; Miss A. Jowitt, 2. Pair of knitted socks: Mrs. C. A. Browning, I. Knitting, silk or woollen: Miss A. Barker, 1; Miss J. Carter. 2. Two articles of raliia work: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1. Arts and crafts work tapestry (open): Miss Reid, 1. Arts and crafts metal work: Miss A. King, 1. Arts and crafts, leaderwork: Miss A. King, 1; Miss C. A. Fraser, 2. Children's Section. One worked d'oyley: Joan Lockwood, 1. Dressed doll, knitted: E. Admore, 1; Nola Austin, 2. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Champion of Champions Class. Eighteen cut blooms: A. Hixon and Son, Hastings. 1; W. H. P. Barber, 2. Twelve blooms: A. Hixon and Son, 1: W. 11. P. Barber, 2. Six distinct blooms: A. Hixou and Son, 1; W. H. P. Barber, 2. Four blooms: A. Hixou and Son, 1; W. H. P. Barber, 2. One special bloom (open): G. W. Cairns, 1: A. Hixon and Son. 2. William Slater Memorial trophy (open): A. Hixou and Sou, 1; G. W. Cairns, 2. Four yellows (open): A. Hixon and Sou, 1; G. W. Cairns. 2. Four pinks (open): A. Hixon and Son, 1; G. W. Cairns, 2. Four N. : A. Hixon and Son. 1; G. W. Cairns, Amateur Section. Walker and Hall Trophy. Nine blooms: B. Pelting, Hastings, 1; AV. M. Lyall, 2; A. R. Morice, h.e. Twelve blooms: B. I’elling, 1: R. E. Benuell. 2; A. W. Freeman, h.c. Six blooms: B. Polling, 1; -Mrs. A. E. Webley, 2; R. E. Benuell, h.e. Four blooms: D. Ross, 1; .Mrs. A. E. AVebley, 2. Two pinks: R. E. Benuell, 1; AV. M. Lyall, 2. Two whites: A. R. Morice, 1; AV. M. Lyall, 2; B. Polling, h.c. Two yellows: D. Ross, 1; B. Polling, 2. Two N. B. Pelllng, 1; B. AV. Bird. 2. One specimen bloom: A. R. Morice, 1; D. Ross, 2. Four vases single chrysanthemums: -Mr. A. ID. Webley, 1; A. AV. Freeman, 2; Mrs. J. Bell, h.c. Novice Class. Six blooms: R. J. Liver, 1: V. Wakehain, 2. Three blooms, distinct: R. J. Liver. 1: V. Wakehain, 2. Three blooms, any variety: W. J. Jones, 1; Mrs. J. AVhite, 2. One specimen bloom: R. J. Liver, T; S. Bolton, COOKING SECTION. Mrs. J. Mitchell Trophy. Fruit eake: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1; Mrs. W. Taylor, 2; Miss E. N. Wallace, 3. Six oven scones: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1; Mrs. C. Slater, 3. Six oven scones, plain: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1 and 2; Mrs. AV. Taylor, 3. Six gems: Miss H. Gibbs, 11 Mrs. C. Slater, 3. Sponge sandwich: Miss J. Stupples and Mrs. W. Taylor, equal, 1. Chocolate sponge: Miss J. Stupples, 1. Plate shortbread: Mrs. AV. Glover and Mrs. H. S. Hart, equal. 1; Mrs. C. Slater, 2; Miss E. O’Connor, 3. Walnut loaf: Mrs. C. A. Browning. 1; Mrs. H. Gibbs, 2; Mrs. C. Slater, commended. Plate assorted biscuits: Mrs. C. A, Browning. 1. Gingerbread: Mrs. 11. Gibbs, .1: Mrs. L. W. Ferguson, 2. Two jars of bottled fruit: Mrs. H. S. Hart, 1. Four bottles assorted pickles, sauces and chutney: Mrs. W. Taylor, 1; Mrs. H. S. Hart, 2. Six pikelets: Mrs. C. A.’ Browning. 1: Mrs.' L. W. Ferguson. 2. One apple pie: Mrs. W. Taylor. I. Six meringues: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1. Two pots jam: Mrs. H. S. Hart, 1; Mrs. W. Taylor. 2: Mrs. H. Gibbs, commended. Coconut ice: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 2. Plain loffee: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1. Turkish delight: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1. Nut toffee: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1; Mrs. H. S. Hart, 2. , Juvenile Section. Six oven scones: Joan Morgan. 1; Nona Taylor, 2. Six pieces shortbread: Joan Morgan. 1: Mona Taylor, 2: B. Rudman. 3. Six pieces coconut ice: Joan Lockwood. 1; Joan Morgan. 2; B, Rudman, 3. One small apple pie: Mona Taylor, 1.