ROSE SHOW.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 November 1928, Page 6

ROSE SHOW.

BRIGHT ARRAY OF BLOOMS. LEVIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S exhibition; The arrival of a true summer day was a boon for the Rose Show held in the Century Hall yesterday by the Levin Horticultural and Industrial Society, and the result was a large attendance from Levin and various parts of the outlying district, both in the afternoon and evening. Entries had been delayed quite considerably owing to the retarding effect of a cold and wet spring upon the gardens, but the rush that set in on the day before the Show and which was continued on the very morning of the function brought the exhibits up to a very substantial total. Three warm days in succession had had a vivifying effect on many plants whose blooms would not otherwise have been sufficiently advanced for competition. The general display was at least equal to that seen at the 1927 fixture,' although that was not held until the first week in December. This season’s show had been timed to catch the roses in their prime, and in consequence their section wag well filled with a gorgeous array of blooms. The entries in the various sections were as under:—

RoSes 40 Cut blooms . 107 Decorative S 3 Fruit 5 Garden produce fi 3B Domestic 95 Needlework 43 Total 481

Some notes on the show, judges’ remarks, points prizes details, etc., will appear in next issue. The judges were: Roses and cut blooms, Air J. G. Mackenzie, Director of Parks and Reserves, Wellington; decorative section, Aliss Poole, Wellington; home industries, Air M. Perreau, Foxton; needlework, Mrs W. M. Clark. . OFFICIAL OPENING. During the afternoon, Air A. J. Alloway, one of the vice-presidents of the Society, stated that the president, Airs W. AI. Clark, had asked him to speak on her behalf. This gave him the opportunity to say how glad the members were that Mrs Clark was acting as president in the 25th year of the Society’s existence. He congratulated the Society on having such a beautiful day for the Show, and had pleasure in asking Air Linklater, their patron, to declare the Show open. Mr Linklater heartily thanked the committee for the invitation extended to Airs Linklater and himself to be present. It was always a very great pleasure for them to come and see this Society’s beautiful shows. The members were fortunate indeed in having such excellent weather. He had beeft surprised, on entering the hall, to see such a fine display of blooms, remembering what the recent climatic conditions had been. Air Linklater then gave an interesting review of the . development of horticultural shows in Levin. The first under the auspices of .this Society was hold in 1003. Prior to that time shows had been held by the Anglican and Alethodist churches. Tlie Rev. Air Perynian was the first manager of a show held many years ago, and Air T. Walker was the secretary. The generous support given to those exhibitions led to the founding of the Horticultural Society, and the .Century Hall was 'built about that time. The first meeting of the Society was presided over by Mr Jas. Prouse, and he was- its president for the first 11 years. The Show grew rapidly, and for many years it was the chief 'public event on the coast, providing in time a big exhibition of industries, as well as of flowers, fruit and vegetables. As the years went by, other amusements took the place of the exhibition, and the Society’s effort was carried on in the form of a flower and vegetable show, and with capital results. ■ He wished to congratulate the Society on its present Show, which was a very fine display, in. which both beauty and utility figured. Gardening was one of the best occupations in which anybody could indulge. There were a number of young ladies present, and he would advise them, when young men came along, to impress on them the necessity for a good knowledge of gardening, which would help to keep the pot full. A very fine collection of cookery was to be seen, and he would not be surprised to learn that some of it had been achieved by the aid of electricity. The young ladies should bear in mind the importance of learning how to cook. In- conclusion, Mr Linklater thanked the president, Airs Clark, for the opportunity afforded him of being present, and for the invitation extended to Airs Linklater, and assured the Society that they enjoyed themselves very much indeed whenever they came to Levin. He had much pleasure in declaring the Show open. PRIZE LIST. The awards were- as under: —

Boses. Three rcu —Mrs P. E. Wright 1, Mrs W. B. Paulding (Halcombe) 2. Four entries. Three yellow- —Mrs F. E. Wright 3, Mrs Ob D. Hamilton 2. Three entries. Three white —Mrs IT. Walker 1, Mrs W. B. Paulding 2. T\|o entries. Three pink—Mrs Hamilton 1, Mir Hamilton 2, Mrs Kirkcaldie (Ohau) 3. Five entries. Single entry, any variety—Mrs Wright I. Only entry. Full-blown, three colours —Mrs Wright 3 and 2, Mrs Hamilton 3. Six em tries. Named, three colours. —Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Kirkcaldie 2. Two entries. Named,'six colours (Mr J. Harvey’s special prizes) —Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Kirkcaldie 2. Two entries. Three vases (distinct)—Mrs Wright 1, Only entry. Single roses, three colours—Mrs Hamilton 3, Mrs W. B. Paulding 2. Pour entries. Cluster roses, three varieties- —Mrs W. B. Pa hiding 2. Only entry. Novice class, three colours —Mrs Duckworth 1, Mrs J. Harvey 2. Four entries. Novice class, one bloom—Mrs Duck*

