NORTHLAND HORTICULTURAL SHOW
The Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup) opened the annual summer Show at St. Anne's, Northland, last Saturday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Troup, who was presented with a dainty posy by little Louie Honsa. Mr. Troup congratulated the society on its beautiful display, and spoke interestingly on the influence of horticulture on architecture in botii wwient and modern times. The outstanding' ieauu c of the Show was undoubtedly ihe exhibition of gladioli. Among so many gorgeous blooms it was a difficult matter to choose a champion, but the judge finally (elected Mr. H. E. Edwards's "Hinemoa" for the honour. Mr. B. Sutherland's beautiful pot plants and cut flowers were artistically displayed by Mr. Geo. Fearn, and added greatly to the tasteful appearance of the hall.
The prize-winners were aa follow:—
Gladioli.—H.<'X Edwards, 1" first and champion bloom; W. Steer, 11 firsts, 6 seconds; G. Fearn, 2 seconds; Mrs. Cameron, 1 first.
Novice Class.—Mrs. Bernech, 1 first, 3 seconds, 1 h.c; Mrs. you Keisenberg," "J firsts; T. B. Thomson, 1 second.
Carnation*.—E. W. Piirdie, 5 firsts, 0 seconds; A. Knight, 1 first; Mrs. J. J. Furlong, 1 second; R. J, Weir, 1 first. Sweet Peas.—G. S. Nicol, 7 firsts, 5 seconds.
Cut Flowers.—L. Corkhill, 10 firsts, 7 seconds; B. Sutherland, 4 firsts, 2 seconds, special award of merit; A. Knight, 2.firsts, 1 second; Miss Oldbury-Jones, 1 second; T. Robinson, 1 second; Mrs. Furlong, 3 firsts, 2 seconds; Mrs. G. S. Nicol, 1 second; Mrs. Bernech, 1 first. Vegetables.—G. MTJonald, 2 firsts, 1 second; S. Smethurst, 3 firsts, 1 second; H. Franklin, 2 firsts, 2 h.c.; Mrs. Bush, 1 first; J. Johns, 1 first, 1 h.c.; Mrs. yon Keisenberg, 1 second; Mrs. Honsa, 1 second; E. Warr, 2 firsts', 3 seconds. Roses.—D. G. M'Girr, 1 first, 1 second. Pot Plants.—B. Sutherland, 8 firsts, 8 seconds; Mrs. Bernech,' 1 first. Decorative.—M. Burns, 1 second. Domestic—Mrs. Smethurst, 2 N firsts; Mrs. yon Keisenberg, 6, firsts, 1 second, 2 h.c; Mrs. Steel, 2 firsts, 6 seconds, 3 h.c; Mrß. Honsa, 5 firsts, 1 second, 1 h.c; Mrs. H. L. Cooper, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 h.c; A. Knight, 1 h.c. . Fancy Work.—Mrs. Woollams, 1 special; I Miss Oldbury-Jones, 1 first, 2 seconds; Miss N. Boyes, 2 firsts; Miss E. Boyes, 1 h.c. Drawing.—Master Furlong, 1 first, 1 second; Miss J. Lambert, 1 first, 1 second. Children's Section! Louie Honsa, 2 firsts; Molly Trigger, 1 second, 1 h.c;. A. Harrison, 1 second, 1 h.c; B. Sotham, 2 firsts 1 second; W. Flemming, 1 first; Pat Sotham, 1 first, 1 second, 1 h.c . Mr. L. Corkhill gained 21 points m the Pansy and Viola classes, and won outright the president's trophy. Mr. W. Brown's trophy for most pomls in the Gladioli section was won by Mr. W. Steer, of Miramar, the last holder, who has generously re-donated it to the society. Mr. \V. Platt's trophy was won by Mrs. yon Keisenberg for most point* in the Domestic section, and Mrs. Bernech gained Mr. Geo. Fearn's tea set for most points in the Gladioli class. The judges for the Show were:—Mr. J; 0. MacKenzie, cut flowers and pot plants; Mr. F. Smith, vegetables; ..Mr*. L. Boyes, domestic; and Mrs. Porter, needlework and decorative. |
During the- afternoon and evening musical items were greatly enjoyed through the medium of a panatrope kindly, loaned by Messrs. l'inney and Co.
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