Flower Show at Rongotea

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 65, 18 March 1938, Page 2

Flower Show at Rongotea

COLOURFUL DISPLAY From Our Own Correspondent. A fin© but dull day, with rather cooler temperatures, favoured the Horticultural Society’s Show, which attracted the usual good attendance of exhibitors and the general public. The sections throughout were well supported, the vegetable classes In particular receiving many entries and compensating to some extent for the smaller competition in the section ror cut flowers Owing to the prolonged spell of dry weather, this latter section naturally suffered, but it was really surprising that such a number of fine blooms snoukl be brought forward. The various judges spent a busy time, and in many cases had an unenviable tasck it*, making awards, but all expressed great pleasure at. the Quality of the entries. Particularly deserving of mov.tion were the splendid exhibits in (he rQot crops section, the winning exhibit being especially meritorious. After the completion of the judging, the president of the Society, Mrs A. J. Will, thanked all those who had assisted, especially the judges and the stewards, and those who were assisting with luncheon and afternoon tea. In introducing Mr L. .1. Wild, principal of the Feilding Agricultural High School, Mrs Will apologised for the absence of Mrs Kncx-Gilmer, who had been unable to attend, and thanked Mr Wild for so generously stepping into the breach. Mr Wild, who officially opened the show, congratulated the district on their fine exhibits and made reference to his recent overseas visit. While in Engiana ne nad seen even the poorest cottages, where people iived under difficult conditions, .showing: the bright and cheerful outlook on life of their occupants, with their, beautiful and well-kept gardens. He contrasted this with his visit to the barren wheat plains of Alberta, which were suffering from tlieir sixth successive year of drought. Tho people in that dlstrtcr were “wheatminded” and intended to make their homes elsewhere. As a consequence there was nitlier flower nor vegetable garden round the unpainted homes, which reflected the outlook of the people.. Mr Wild next referred to the New Zealand bush, deploring that such large tracts had been destroyed by axe and fire in the early days of settlement. In order to replace these vanished trees, farmers and others had planted hedges and sholterbelts of macrocarpa and pine trees, but he felt that the preservation of bush and reafforestation should be a national matter. Efforts were being made now. but he eon-* sidered that the people of to-dny should feel it their duty to play their part in preserving the native bush and also in doing their utmost as individuals to make good tlie losses already suffered. Mr J. Gloyn, Bern*., one of the oldest residents of tlie district, then moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Wild, which was carried with applause. The multifarious duties of secretary were ably carried out by Mr R. O. Gloyn. assisted by Miss M. Arnott. while Mr J. Glover as advisory steward performed invaluable service. The following is the list of classes and awards:— Special Awartrs. Dahlias; Mr A. J. Shailer’s points prize, Mrs C. It. Hunt, Kairm.g*. Cut Flowers: Special points prize, Mrs E. Gust and Mrs Honour. Decorative: Mr Harrison’s special: Miss M. Arnptt. Decorative (under 17 