worth 1, Mrs J. T. Oak 2.* Five entries. Champion rose (Mr W. Nye’s special) —Mrs Wright. Cut Blooms. Antirhinmns, three colours—Mrs R. Evans 1, Mrs H. G. Kerslake 2, Mrs H. F. Bryant (Manakau) h.e. Ten entries. Antirrhinums, collection —Mrs S. Parsons 1, Mrs W. B. Faulding 2, Mrs H. Walker h.e. Nine entries. Aquilegias, three colours —Mrs T. Edwards 1, C. F. Ramsay 2, Miss Joan Harvey h.e. Seven entries. Arum lily—Mrs W. M, Clark 1, Mrs P. Oag 2, Miss Jean Wall (Ohau) h,c. Seven entries. Auricula —Mrs J. B. Parsons 1 and 2. Only entries. Candytuft—Mrs C. Nees (Manakau) I. Only entry. Carnations —Miss V. York 1, Mrs Alloway 2. Calceolaria —Mrs R. Prouse 1, Mrs W. B. Faulding 2, Mrs T. Edwards h.e. Five entries.

Cornflowers —Mrs R. Prouse 1, Mrs W. B. Faulding 2, Two entries. ’Daisies—Mrs R. Prouse 1, Mrs T. Edwards 2, Mrs Faulding h.e. Five entries. Dianthus —Mrs C. Nees 1, Miss Gladys Smith (Otaki) 2, Two entries. Fusehia, single—Mrs R. Evans 1, and 2. Four entries. Fusehia, double —Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Only entries. Gaillardia —J. R. Parsons 1. Only entry. Geranium, single—Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Three entries. Gerbera —Mrs C. Nees 1, Mrs F. H, Gorringe 2. Two entries. Geums —L. (Salmons 1, Mrs C. Nees 2, Mrs M. Spencer h.e. Seven entries. Hydrangea —Miss Joan Harvey 1. Only entry. Heath —Mrs C. Nees 1. Only entry. Iris, three blooms —Mrs Kebbell 1, Mrs G. D. Hamilton 2, T. W. Treen h.e. Seven entries. Iris, one bloom —Mrs Kerslake 1 and 2, Mrs R. Evans h.e. Eight entries. Larkspurs—Mrs T. Edwards 1. Only entry. Lilies —Mrs T. Edwards 1 and 2. Three entries. Lupins —Mrs Faulding 1. Only entry. Nasturtium —Mrs 11. F. Bryant 1, Mrs Faulding 2. Two entries . Nemesia —Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2, Mrs J. C. Milnes h-,.c. Ten entries. Pansies', six colours (Mr W. Nye’s specials) Mrs Faulding 1. Only entry. Pansies, three colours—Mrs Kebbell 1, Mrs Paulding 2. Three entries. ’ Peonies —Mrs, M. Gorringe 1, Mrs R. Prouse 2. Two entries. Phlox Drummoudi, —Mrs C. Nees, 2. Only entry. Poppies, Shirley—A. J, Alloway 1, Mrs Faulding 2. Four entries. Poppies, Oriental—-Mrs Faulding 1. Only entry. Poppies, Iceland—Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs IF. H. Gorringe 2, Miss Swainson (Manakau) h.e. Ten entries. Rhododendrons, two trusses —Mrs Duckworth 1, Mrs Kebbell 2. Pour entries. Rhododendrons, one truss—Mrs W. M. Clark 2. Only entry. Scliizanthus —Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Three entries. Sweet William —J. C. Milnes 1, Mrs R. Evans 3. Three entries^ Stocks, double —J. C. Milnes 1, Mrs Hamilton 2. Three entries. ’Verbenas —Mrs H. F. Bryant 1, A. J. Alloway 2 and h.e. Six entries. Violas (Mr S. Hall’s specials) —Mrs Kebbell 1, R. McAllister 2. Only entries. Collection of annuals, six species (Mrs M. Gorringe’s specials)—Mrs Faulding 1, Mrs R. Prouse 2, Mrs Hamilton v.li.c., Mrs R. Evans h.e. Seven entries/ Collection of cut blooms, nine species (Mr E. J. Derham’s special)—Mrs C. Nees 1, Mrs Grace M. Bramley (Otaki) 2, Mrs Hamilton h.e. Six entries. Sweet Peas, three varieties —Mrs W. Salmons 1, R. McAllister 2. Three on. trios. Sweet Peasj, six varieties —Mrs R. Prouse 1. R. McAllister 2. Two entries.

