SUCCESSFUL AUTUMN SHOW AT RONGOTEA

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6864, 20 March 1929, Page 3

SUCCESSFUL AUTUMN SHOW AT RONGOTEA

At the Bongotea. Horticultural Society's autumn show held yesterday, (hero was an excellent display of dahlias and cut blooms. The domestic display was again good while the fancy work was in itself: a predominating feature. Mr. G. H. Bennett, of Palmerston North, in opening the show, congratulated the society on the excellence of the •displaju He wondered why he was asked to open the show because he was not an M.P. or a public nmn but he supposed that, it was because be was such a groat lover of flowers. The speaker staled that he had previously opened a spring show in Bongotea in 11127 and did not think the people of the district could ever produce more flowers but he had found that he was mistaken when he saw abundance of beautiful blooms ycstei* dar. DAHLIAS. (Judge, Mr. A. J. Shoilcr). One bloom, single: D. S. .Moore 1 and 2, Mrs. B. Boswell 3; six entries. Three varieties, single: Mrs. Faulding 1; only entry. One bloom Collarette: D. S. Moore 1: only entry. One bloom, cactus: Mr. F. J. Thomson 1, D. S. Moore 2, IV. G. Bond 3; six entries. Three varieties cactus: F. J. Thomson 1, D. S. Moore 2, Mrs. B. Boswell ■>; five, entries. Three yellow cactus: D. 8. Moore 1, F. J. Thimson 2; two chi'ries. Three red cactus: F. J. Thomson 1; onlv entry. Three pink cactus. F. J. Thomson 1; only entry. Cactus,' any other variety: F. J. Thomson 1; oniy entry. Six varieties cactus: F. J. Thomson 1, D. S. Moore 2, Mrs. B. Boswell 3; six entries. 12 blooms cactus: F. J. Thomson 3; only entry. One bloom decorative. (.Mr. A. J. Shailer’s trophy): IV. G. Bond 1, D. b. Moore 2 and 3: five entries. Three, varieties decorative: W. G. Bond 1, D. 8. Mooic o. two entries. Three red decorative: Mrs. A. J. IVill 3; only entry. Six blooms decorative: W. G. Bon'd 1. D. S. Moore 2; four entries. One bloom paconv: D. S. Moore 1, Mrs. A. J. Will •2, D."S. Moore 3; six entries. Three blooms pacony: W. Cr. Bond 1, T). S. Moore 2; three entries. Six blooms paeony: D. S. Moore It only Three blooms pompom: L. H. Yarrall 1 and 2, D. S. Moore 3: eight, entries. Six blooms pompom: L. H. Yarrall 1, D. S. Moore 2, Mrs. B. Boswell 3; five entries. 12 blooms pompom: L. H. Yarrall 1, D. S. Moore 2; two entries.

Miscellaneous. (Judge, Mr. A. J. Shailer. Three double asters: Mrs. Faulding 1 and 2, Mrs E. Webbv 3; Eve entries. Three varieties carnations: Mrs. FauMing 1 and 2, Mrs. 0. H. Clare 3. Three sprays red cosmeas: Mrs. E. Webby 1: only entry. Three blooms gaillardias: Mrs. Fauiding .1, Mrs. C. H. Clare 2 and 3; six entries. Three varieties geraniums: Mrs. Ct. IT. Davison 3,.Airs. C H. Clare 2. Michaelmas daisies: Mrs G. IT. Davison 1, Mrs. Faulding 2, Mrs. C. H. Clare 3; four entries. Three varieties roses: Mrs. Clare 1, Mrs. Faulding 2; two entries. Collection zinnias: Mrs. C. 11. Clare 1 and Mrs. Faulding 3; four entries. Collection garden flowers: Mrs. Faulding 1. Mrs. C. H. Clare 2; two entries. Any other varietv: Mrs. Faulding 1, Mrs. C. 11. Clare 2 and 3; four entries. Cut flowers, six varieties (Miss V. M. Call s special os): Mrs. C. H. Clare 1 and o Mrs. Faulding 2; four entries. Cut flowers, 12 varieties (Mrs. L. H. Tarral’s special; Ist 3/6, 2nd 1/C): MrsFaulding 1, Mrs. C. H. Clare and o; five entries.