years). Mrs Gordon’s special: Miss Jepson (Mangawhata). Fruit: Mr A. W. Just’s points prize, Mr Ray Will (Rongotea). Vegetables: Mr Thackeray’s points prize, Mr A. S. Pedley. Farm Roots: Watkins Challenge Cup, Mr A. S. Pedley. Domestic: Parlies and Co.’s spfeclal, Miss M. Will. Art and Fancy Work (under 17): Mrs A. H. Burgess’s special, Miss L. Churchill. Most entries in show: Mrs. McKay. The beautiful brass bowl donated by Miss M. Sparrow, to be won twice in succession, in the dahlia section for the best six decorative, was won by Mr L. Baird, of Rangiotu. Champion dahlia bloom in Show, wac won by Mrs Honour’s (Palmerston North, “Leonora.” Dahia;s. (Judge: Mr. A. J. Shaller.) Charm, 3 bloms, Miss E. Will 1; decor. v tive, 1 bloom, Mrs Honour (Palmerston North) 3, C.. Lennox (Opiki) 2; 3 blooms, L. Beard (Rangiotu) 1, C. Lennox 2; 3 pink, C. Lennox 1; 3 red or crimson, <’. Lennox 1; 3 yellow or orange, C. Lennox 1 and 2; double show, 3 blooms, Mrs J. A. Sanson 1; pompom, 3 blooms, Mrs J. A. Hunt 1; 6 blooms, Mrs C. R. Hunt 1; •} varieties, Mrs C. R. Hum. Beginners’ class: One decorative. Mrs I. Yarrall 1. L. Leard 2; 3 decorative, Mrs* L. Yarrall 1; 6 decorative, L. Beard 1, Mrs E. Bowater 2; 1 pompom, Mrs C, R. Hunt I, Miss N. Pedersen 2; 3 pompom, Mrs C. R. Hunt 1, Mrs N. Pedersen 2; 6 pompom, Mrs Hunt 3. Miscellaneous. Asters, 3 double, Mrs E. Gust 1, M.. Honour (Palmerston North) 2; G bloom*, Mrs E. Gust 3, Miss E. Will 2; 3 white. Mrs Gust 1, Mrs Honour 2; 3 pink, Mrs F. Gust 3, Mrs Honour 2, 3 blue, Mrs Gust 3, Mrs Honour 2; gallardias. 3 blooms, M vt Honour 3; geraniums, 3 varieties, Miss G. Jepson 3; gladioli. Miss Sparrow 1; carnations, 3 vars., Mrs C. Hyde (Palmerston North) 1; roses, 1 bioom. Miss Sparrow 1, Mrs Churchill 2; 3 blooms, Mr: Churchill 3, Miss Jepson 2; 6 blooms, Mr: Churchill 1; verbena, Miss Jepson 3; zin nias Mrs Honour 1, Miss Johansen 2, Mr. Gordon 3; any other variety. Mrs J. Colli (Kairanga) 3, Mrs Honour 2; cut flowers 6 vars., Mrs Honour 3, Mrs Gordon 2, M \ Yarrall 3; 12 vars., Miss Sparrow 3. Decorative. (Judge: Mrs Galland.) Bowl of berries, Aiiss M. Arnott 3, Mi. G. F. Tegg 2, Mrs Yarrall 3; basket o. flowers and foliage, Miss M. Arnott 1 an. 2, Miss Sparrow 3; floating bowl, Mrs Ya; i*all 1, Mrs G. F, Tegg 2; bowl of flowers and foliage, Miss Arnott 1. Mrs Tegg : table vase, Miss Arnott 1. Mrs E. G. Beni 2, Mrs Tegg 3. Class for 1G years and under: Basket c flowers and foliage, .Miss Jepson 3, Miss 1. Churchill 2; posy, Miss Jepson 1, Miss L Churchill 2, Miss L. Fieldhouse 3; buttonholes, Miss Jepson 1, Miss Fieldhouse : l Miss Churchill 3; presentation box. Ml: Fieldhouse 1, Miss Jepson 2, Miss J. K.-| cox 3; tablo vase, Miss Jepson 1. Miss Fieldhouse 2. Miss Churchill 3; vase <. flowers and foliage. Miss Jepson 1. Mis Fieldhouse 2, Miss Churchill 3. Children 12 years and under: Vase « flowers and foliage, Miss J. Eleox 1; but-

