A GOOD DISPLAY

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 107, 7 May 1923, Page 2

A GOOD DISPLAY

hataitai Flower show

The Hataitai Horticultural Society \v^s unfortunate in the weather immediately preceding, and also during, its autumn flower show, which took place at the Methodist Schoolroom, Waitoa road, on Saturday. The friendly rivalry on the part of amateur growers in this popular suburb has resulted in many pretty gardens in the district; "and* the local horticultural society is to be congratulated on the success,under adverse conditions, : of its autumn "'show this year. Chrysanthemums, of course, predominated, and the large number of excellent blooms made the task "of the" judges difficult.' The chief prize-ivinners in this section were Messrs. N. G. Bennie and F, Williamson,, who divided the honours. Excellent displays of <int flowers were ."raade'by .Mrs.- Leatham and Mrs. J. S. Payne, whilst Mrs. Fortune was awarded first place for her decorated table. For the best collection'of vegetables, Mrs. W. Musker secured'the premier place. :A word of praise is due to the management committee for the excellent arrangements made—the members-of the. committee being: Me* dames Bailey, Fortune; and ' Caldow, Miss Fear, and Messrs. Berime Lankshear, Greenwell, Watt, Annear," and Watts. Mr. Q, •[;. J. Feil, hon. secretary, earned out his duties most satis-' factorily. The show was formally opened by Mr, A. X.'Monteith7"M.P.: m a few appropriate remarks^ There was a good attendance on Saturday evening, when a shprt concert programme contributed to the enjoyment of those present. Songs were given by Misses Harper,(2) and a. recitation by Master Shepherd. Following is the prize list :-» Pot Plants.—One foliage begonia: Mrs. C. Watts. ' One cpleus: Airs. 0. Watts, 1. One fern, any variety: Mrs. Williamson, 1. Up. C. Watts entered an asparagus in this section. The 'judge declared it was not a fern, but he awarded it a special first prize. Another entry by Mrs/ Witts was' also declared to be not a fern, but the judge gave it a special highly-commended ticket. One aspidistra: Mrs. Williamson, JjMrs'C'

Cut Flowers.—Six rq'ses, distinct varieties: Mrs. Leathain,"'l. '''"Three rose*, distinct varieties:' ■ Mrs.' Leathani, 1. Three assorted flowers:' MrV. J' S Payne, 2. ' " " ';' '" ' ''

Chrysanthemums.—Best Collection of Chrysanthemums: N. Q.. Behnie.'i.' Six cut blooms, distinct'varieties:' N. G. Bennie, 1. Three cut blooms, distinct varieties: N. G." Berime, 1; F! Williamsop, 2. Three yeljovy ' blooms, any variety: F. Williamson, 1 and 2. Three pink Woqms, any variety: N. G. Bennie, 1. Three dark blooms, any variety N. G. Bennie, 1; F. Williamson, 2 One yellow bloom:' F. Williamson,' 1• N. G. Bennie, 2. One pink 'bloom: F. Williamson, 1; N. G. Bennie, 2. One dark bloom; N. G. Bennie, 1. Three natural sprays, each spray distinct variety: Mrs. J. S, Payne, 1. '"'.' Decorative.—Best cjecorated tableMrs Fovtune (only entry). Best decorated table (novice section): Mrs. J S Payne (only eptry). Bowl of dahlias: Mrs. J. S. Payne. Bow) of chrysanthemums: Mrs. Williamson 1, Mrs. Payne 2, Mrs. Fortune Ji.cl Basket of chrysanthemums : Mrs. Payne 1, Jliiis." Fortune 2. Vase of flowers, arranged foi' effect: Mrs. Fortune i, Mrs. Payne 2. Gentleman's bvition-hole: Mrs. Fortune 1, Mrs. Payne 2."" Lady's spray: Mrs • .Payne 1, Mrs. Fortune 2, Mrs; Payne h.c. ■ -.-.■'•■'■■

• Vegetables.—Cabbage, savoy: Mrs. C. Watt 1, Mrs. J. Greensill 2. Two'heads lettuce: Mrs. S. Bailey 2. Six'pod peaa: Mrs. S. Bailey 2. Three turnips: Mrs.' W. Musker. Three carrots, table • Mrs. C. Watts 1, Mrs. J. Greensill '2. Three carrots, largest: Tom Watt 1, C. Watts 2. "Three parsnips, table: C Watts 1, Mrs. S. Bailey 2. Three parsnips, largest: Mrs. W. Musker., Three onions, keeping: Tom' Wat); 1 and 2. Six potatoes, round : 0. Watts 2. Six potatoes, kidney :'C. Watts 1 and 2. Six stalks rhubarb: Mrs. Greensill L Three leeks', unbleached!: C. Watts I.' Three leeks, bleached:, Mrs. S- Bailey 1. Six small cakes, assorted: Myrla Watts. Best collection of vegetables: Mrs. W. Musker

Cooking, under 16 years of .age.—Sijf (scones: Myrla Fletcher 1 and special. Six pikelets: MyrJa" Fletcher "l. Six small cakes, assorted: Myrla Fletcher 1. One sponge sandwich:'Myrla Fletcher 1. '■ Home Products.-^-Collection of jam: Mrs. Greensill 1, Mrß.' F. W. Barron' 2, Mrs. M. E. Cook h.c. Chutney': Mrs M, E, Cook 1, Mrs. F. Barron. 2. -Mixed pickles: Mrs. Greensill 1. Tomato sauce: Mrs. Greensill 1' and 2. Three bottles fniit, distinct varieties: :Mrs. M. E. Cook 1. Marmalade: Mrs. Greensill 1. "■' ■■■■■.. •'■ ■■■■: Cookery.—Nut loaf: Mrs. Falconer 1, Mrs. M. E. Cook 2. White sconea:'Mj's. Barron 1", Mrs. Falconer 2. Browq scones: Mrs. Cook 2. IPike.lets: Mrs. M. E. Coqk. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. Falconer, 1, Mrs. Barron 2. . Madiera cake: Mrs. M. E. Cook 1. Plate' of shortbread: Mrs. M. E. Cook 1. Plate puff pastry: Mrs.' M." E. Cook. Six cream puffs' (unfilled): Mrs. F. ,F. Falconer^. , :