Sweet Peasj, six varieties —Airs R. Prouse I, R. AlcAllister 2. Two entries.

Decorative. Basket of sweet peas —Airs K. Aitlam 1 Airs W. M, Clark 2 Airs H. F. Brvant he. Five entries. Basket of flowers—Mrs 11. F. Bryant 1 Airs W. B. Faulding 2. Mrs C. Nees h.e. Five entries. Basket of roses—Airs H. F. Bryant 1 Airs W. AI. Clark 2. Three entries.

Hand bouquet—Airs H. FI Bryant I, Airs Faulding 2, Mrs C. Nees h.e. Three entries.

Bouquet of roses —Airs Faulding 1, Airs 11. F. Bryant 2. Two entries, Dutch posy—Mrs 11. F. Bryant 1, Aliss Swainson 2, Miss Joan Harvey h.e. Three entries.

Bowl of flowers—Aliss R. Davies (Halcombe) 1, Airs M. Gorringe and Aliss Joan Harvey (equal) 2, Airs H. P. Bryant, Airs C. Nees and Aliss Kebbell (equal) h.e. Six entries. Bowl of roses, own foliage (Miss Pinhey’s specials)—Airs K. Aitken 1, Mrs H. F. Bryant 2, Mrs M. Gorringe h.e. Five entries.

Bowl of 'small‘'flowers —Mrs Kebbell I, Mrs K. Aitkeu 2, Miss S. Fraser .ami Miss Kebbell (equal) h.c. Niue entries. Bowl of floating flowers—Mrs M. Gorringe 1, Mrs Scott (.Manakau) 2, Miss Kebbell h.c. Nine entries. Vase of native flowers and berries — Mrs H. F. Bryant 1 and 2, Miss Joan Harvey h.c. Six entries. Vase of flowers for mantelpiece— Mrs 0. Nees 1, Mrs K. Aitkcn 2, Mrs 11. P. Bryant, Miss Swainson and Mrs Paulding (equal) h.e. Seven entries. Novice section, Vase of roses for teatable —Mrs Oag 1. Only entry. Button hole for gentleman —Mrs 0. Nees 3, Mrs H. F. Bryant 2, Miss M. Mackenzie 3. Six entries.

Buttonhole (open to children under 17) —Miss A. J. Holdaway 3, Miss Joan Mackenzie 2, Miss Grace Vickers h.c. Four entries.

Lady’s hat, trimmed with natural flowers, etc. —Miss Joan Harvey 3, Mrs 11. F. Bryant 2. Three entries. Decorated dinner-table (Mr W, Smaill’s special) —Mrs K. Aitkcn 1, Mrs W. B. Faulding and Miss Fraser (equal) 2, Miss Davies h.e. Eight entries,

Decorated' dinner table, cut roses with rose foliage—Mrs Faulding 1, Mrs H. F. Bryant h.c. Five entries.

Decorated dinner table (novices) Mrs R. Evans 1, Miss E. Parsons 2, Miss Swainson h.e. Three entries. Most artistic exhibit—Mrs Davies (Halcombe). Fruit. Gooseberries—Miss A. J. Holdaway Levin District High School 3, Mrs J. Persons 2. Two entries. Lemons' —Mrs M, Gorringe 1, Miss Swainson (Manakau) 2. Three entries. Garden Produce. Beanfi, broad—Master E. Bassett 1, Mrs W, M, Clark 2. Three entries. Asparagus—A. J. Alloway 1, Mrs W. M. Clark 2. Three entries. Cabbage—Mrs M. Spencer 1, S. Fletcher 2. Two entries. Carrots —Mrs R. Evans 1, S. Fletcher 2. Three entries. Lettuce, Cos—Mrs M. Spencer 1. Lettuce, cabbage—Mrs E. S. Lancaster 1, Mrs M. Spencer 2. Three entries. Onions, spring—Mrs M. Spencer 1. Only entry. Peas—Mrs M. Spencer 1, Mrs Kebbell 2. Two entries. Potatoes, four white—Miss A. J. Holdaway 1 and 2. Six entries. Potatoes, four coloured —Mrs M. Spencer 1 and 2. Two entries. Radishes —Mrs M. Spencer 2. Only entry. v Rhubarb —Mrs R. Evans 1, Mrs P. bag 2, Four entries. Turnips—Mrs W. M. Clark 1, Mrs Kebbell 2. Three entries.