tonholes, Miss J. Eleox 1 and 2; basket of flowers and foliage, Miss Eleox 1. Fruli. (Judge: Mr A. W. JUSt.) Apples: Cox’s orange pippin. R. Will 1; sturmer pippin, R. Will 3: delicious. R. Will 1 and 2; golden delicious, n. Will 2; Reinette du Panada, R. Will 1 and 2; Ohinemuri . It. Will 2; cooking. R Will 1. J. C. Glover 2; pears, dessert; R. Will 1, M. Lind 2; tomatoes, J. C. Glover 1 and 3. It. Will 2; lemons, It. Will 1. Vegetables. Beans, butter, A. S. Pedley 1: long red beet, A. S. Pedley 1 and 2; round red beet, H. Ransom 3 and 3, Miss E. Will 2: stiver beet, M. Lind 1 and. 3, McKay 2; carrots, shorthorn, M. Lind 3, A. S. Pedley *2; long. Miss Churchill 3, H. Ransom 2. M. Lind 3; cucumbers, long, McKay 1: round. McKay 1; eschallots, brown, Miss Churchill 1, Mrs McKay 2; leeks, M. Lind 1 and 2; melon, A. S. Pedley X and 2, M. Lind 3; onions, brown Spanish, Miss Churchill 1 L. Hunt 2; onions, A.0.V., Ransom 3. M. Lind 2; heaviest, M. JMnd 1; parsnips. Ransom 1, McKay 2: pumpkin, quality, Graham Fieldhouse 3, M, Lind 2 and 3; heaviest, H. Ransom 3, G. Fieldhouse 2 and 3; potatoes, white, McKay 3, Mrs Gordon 2, H. Ransom 3; coloured, A. s. Pedley J, It. Will 2 and 3; 3 vars.. A. S. Pedley 1. H. Ransom 2; rhubarb. McKay 2; squash. A. S. Pedley 1, M. Lind 2; vegetable marrow, M. .Lind ). Mrs McKay 2, A. B. Pedley 3; potatoes, 12 tubers, one var., Mrs 'McKay I, A. S. Pedley 2, M. Ltmi 3. Farm Produce. (Judge: Mr M. Williamson.) Sugar beet, IJ. Ransom 3. A. S. Pedley 2; carrots, red, H. Ransom 1. T. Huddleston 2, M. Lind 3. white, H. Ransom 1; swedes, H. Ransom 3. M. Lind 2; mangold, Globe, T. Huddleston 3. Miss G. Jenson 2, J. Peacock 3, mangold. A.0.V.. .1. Peacock 1 and 2, A. B. Pedley 3; weight, T. Huddleston 1. J. Peacock 2, Miss G. Jepson 3; turnips, A. S. Pedley 1 end 2; collection of farm roots. A. S. Pedley 1, H. Ransom 2, W. Bandereock 3. Domestic. (Judge: Mrs C. W. Turner.) Scones, Mrs E. Gardner 1 and 2, Miss H. Rowe 3; pikelets, Miss G. Eades 3, Mrs Gordon 2, Miss L. Fieldhouse shortbread. Mrs Gordon 3; kisses. Mis# M. Will I. Miss H. Rowe 2, Miss G. Eades 3: sponge sandwich, Miss M. Will 3, Miss H - . Rowe 2, Miss G. Eades 3: gingerbread. Miss M. Will 3, Miss E. Will 2: nut and (late loaf. Miss M. Will 3. Miss E. Will 2: sultana cake, Miss M Will 1. Mrs A. B. Pedley 2, Miss H. Rowe 3; sponge roll, Miss M. Will 1. Mrs Gardner 2, Miss Tl. Rowe 3; jam, Mrs E. Gardner 3, Mrs Gordon 2; jelly, Mr Gardner 3. Mrs Gordon 2: marmalade. Mrs Gardner 3: preserved fruit, two varieties; Mrs McKay 3. one variety, Mrs McKay.il tomatoes, Mrs McKay 1; chutney, one vnr., Mrs McKay 3, Miss M. Will 2; two varieties. Miss M. Will 2; sauce, tormutc, Miss M. Will 1, Mrs E. Gardner Art and Fancy Work. (Judge: Miss Matthews.) Fancy cushion, Mrs A. R Pedley 1: child’s knitted frock, Mr* D. Payne l; tapestry work. Miss V. Hobbs 3: article white embroidery, Miss A Hobbs l: cushion worked in wool, Mrs E. Gardner 3, Miss'V. Hobbs 2: apron, worked. Miss M. Will 3, Mrs K. Barnaby 2; supper cloth. Miss M. Will 3. Miss A. Hunt 2, Miss M. Bparrow 3; man’s Jvnitted pullover, Mr* J. Dixon 3. Mrs O. Payne 2; lady’s knitted cardigan, Mrs D. Payne 1. Miss M. Will ,2; table centre, colcured. Miss M. Will 1, Mrs G. F. Tegg 2. Mrs Payne 3; tabie. centre. Richelieu. Miss M, Will 1; dinner wagon set. Miss M. Will 3. Miss V. Hobbs 2, Miss M. Sparrow 3: tray cloth. Miss V. Hobbs 3. Miss M. Will 2: metal work, Mrs McKay I and 2. Mrs H. V. (’averhill 3; collection of fancy work, Mrs Mrs A. K. Pedley 3: duchess set. Mis McKay 1, Mrs G. F. Tegg 2; 3 vars. handicraft. Mrs McKay 3. Miss V. Hobbs 2; thrift article, Mrs McKay 1. Mrs D, Payne 2. Children 3G years and under: Guest towel, Miss L. Churchill 1; worked apron. Miss L. Churchill 3; table centre. Miss L. Fieldhouse 1 and 3. Misp L. Churchill 2: spongy sandwich. Miss Churchill; coconut ice, Miss Churchill 3; kisses. Mis* Fieldhouse 1, Miss Cliurcliill 2.