HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2642, 10 May 1923, Page 7

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN SHOW. A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS. The autumn show of the Palmcr£ton North Horticultural Society, held yesterday afternoon and evening, in the Empire Hall, proved a great success, setting up a record, and being eclipsed only by the summer show, which had 55G entries, as against 411 for yesterday's function. Despite the inclement' weather, the building was packed with people to view a gorgeous display of blooms and decorative work.

The latter section was the most magnificent of all. The work was highly artistic, and because of the equality of the exhibits, the judge, Mrs. J. Barlthrop, stated that she had extreme difficulty in selecting the wlnr.ers. The winning decorated table with embellishments, by Mrs. T. George, of Palmerst'on North, in the amateur section, was the feature of the show. The exhibits of the children in the decorative classes were excellent, being even in advance of those of the adults. »

The cut blooms section was a great improvement on last year. Although the exhibits would have been better if the show had been held a week earlier, the time being just a little lat'e for the blooms, they were nevertheless of admirable beauty, and made an excellent show. Although several classes of chrysanthemums in the open section were rather neglected, the display of these flowers was on the whole magnificent, and they were certainly most in evidence. The prize bloom of the show was an " Edith Cavell," exhibited in the novice class by Miss P. C. Lemmon, of Levin.

The vegetable section, though lacking somewhat in entries, was of exceptional merit, while the other sections were well represented.

The show was opened at 2 p.m. by the patron of the society, Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P. The president, Mr. J. W. Sinclair, first spoke a few wWds, thanking the exhibitors for their display, and he was followed by Mr. A. R. Rush who addressed the gathering on behalf of the. Fruitgrowers' Association, of which he is president. Mr. Nash then declared the show open. In the afternoon, the attendance was about 350, and full advantage was taken of the opportunity to partake of afternoon tea, arrangements in this connection being in the capable hands of Misses Just, Gillies, George and a band of helpers. Mrs. Newth was in charge of a produce stall, whilst sweets were also procurable.

PRIZE LIST. Following is the prize list:— OPEN CLASS. (Judges: Mrs. A. Harris, Plimmerton, and Mr. E. Mason, Feilding.) Chrysanthemums, six sprays, three varieties: J. J. Whitehead 1 and 2; only entries. Dahlias. Cactus: Mrs. Gillies 1; only entry. Paeony: Mrs. E. R. Saunders 1; only entry. Collarette: J. J. Whitehead 1; only entry. Cosmeas: H. J. Ogier 1; two entries. Delphinums: Mrs. E. R. Saunders 1, Mrs. Gillies 2; only entries. Antirrhinums:

Mrs. Gillies 2 (no first award); only entry. Gaillardias, six blooms: Mrs. E. R. Saunders 1, Mrs. Gillies 2; only entries. Any other variety, one vase: Mrs. Gillies 1, Mrs. E. R. Saunders 2; only entries. Collection of flowers, out side grown: Mrs. E. R. Saunders 1, Mrs. Gillies 2 and 3; only entries. COTTAGE GARDEN CLASS. (Judges: As above.) Chrysanthemums. Twelve blooms, distinct varieties: J. W. Sinclair 1; only entry. Six blooms, varieties: F. C. Eemmon 1, J. w. Sinclair 2; three entries. Three blooms, varieties: F. C. I.emmon 1, Bond 2; three entries. Three blooms, white: J. W. Sinclair 1; only entry. Three blooms, yellow: F. C. Lemmon 1, Bond 2; J. W. Sinclair 3; only entries. Three blooms, pink: Bond 1, J. W. Sinclair 2; only entries. Three blooms, dark: Bond 1, J. W. Sinclair 2, F. C. Lemmon 3; five entries. Three blooms, hirsute: J. \V. Sinclair 1, Mrs. Golland 2; three entries. One spray, not disbudded: Mra. E. Swainson 1, Mrs. George Weller 2; three entries. Three sprays, do.: Mrs. E. F. Swainson 1, Miss Chapman 2, J. J. Whitehead 3; five entries. Three, sprays, single: Mrs. W. Faulding 1, Miss Chapman 2; only entries. Antirrhinums: Mrs. Galland 1 and 2, Mrs. W. Faulding 3; Ave entries. Cosmeas: H. J. Ogier 1, Mrs. W. Faulding 2, Mrs. Swainson 3; live entries. Delphiniums: Mrs. Swainson 1; only entry. Pansies: Mrs. Galland 2 (no first award); only entry. Stocks, collection: Mrs. Galland 2 (no first award); only entry. Gaillardias, six blooms: Mrs. Galland 1, Mrs. W. Faulding 2; only entries. Any other variety, one vase: Mrs. W. Faulding 1. Mis. R. Rule 2, Mrs. Swainson 3; nine entries. Cut flowers, collection: Mrs. Galland 1 and 2, Mrs. Nasmith 3; seven entries.

