PATRIOTIC HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Marlborough Express, Volume L, Issue 269, 24 November 1916, Page 3

PATRIOTIC HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

A popular cause and the enthusiasm of many willing workers combined to make si* first-class success of the Show I held yesterday by the Marlborough i HnrtieultairarSociety in aid of the, . Red Cross Funds. The whole effort was a very creditable one, and the Society is to bo congratulated on the results. Tho public accorded a generous measure of support, and appreciated the Show not only because of its worthy object, but also on account of its own excellence. The growing season having been a very favorable one, horticulturists were able to draw on more than the usual amouni, of resources, and the result was an exceptionally good exhibition of flowers and vegetables. Probably enough there would not have been noarly .sufficient room in the hall for. ifod full display of entries if the Society Wad; not reduced the provision ma do by the schedule for cut ilowers. As it was all the space was closely taken. The exhibition of roses is described as one of the best ever seen in the hail, and iihe vegetable class was a prominent feature. The challenge trophy (a. handsome rose bowl) inriugurated by tho Society was offered for th»> .-first time, and was Avon by Miss Hnrwood, of Picton, who will hold it for twelve months. For absolute possession it requires three wins in succession, or at.intervals. Master C Peak, of Picton, secured Mrs J. Duncan's rose bowl, held during the year by Mr G. K. T. Stbcker, who did not compete on this occasion. Tho Show was largely attended in the afternoon and tho evening, and tho financial results should be satisfactory if appearances count for anything. The various side attractions helped materially to swell the proceeds. The t«\a room, which was in a m.'irqurvj on the southern side of the hall—tli.F> new site being rendered available by the insertion of a door in the wall—was a favorite resort, and ! 1 lie ladios who managed it had a i strenuous time. Music was provided j during tho day and at night by > Hardin's orchestra. Perry's orchestra, r.nd the National Reserve Band. Thriving business was done by the Bed Cross shop. Tho success which attended the Show was not achieved without; much' organisation and hard work on the part of many busy hands, among which none -were more actiyo :ind responsible'than those of Mr H. • F. Hursthouse, tho secretary. The position of president was occupied by Mr G. O. Waddy, and Mrs Fred Redwood was the .vice-president. Tho judges were: Pot plans and cut blooms, Mr J. Oliver; decorated exhibits, Miss Cooper, • Wellington • vegetables, Mr D. H. March; domestic produce, Mrs A. Mackay. SECTION I.—POT PLANTS. Foliage Plant: Miss Perrin 1 and 2i. One Asparagus, any variety: Miss Perrin 1. Gerenium, in flower: Mrs H. E. Avery 1. New or Rare Plant: Miss Perrin 1. Collection, of - Pob Plants: Miss Pen-in 1. x Collection of Ferns: Miss Perrin 1. SECTION lI.—CUT FLOWERS. Six .Roses, Mrs Duncan's rose tow!: C. Peek 1, M. A. Cheek 2. Twelve Roses, Society's challenge trophy: Miss Harwood 1, Mrs C. Peek 2. Six Roses, named: W. Smale 1, Mrs C. Peek 2. Three Roses, named: W. Sir.ale *, Mrs W. R. Scdfrt 2. Three Single Roses, named: E. J. Harvey 1, G. O. Waddy 2. Six Sprays, rambler roses: G. O. Waddy 1. NOVICE CLASS. Six Roses, named: C Peek 1, G. 0. Waddy 2. Three Roses, named:. Miss Rudd 1, G. O. Waddy 2. SWEET PEAS. Six varieties: V. Tomlin 1. Three varieties: V. Tomlin 1, B. J. Cooke 2. One variety, lavender: Mrs J. H. Aberhart 1. Any variety, white: Mrs J. H. Aberliart 2. One variety, pink: Mrs J. H. Aberhart 1. . Any other variety: B. J. Cooke 2. Collection of Sweet Peas: V. Tomlin 1, Mrs J. H. Aberhart 2. OTHER VARIETIES. Six Pansies: A. D. Slade 1. Gaillardias: J. H. Hadfield 1, Mrs J. H. Aberhart 2. Ranunculus: A. C Brown,l and 2. Three Geraniums: Mrs J. H. Aberhart 2. Six Petunias: Mrs J. H. Aberhart 2. Antirirhinums: Mrs J. H. Aberhart 1. Miss L. Mallett 2. Delphiniums: J. H. Hadfiokl 1, Mrs L, Griffiths 2. Phlox Drummondi: A. Hadfield 1. Stocks: Mrs S. H. Aberhart 2. Ixias: Mrs J. Hodson 2. Aquilegeas: Mrs 11. H. Fisher 1, Mrs J. H. Aberhart 2. Any Cut Flower not provided for: Miss"Rudd 1, Mrs Waddy 2. Collection Herbaceous Perennials: J. H. Hadfield 1. Collection of Flowering Shrubs: C- W. Parker 1. SECTION lII—DECORATIVE. Basket of Flowers: Miss Keating 1, J. Kelly vhc. Floral Device: Miss Toxa Clouston 1, Mrs Fred. Redwood 2. Floral Hat: Miss C. Clouston 1, Mrs J. Hodson 2. Lady's Spray: Mrs Hadfield 1 and I 2.