Section B, Decorative. (Judge, Mrs. Galland). Bowl of berries: Mrs. Paulding 1, Miss J. Bower 2, Miss M. Clare 3; dive entries. Basket of _ chrysanthemums (Mrs. Davison’s special; Ist 3/6, 2nd 1/6): Mrs. Paulding 1; only entry. Basket of flowers: Mrs. Paulding 1, Miss V M ( Call 2; only entries. Ploating bowl (Mr. M. C. Milne’s special 2/6): Mrs. Ransomc 1, Miss V. M Oall 2, Miss Jill Bower 3; five entries. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. Ransomc 1 and 2, Mrs. Paulding 3; six entries. Buttonholes, three: Miss V. Davis 1, Miss M. Clare 2. Mrs. Paulding 3; six entries. Hand rosy: Mrs. Paulding 1 and 2; only entries. Mantel vase (Mrs. M. C. Milne s special 2/6): Mrs. It. Ransomc 1, Mrs. Paulding 2, Miss V. Davis 3; six entries. Table vase: Miss W. Davis 1, Mrs. Paulding 2. Miss A'. M'Gall •->; seven entries. Best decorated table. Miss Davis 1, Mrs. Paulding 2, Miss V. M'Call 3; four entries.

15 Years and Under. Decorated table, open to girls who have never won a first prize:- Miss J. Moss 1; only entry. Basket of flowers and foliage: Miss J. Bower 1, Miss P. Purcell 2; two entries. Posy: Miss J. Bower 1, Miss L. Peildhouse 2; two entries. Three buttonholes: Jill Bower 1 anc l 3, Edna Will 2; four entries. Hat, trimmed with natural flowers. Jill Bower 1; only entry. Bady s shoulder posy: Miss J. Bower 1 and -G two entries. Vase of flowers and foliage: Miss M. Arnott 1, Miss J. Bowel 2 and 3. Children, 10 Years and Under. Vase of flowers and foliage: Edna Will 1 and 3, L. Ransomc’3; four entries Three buttonholes: L. Feildhouse 1, E. Will 2, J. Caverhill 3. Basket of flowers and foliage: Lorna Ransomc 1. Edna Will 2, Jessie Puiccll 3; four entries. Section C., Pratt. (Judge, Mr. W. Bond). Five apples, Adam's Pcrmain: D. S. Moore 1. Five apples, Jonathon: D. S. Moore 1. Five apples, Cox’s Orange pippin: A. M. Yarrall 3, D. S. Moore 2 W. Gloyn 3. Five apples, Stunner pippin: D. S. Moore 1, A. M. Aanall -. Five apples, ficticious: D. >S. Moore 3, A. M. Yarrall 2. Five apples: Rcinettc du Canada: W. Gloyn 1, D. S. Moore 2. Five apples, Ohinemuri: D. S. Moore 1. Five apples, dessert: W. Glovn 3. Five apples, cooking: A. M. Yarrall J, W. Gloyn 2. D. S. Moore 3. Three varieties cooking apples: D. S. Moore 3. W. Gloyn 2. Pears, dessert: D. S. Moore 3. Pears, cooking: W. Gloyn 3, D. S. Moore 2. Five quinces: W Gloyn 2. Five red tomatoes: R. Boswe'll 3, D. S. Moore 2, Mrs. A. Burgess 3. Five vellow tomatoes: D. S. Moore

