Annual Rose Show

Hutt News, Volume 13, Issue 24, 22 November 1939, Page 5

Annual Rose Show

HUTT VALLEY HORTICUL. TUBAL SOCIETY A perfect summer's day heralded the Hutt Valley Horticultural Sociey's annual rose show, held in the society's hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening last. The boys of the Hutt Valley High School, under Lieut. vV. W. Mason, formed a guard of honour for M. Pouquet, Consul-General for France, who opened the show,* and Mme. Pouquet, who was wearing a white ensemble under a white wool coat,.ty>r only ornament being a choker of blue beads. She was presented with a bouquet of pin l * roses. M. Pouquet spoke to several of the High School boys, and complimented them on their smart appearance. The official party comprised M. and Mme. Pouquet, Hon. W. Nash, M.P., and Mrs. Nash (wearing a navy costume and furs), Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barton (teal tailleur and furs with a spray of pink carna nations), and Mrs. J. W. Andrews, Mayoress (smart black and white ensemble and matching furs). The back of the stage was appropriately hung with the Union Jack and the French tricolour, and the "Marseillaise" was played as the official party ascended the platform. Mr. J. S. Barton, president of the society, welcomed members of kindred societies present and also the Hon. W. Nash, M.P. Mr. Barton made reference to the absence of Mr. H. J. Poole, senr., one of the oldest foundation members of the society, who was unfortunately prevented from attending the' show through illness. An apology was received from Mr. J. W. Andrews, Mayor, who was unable to be present. Mr. Barton extended his thanks to the executive, and to * those whose efforts made the fine display possible. They were fortunate in having with them M. Pouquet, Consul-General for France, our ally, a nation for which we have great respect and admiration. "Although we do not speak the same language as M. Pouquet," the speaker continued, "we have a common tongue in the language of the flowers." In the recurring seasons we can find quiet confidence, for "one touch of nature makes the whole world kin." M. Pouquet, in addressing the | gathering, said it was an honour for him and his wife to be present at such a magnificent show, and thanked the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society and those present for the welcome given him and for their expressions of friendship, which were heartily reciprocated. Flowers play a very important part in our daily lives, he said, and if we are prepared to listen to them they can teach us many useful lessons. He related the story told by Voltaire of the man who found the world was vain and returned to his garden, and said that everyone, regardless of circumstances, had some sort of a garden to be a joy and a solace. He declared the show open. After the opening ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Barton entertained the official party at afternoon tea, and their other guests included Mrs. Knox Gilmer (president of the Wellington Horticultural SocietyJ, Mr. E. H. Anderson (president of the Eastbourne Horticultural Society) and Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Wybrants Olphert, Mrs. R. C. Kirk, Mrs. B. L. Hammond, Mrs. A. S. Fraser, the Rev. H. T. Peat, Mr. J. N. Millard, and Mr. W. M. Page. The ladies "of the committee in charge of the afternoon tea were Mrs. A. Greenfield (convener), Mesdames J. A. Grimwood, A. Natusch, H. B. Gordon and Bock, and they were assisted by Mesdames Spencer Digby and Ralph Barton, and Misses V. Aldred, G. Abercrombie, J. Stoupe, P. Ward, C. Jones, L. Hunter, J. Hammond and M. Mayo. Incidental music was supplied by Misses Gwen and Phyllis Cealy and Miss May Hyam, and a well-stocked stall selling cut flowers, plants, sweets, and ice-cream was in charge of Mrs. W. H. Wilson and Mrs. A. W. Freeman. During the evening the trophies were presented by Mrs. J. S. Barton. The champion rose of the show, and the winner in the amateur class, was a William Moore entered by Mr. D. G. McGirr, He also won the A. Y. Lees Memorial Trophy. The open championship went to Mr. G. W. Cairns with a Mrs. Henry Morse rose, and the novice title was won by a Mrs. Henry Morse entered by Mr. H. C. Hogan. A William Wallace bloom entered by Eastern Hutt School won the Sir A. F. Roberts Trophy for school competition. Trophies were won as follows:— Harptree Challenge Trophy with miniature, D. G. McGirr; Mrs. H. G. Teagle's trophy (cut flowers, ama*s teur class), Mrs. R. A. Mrs. E. L. Riddiford's Cup (cut flowers), Mrs. F. McMillan. This popular trophy elicited keen com«|tition, and resulted in a tie for cond place. Chapman Memorial Prize (decorative classes), Mrs. F. McMillan, li points; Mrs. H. W. Kersley's Rose Bowl (aggregate • points), Mrs. V. Allman; Mrs. A. R. Gower's trophy (bowl of mixed flowere), Mrs. F. McMillan; Garden Circle Stand Challenge Trophy, Mrs. Stickles; Elsie Memorial Challenge Bowl (junior decorative class). Miss B, Svenson and Miss J. Stoupe, equal.