Floral Sunshade: Miss Abevhavt 1, Miss Z. Clouston 2. Cross, white: Mrs Hadfield 1. Wreath, colorod: Mrs Hadiiekl 1, Miss Aberha.rt 2. » Bridal Bouquet: Mrs Hadfield 1, Mrs Fisher 2. ■ Hand Bouquet: Mrs Hadfield 1, Mrs Fisher 2. ,„„,■■ Snower Bouquet: Mrs Hadnekl 1, Miss Keating 2. Epergne, Sweet Peas: Mrs W. E. ! Scott 1, Miss Keating 2, Miss liar- | Buttonhole: Mrs H»dfioUl 1 and 2. ' Bowl of looses: Mrs Fred. Redwood; 1, W. Smale 2. , , Table Decoration: Miss PI Bell 1 <aud .2. .., « Bowl of Nasturtiums: Mrs S. Bvoadbpnt 1, Mrs H. E. Avety 2. Decorated Go-cart or Pram: Mrs It H. Gridley 1, Miss T. Clouston 2. NOVICE CLASS. B'-isket of Flowers: Mks .Aberliart 1, Miss Eileen Hale 2. Floral Device: Mis-s Z. ClouF-ton 1. rioral Hat: Miss Glenuit* L m\d 2. Lady's Spray: Miss Vcra Hedge 1, Mi's t. Clouston 2. , Sunshade: Mrs G. Bell 1, Miss 1. Clouston 2. /" . . . I Cross, white: Mrs G. Bell 1. . ! Bridal Bouquet: Mrs E. It. Neale '.Hand Bouquet:, Miss Z. Hanvood

i, Mrs E. R. Nealc 2, Miss K. Scott he. Shower Bouquet: Mrs Broadbent 1, Miss Harwood 2. Bowl of Sweet Peas: Miss J. Wolferstein 1, Mrs C. Peek 2. Buttonhole: Miss Z. Harwood 1, Miss Vera Hedge 2. Bowl of Roses: Mrs J. Rose 1, Miss C. Clouston 2. ■ Table Decorations: Miss K. Scott 1, Miss Freda. Horton 2. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. (Under 16 years.) Basket of Flowers: A. Thomson 1, M. Horton 2, Phyllis Mills he. Buttonhole: Freda Horton 1, Betty Gotten, he. Hand Bouquet: V. Hedge 1, F. Horton 2. Decorated Table: G. Denby 1, H, Hunt 2. Under 12 Years. Basket ,of Flowers: T. Fisher 1, D. Dodson 2. Buttonhole made in hall: Eric Haybittle 1, D. Mead 2, M. Gleeson vhc, Betty Bagge vhc. Hand bouquet: T. Fisher 1, D. Dodson 2, G. Denby he. Buttonhole made at school: Una Bell 1, ivvis Bell 2. SECTION IV.- FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Collection of ' Vegetables: Miss Ch-aytor 1, Mr Aberhart % Collection of Vegetables, grown by boy or girl under 16 years: Thomas Gleeson 1, John Bary 2. Broad Beans: Syd Whiting 1 and 2. . ■ 24 pods of Green Peas: Miss Chavtor 1, A. D. Slade 2. 31bs. New Potatoes: Mrs W. E. Clouston 1, Miss Urquhart 2. 3 Cabbages, irnitrimmed: Mrs C. Fantham 1, G. W. Holdaway 2. 8 Cauliflowers or Broccoli: St. Mary's School 1, G. W. Holdaway 2. 12 stalks Rhubarb: Allan Gascoigne 1. (3 White Turnips: St. Mary's School 1, J. H. Aberhart 2. 6 Carrots: Miss Chaytor 1, G. Denby 2. 3 Lettuces: A. D. Slade 1, A. Hadfield 2. lib. Strawberries: G. W. Holdaway 1. i 24 Goosel^errics (heaviest): Miss Chaytor (lHoz.) 1, T. Gleeson (lloz.) 2. ! lib Cherries: Mrs F. W. Dodson 1. SECTION V.—DOMESTIC PRODUCE. Gingerbread : Miss Keating 1, Miss W. E. Clouston 2. Shortbread: Mrs J. Hodson 1, Mrs Cloßston 2. Sponige Cake: Mrs H. E. A very 1, Miss Keating 2. * Pound Cake: Mrs W. E. Clouston 1, Miss Keating 2. Sponge Sandwich-: Mrs A. J. Maclaine 1, Miss, Keating 2. 6 Scones: Miss Good 1, Miss Chapman 2. Loaf of Bread: Mrs J. W. Rose 1. 6 Cream Puffs: Mrs F. Nosworthy 1, Mrs W. E. Clouston 2. Tray of Sweets: Mrs G. Denby 1, . Mrs J. Hodson 2. Jar of Jam: Mrs W. E. Clouston 1.

Jar of Preserved Fruit: Mrs W. E. Clouston 1. Jar of Marmalade: Mrs Maclaine! 1, Mrs Waddy 2. 1 dozen Eggs (heaviest): M. Horton (21bs. 3^oz.) 1, Jean Hursthouse (lib. Hi oz.) 2. lib. Fresh Butter, salted: Miss I Keating 1, Mrs W. Gray 2. 1 lib. Butter, without salt: Miss Keating 1, Mrs J. W., Rose 2. 21b. Honey, extracted: Mrs H. J. Lucas 1. CHILDREN'S COOKING, under 15 years. Small Cakes, from recipe: Gladys .Denbv 1. Sponge Sandwich (recipe): Miss A. Thomson 1, Allan Gascoigne 2.