Section D, Vegetables, (Judge, Mr. W. G. Bond). Butter beans. 20 pods: Mrs C, H. Claro 1. Mrs. W, G. Pcdley 2; two entries. French beans, 20 pods: Mrs. C. H. Clare 1 and 2, Mrs. IV. Boswell 3; four entries. . One variety beans, 20 pods: Mrs. W. Boswell 1, Mrs. IV. Gloyn 2, W. G. Pcdley 3; four entries.| Three round red beet: Mr. L. 11. Yarrall 1. Mrs. C. H. Clare 2, Mrs. E. Boswell 3. four entries. Silver beet, one bundle: Mrs. C. H. Clare 1 and 3, Mrs. W. Pcdley 2; four entries. One cooking cabbage: Mrs. E. Boswell 1; only entry. Three Shorthorn carrots: Mrs. IV. Pcdley 1, Mr. L. 11. Y'arrall 2, W. Gloyn 3; four entries. Three long carrots: Mrs. IV. G. Podlcy 1 and 3, Mr. H. Yarrall 2; four entries. Two cucumbers: A. Gloyn 1, K. Boswell 2; two entries. One variety brown eschalots: Miss B. Newport 1 and 2, W. Gloyn 3: four entries. One variety white eschalots: Mrs. G. H. Davison 1; only entry. Collection herbs: Mrs. C. H. Clare" 1, Mrs. W. Pedley 2; two entries. Cabbage lettuce, two heads: Mrs. W. Pedley 1; only entry. One pie melon: Mrs. W. Pedley 1; only entry. Six brown Spanish onions: Mr. A. M. Yarrall 1, W. Glycm 2, Mrs. C, E. Clare 3; six entries. Three varieties onions: Mrs. W. Pcdley 1, Mrs. C. H. Clare 2, A. M. Yarrall 3; five entries. Onions, heaviest six: Miss I. Farmer .1, Mr. K. Boswell 2; only entries. Three roots parsnips: Mrs. W. G. Pcdley 1 nivd 3, Mr. L. H. Yarrall 2; only entries. 21 pods peas: Mrs. W. Boswell 1. Mr. It. Boswell 2, Mr. W. Pedley 3; four entries. Pumpkin, quality : Bay Gloyn 1: only entry. Pumpkin, heaviest: K. Boswell 1; only entry. Six tubers white potatoes: E. Boswell 1, F. Thompson 2, C. H. Clare 3; four entries. Six tubers coloured potatoes: A. M. Yariall 1, Mrs. \V. Pedley 2, C. H. Clare 3; four entries. Collection potatoes: A. M. I r arrall 1; only entry. Vegetable marrow: A. Gloyn 1, Mrs. IV. Pcdley L. H. Yarrall 3; seven entries. Six varieties vegetables: Mrs. IV. G. Podley 1, Mrs. E. Boswell 2; two entries. Section F, Domestic. (Judges, Airs. Drew end Airs. Grace). Sponge sandwich: Mrs. J. Dixon 1, Airs. H. Fcildhouse 2. ' Two jars jam: Mrs. Ar. Bower 1 and 2. Two jars jelly: Airs. AI. Bower 1 and 2 Two jars marmalade: Airs. H. Fcildhouse 1. Two jars preserved fruit (syrup): Mrs. AI. Bower I. One jar preserved tomatoes: Airs. AI. Bower 1. One plate toffee:_ Airs. H. Fcildhouse 1,2 and 3. One jar chutney: Airs. Bower 1. Three varieties chutney: Airs. M. Bower 1. One bottle tomato sauce: Airs. At. Bower 1 and 2. One bottle of pickled onions: Mrs. AL Bower 1. Three varieties pickles: Airs. AI. Bower 1. Honey in comb: Air. E. Will 1. Home made soap: E. Boswell 1, Airs. W. Boswell 2. Apple pie puff pastry: Airs. AI. Bower 1. Section G. Art and Fancy. Applique apron: Aiiss Al. Davison 1; only entrv. Crochet lace: Aiiss A. Burgess 1, Aiiss A. K. Huut 2; two entries. Crochet string bag: Joyce Gloyn 1; only entry. Supper cloth: Aiiss I. Farmer 1 and 2, Aiiss A. Burgess 3,five ontries. Cushion: Aiiss A. lx. Hunt 1, Aiiss L. Clover 2, Aiiss A. Burgess 3; six entries. Useful apron: Airs. H. Fcildhouse 1, Aiiss AI. Davison 2; two entries. One pair knitted socks: Aiiss E. L. Bower 1, Aiiss AI. Davison 2; two entries. Embroidery: Aiiss A. Burgess 1, Aiiss A. K. Hunt 2, Aiiss W. Davis 3; five entries. Handkerchief: Aiiss AI. Davison 1; only entry. Table centre: Aiiss A. K. Hunt 1, Miss A. Burgess 2; two entries. Worked night dress: Aiiss AI. Davison 1, Aiiss W. Davis 2; two entries. Pin cushion: Evelyn Gloyn 1, Joyce Gloyn 2; two entries. Trav cloth: Aiiss M. Davison I, Aiiss Al. Clare 2 and 3; five entries. Collection of fancy work: Aiiss J. Farmer 1, Aiiss A. Burgess 2, Aiiss AL Davison 3; four entries. Best raffia article: Airs. A. J. Will 3, Airs. H. V. Cavcrkill 2; two entries. 15 Years and Under. Child’s garment: B Aggett 3, Hazel Clarke 2, Marjorie Will 3; eight entries. Eaffia work: Evelyn Gloyn 3 and 2; two entries. Points Prizes. Domestic: Airs. AL Bower 59 points. Decorative: Airs. Faulding 34 points. Art and fancy: Aiiss AL Davison 27 noints. Gardon produce: Airs. W. G. Pedley 48 points. Fruit: D. S. Aloore 57 points. Dahlias: D. *S. Alooro 53 points. Alisccllancous: Airs. Faulding 45 points.