NOVICE CLASS. (Judge: Mrs. A. Harris.) Chrysanthemums. Six blooms: Mrs. W. Rutherford 1, Miss Lemmon 2, C. Sanford 3; six entries. Three blooms, varieties: Mrs. C. Sanford 1, Mrs. W. Rutherford 2, Mrs. R. Rule 3; seven entries. Two blooms, yellow: Mrs. S. Bayliss 1; Mrs. W. Rutherford 2, Mrs! Galland 3; four entries. Two blooms, white: Mrs. R. Rule 1, Mrs. Galland 2; only entries. Two blooms, pink: Mrs. R. Rule 1, Mrs. Galland 2; only entries One spray, not disbudded: Mrs. Gillies 1, Mrs. George Weller 2; five entries. Three sprays, varieties', not disbudded: Mrs. E. R. Saunders 1, Mrs. George Weller 2, Mrs. Gillies 3; four entries. VEGETABLES (Amateur). (Judge: Mr T. Webb, Awapuni). Dwarf beans: Mrs Bower 1; only entry. Runner beans: Mrs Chapman 1; only entry. Long red beet: Galland 1; only entry. Round beet: —.] Galland 1, Ke.eble 2, J. J. White-J head 3; four entries. Short carrots:, H. J. Ogier 1, Keeble 2, G. King 3;;' five entries. Intermediate carrots: Newth 1, Galland 2; three entries., Long carrots: Galland 1; only en-, try. Eschalots: H. J. Ogier 1, J. Whitehead 3; only entries. Cabbage head: G. T. King 1 and 2; only en-.

tries. Onions, quality: G. T. King 1, Keeble 2, Galland 3, Mrs Newth 4; six entries. Onions, weight:

Newth 1, Keeble 2;- only entries. Leeks: G. T. King 1, J. J. Whitehead; only entries. Marrow, quality: Chapman 1, Keeble 2, G. T. King 3 and 4; twelve entries. Pumpkin, quality: Mundy 1 and 3, G. T. King 2; six entries. Pumpkins, weight: Mundy 1; only entry. Parsnips: G. T. King 1, Galland 2, Keeble 3; five entries. Turnips i any variety: G. J. Bennett 1; only entry. Potatoes, any one variety: Keeble 1, G. T. King 3; flvxe entries. Potatoes, collection of four: Galland 1, Newth 2; only entries. Potatoes, any other variety: Galland 1; only entry. Collection of vegetables: G. T. King l, J. J. Whitellead 2, Galland 3; only entries. FRUIT (Amateur). (Judge: Mr J. Whelan), Apples, dessert: Mrs Bower 1,2 and 3; six entries. Apples, cooking: Chapman 1; three'entries. Apples, collection: J. Ineson 1; two entries. Walnuts: J. J. Whitehead 1 and 2; only entries. Dessert, Stunner: T. F. Conway 1, Outram 2, T. F. Conway 3; 'nine entries. Coxs: T. F. Conway 1 and 2, W. B. Ellis 3; six entries.' Jonathan: T. F. Conway 1 and 2, W. B. Elils 3; six entries. Adams' P: W. B. Ellis 1, Outram 2, T. F. Conway 3; six entries. Delicious: T. F. Conway 1 and 2, F. Outram 3; five entries. Statesman: T. F. Conway 1 and 2, W. B. Ellis 3; only entries. Any other variety: W. B. Ellis 1, T. F. Conway 2 and 3; six entries. Culinary, Washington: T. F. Conway 1, Outram 2; four entries. Reinette: W. B. Ellis 1, T. F. Conway 2; three entries. Alpiston: W. B. Ellis 1; two entries. Ohinemuri: W. B. Ellis 2 (no first award); only entry. Any other variety: W. B. Ellis 1, Outram 2; "four entries. Collection: T. F. Conway 1, W. B. Ellis 2, Outram 8; four entries. Collection of pears: W. B. Ellis 1; only entry. Pears, dessert: W. B. Ellis 1; two entries. Pears, cookers: W. B. Ellis 1, Keeeble 2; three entries.