The following Royal Horticultural medals were awarded:—Silver medallion, Mrs. A. R. Gower (novelty stall); bronze medallions, the Garden Circle, Mr. L. L. Reader (ferns and lupins), Mr. H. J. Poole, and the Hutt Reserve; certificate of merit, Mrs. E. L. Riddiford. The following are the prize winners:— HOSES. Open Class. 18 Roses, D. G. McGirr 1. 12 roses, D. G. McGirr, 1. 6 roses, distinct, G. W. Cairns, 1; D. G. McGirr, 2. 6 roses, red, D. G. McGirr, 1. 6 roses, pink, G. W. Cairns, 1; D. G. McGirr, 2. 6 roses, white, D. G. McGirr, 1. 0 novelties, G. W. Cairns, 1; D. G. McGirr, 2. Amateur. 12 Roses, D. G. McGirr, 1; J. Le (Feuvre, 2. 6 roses, D. G. McGirr, 1; W. E. Askwith, 2. 3 roses, red. A. Anderson, 1; J. Le Feuvre, 2. 3 roses, pink, F. Hilton, 1; A. Anderson, 2. o roses, white, F. Hilton, 1; D. G. McGirr, 2. 3 roses, for fragrance, G. W. Cairns, 1; Mrs. Win. Smith, 2. 3 full bloom roses, G. W. Cairns, 1; A. Anderson, 2. ti roses, A. Anderson, 1; W. 11. Wilson, 2. 1 rose, D. G. McGirr 1; A. Anderson, 2. .Novice Class. G Roses, H. C. Hcgan, 1; C. \Y. Laker, 2. 3 roses„ 11. C. Hogun, 1; C. W. Baker, 2. SWEET PEAS. G Vases, Misss JK. Jarvis, 1. 3 vases, G. W. Holmes, 2. 1 vase, pink, Miss K, Jarvis, 1; G. W. Holmes, 2. 1 vase, blue, G. \V. Holmes, 1. 1 vase, any colour, G. W. Holmes, 2. TANSIES. Open. 12 Blooms marginal, J. S. Vickers, 1. 12 blooms, other than masterpiece, J. S. Vickers, 1. o blooms, giant,.J. S. Vickers, 1. 12 blooms, violas, J. S. Vickers, 1 and 2. Amateur. 12 Marginal, J. S. Vickers, 1 and 2. 6 giant, Mrs. Stilt, 1; Mr. I'. Barclay, 2. G masterpiece, W. 11. Smith, 1; J. S. Vickers, 2. t> violas, J. S. Vickers, 1; I'. Barclay, 2. Novice. 3 Pansies, Mrs. Stitt, 1; Marion Whiteman, 2. 3 violas, Marion Whiteman, 1. Decorated basket, Mrs. G. C. Mayo, 1; Mrs. F. McMillan, 2. Decorated table, Mrs. F. McMillan, 1; Mrs. Brundle, 2. Uovvl of roses, Miss V. AUnnin, 1; Mrs. G. C. Mayo, 2. Bowl of flowers, Mrs. McDonagle, 1. Tall vase of flowers, Mrs. F. McMillan, 1; Aliss V. Allman, 2. Basket of flowers, Airs. G. C. Mayo, 1; Mrs. McDonagle. Posy, Miss V. Allman, 1; Miss K. Jarvis, 2. Gardien Circle: Members Only. Bowl of mixed flowers, Mrs. G. C. Mayo, 1; Miss K. Jarvis, 2. Bowl of sweet peas, Mrs. F. McMillan, 1; Miss K. Jarvis, 2. Junior Class. Bowl of flowers, Miss M. Blackley, 1; Miss B. Svensen, 2. Presentation bouquet, Miss J. Stoupe, 1; Miss P. Clarke, 2. Tall vase of flowers, Miss B. Svensen, 1; Miss Barbara Ewen, 2. Basket of flowers, Miss Joyce Adams, 1; Miiss J.I Stoupe, 2. Juvenile Class (Under 12). Lady's spray, Shirley Welch, 1; Pat Grant-Taylor, 1 and 2. Over 12, D. Grant-Taylor, 1 and 2. Decorated horseshoe, Ray PrestonThomas, 1; Ngaire Haggett, 2. Over 12. Pat Clarke, 1; Thora Marwick, 2. Bowl of wild flowers, J. Hickey, 1; Cedric Reader, 2. Over 12, Loris Webley, 1; D. Taylor, 2. Bowl of flowers, Ngaire Haggett, 1; Joan Spencer, 2 Over 12, D. Grant-Taylor, 1 and 2. GENERAL CLASS.—(Open.) Collection cut flowers, Miss K. Jarvis, 1; Mrs. W. Kerr, 2. Vase flowers, Miss K. Jarvis, 1; G. W. Holmes, 2. 12 Spikes bearded iris, Mrs. Duncan,' 1; Mrs. W. Kerr, 2. 3 spikes iris, Mrs. Freeman, 1; Mrs. Duncan, 2. One foliage plant, Miss K. Jarvis, 1. One flowering plant, Mrs. E. H. Grierson 1; G. W. Cairns, 2. Amateur Class, 12 blooms antirrhinums, Miss K. Jarvis, 1. 3 vases calendulas, Mrs. F l . McMillan, 2. 6 carnations, Mrs. W. H. Smith, 1: Miss K. Jarvis, 2. vase of flowers, R. A. Davison, 1 and 2.