Plate of vegetables, any other variety—Mrs W. M. Clark (silver, beet) 1, Mrs J. T. Oak (tomatoes) 2. Two entries.

Collection of vegetables (Mr W. Bull’s special)—Mrs M. Spencer 1, Mrs W. M. Clark 2. Domestic. White bread —Mrs R. Evans 1. Only entry. Brown broad —Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Only entries. Collection of small cakes —-Mrs R. Davies (Halcombe) 1 and 2. Only entries. Walnut loaf —Mrs K. Aitken 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. Tljree entries. Madeira Cake—Mrs Smellie 1, Miss E. Parsons 2, Miss R. Davies h.e. Three entiles. Fruit Cake. —-Mrs R. Evans 1 and h.e., Miss E. Parsons 2. Seven entries. Sponge Cake. —Mrs Denton 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. Four entries. Seed cake—Miss Jean Wall (Ohau) I, Miss R. Davies 2. Seven entries. Cream puffs —Mrs W. MeLeavey (Ohau) 1, Mrs Smellie 2. Two entries.. 'Honey cake—Mrs R. Evans 1, Mrs Smellie 2. Two entries. Jam tarts —Miss R. Davies 1 and 2, Airs Smellie. h.e. Five entries. Plum pudding —Airs J. Anderson 1 and 2. Four entries. Pikelets —Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Six entries. Shortbread —Mrs Smellie 1, Airs REvans 2, Aliss R. Davies h.e. Eight entries. \ Plain scones —Mrs Smellie I, Airs R. Evans 2, Aliss Jean Wall h.e. Six entries.

Girdle scones —Mrs Smellie 1. Only entry. Wholemeal scones—Mrs R. Evans 1 and 2. Two entries.

Scones with butter —Miss Jean Wall 1, Mrs R. Evans 2 and h.e. Eight entries.

Sponge sandwich —Miss R. Davies 1, Miss Jean Wall 2. .Four entries.

Coffee sponge —Mrs R. Evans 1, Miss R. Davies 2. Two entries.

Jam, three varieties —Mrs E. Lancaster 1. Only •entry. Marmalade—Mrs E. Evans 1 and 2. Three entries.

Chutney—Mrs Oag 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. Four entries.

Tomato sauce —Mrs Oag 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. Two entries. Bottled fruit —Airs W. G. Vickers 1, Airs R. Evans 2. Three entries. Butter —Mrs T. €. Gollins 1. One entry. Sweets —Aliss R. Davies 1 and 2. Only entries. Hen eggs—Mrs P. Oag 1. Only en-

try. Duck eggs—Airs AI. Spencer 1. Only entry. Needlework.

Baby’s knitted bootees —Mrs Stan Robinson 1 and 2. Two entries. Best doyley—Miss R. O. Milnes 1, Miss Gladys 'Smith (Otaki) 2. Three entries. Macrame bag —Mrs Kerslake 1. Only entry. Traycloth, fine—Mrs R. Evans 1 and h.e., Mrs M. Spencer 2. Four enTraycloth, coarse —Mrs M. Spencer 1, Mrs R. Evans 2. Three entries. Silk embroidery —Miss R. O. Milnes 1. Only entry. Cushion, artistic —Miss R. O. Milnes 2. One entry. Daintiest worked apron —Miss R. O. Milnes 1. One entry. Dolly Varden apron —Miss Grace Thompson (special) 1, Miss R. O. Milnes 2. Two entries. Collection of fancywork, three articles washable —Miss R. 0. Milnes 1, Miss-G. L, Dempsey 2, Mrs R. Evans h.e, Three entries. Collection of fancywork, three entries —Miss R. O. Milnes 1, Miss K. Stratton 2, Mrs R. Evans h.e. Three entries. Embroidered monogram—Miss Gladys Smith (Otaki) 1, Miss R. 0, Milnes 2, Mrs R. Evans h.e. Three entries. Posy of felt, kid, silk, or wool—Miss R. O. Milnes 1. One entry. Embroidery Richelieu —Mrs R. Evans 1, Miss R. O. Milnes 2. Two entries. Children under 14. Plain needlework^—Ma^' 4 , Will, Mr Tomlinson’s special,' Essie Barclay 1 1, Joan Harvey special 2, Gwen Wilson g, Four entries. Dressed doll*—Lesley Fletcher !■ One entry. Children under 17. Embroidered apron (Miss- Milnes’ specials for first and second) —Mildred Wallace 1, Sonia Raskin 2, Molly McLean and Gwen Wilson h.e. Eight entries,