DOMESTIC (Amateur). (Judge: Mr Stevens, Bunnythorpe). Bread, white: Miss U. Cleaver 1; two entries. Sponge cake: Mrs Lowell 1; only entry. Nut cake: Mrs H. Clarke 1 ;only entry. Madeira cake: Mrs Chapman 1, Mrs H .J. Ogier 2; three entries. Fruit cake: Mrs H. J. Ogier 1, Mrs Rasmussen 2, Mrs Chapman 3; ten entries. Scones, plain: Mrs E. A. Shaw 1; three entries. Scones, butter: Mrs E. A. Shaw 1, Mrs H. Clarke 2; four entries. Gems: Mrs Chapman 1; only entry. Sponge sandwich: Mrs H. Clarke 1, Mrs Wilkinson 2, Mrs R. Rule 3; four entries. Sponge roll: Mrs W. Neill 1; only entry. Cream puffs: Mrs H. Clarke 1 and 2; live entries, Jam tarts: Mrs E. A. Shaw 1, Miss Bower 2, Mrs J. A. Simmons 3; six entries. Small cakes: Mrs Rasmussen 1; two entries. Pikelets: Mrs Lowell 1, Mrs H. Clarke 2, three entries. Shortbread: Mrs Lowell 1; only entry. Sausage rolls: Mrs Lowell L'<Mrs J. H. Simmons 2; seven

entries. Plum pudding: Airs E. Cleaver 1, Mrs Rasmussen 2, Mrs Faulding 3; six entries. Jelly: Mr Bower 1, Mr Chapman 2 and 3; only entries. Jam: Mrs J. C. Slmmpns 1, Mrs Chapman 2, Mrs Faulding 3; only entries. Bottled fruit: Mrs R. Rule 1, Mrs Faulding 2; three entries. Sauce, tomato: Mrs Bower 2; three entries. Sauce, any other variety: Mrs Price 1. only entry. Chutney: Mrs Chapman 1; only entry. DECORATIVE (Amateur). (Judge: Mrs J. Barlthorp, Feilding). Basket of flowers and foliage: Mrs Jervis 1, Mrs Thornley 2, Mrs N. West 3; four entries. Bowl, 6 to 8 in.-, of Chrysanthemums: Mrs Wilkinson 1; only entry. Bowl of flowers, excluding Chrysanthemums: Mrs N. West 1, Mrs W. Faulding 2; only entres. Bowl (over 8 ins.) of Chrysanthemums: Mrs J. B. Wilton 1, Mrs W. Faulding 2; only entries. Bouquet showers, white: Mrs Nasmith 1; only entry. Same, coloured: Mrs W. Faulding 1, Mrs Nasmith 2; three entries. Hand bouquet, coloured: Mrs Faulding and Mrs Nasmith 2 (no first award); four entries. "Vase for mantelpiece; Miss Hyacinth Rodger 1, Mrs N. West 2, Mjss Wilton 3; seven entries. Vase for table: Miss Pickering 1, Mr N. West 2, Mrs W. Faulding 3; six entries. Dady's spray: Mrs W. Faulding 1, Mrs N. West 2; three entries. Buttonhole, gentlemen's: Mrs W. Faulding 1, Miss Thomson 2, three entries. Decorated table, no embellishments: Mrs L. Abraham 1, Mrs Amos 2, Mr W. Faulding 3. Eight entries. Same, with embellishments: Mrs George 1, Mrs Jervois 2, Mrs A. J. Shailer 3; six entries.. CHILDREN'S DECORATIVE. (Judge: As above). Under 12 years, Buttonholes: Miss Betty Amos 1, Mils Vera McCall 2; five entries. Decorated basket: Miss Betty Amos 1, Miss Dorothy Nasmith 2; rive entries. Vase for table: Miss Vera McCall 1, Miss Betty Amos 2, Duncan West 3; eight entries. Decorated table, no embelishments: Miss Betty Amos 1, Miss Millison Harrison and Miss Muriel O'Kane 2; four entries. Twelve to fifteen years:— Buttonholes: Miss Jean Gillies 1, Miss Mona Gillies 2; only entries. Decora.ted basket: Miss Joyce Holland 1; only (\ntry. Vase for table: Miss Jean Gillies 1; Miss Mona Gillies 2; three entries. Decorated table, no embellishments: Miss Vera McCall 1; two entries.