SOME THINGS THE COUNTRY PRODUCES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVI, Issue XLVI, 18 April 1911, Page 2

SOME THINGS THE COUNTRY PRODUCES

■Sr. MOTUEKA VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SHOW. SO ATE AUTUMN FLOWERS AND FRUITS. Rresidariit: Mr. John Rutherford ; Vice Presidents : Messrs Alex. Drummoiiid, G-eo. Macmalion, and H. Innes-Joiies; Secretary and treasurer : Dr. J. Hudsort; Committee: Messrs W. Qownn., ,T. Bat-well, H. Faulkner, S. Moffitit, H. Quintoll ; L. Mead, Geo. Bromell, T. Drummond, D. Rouse, L. Lawrence E. L. Newport, Jos. Price, R. Coleman, A. McPherson, S. Wadsworith, Major Boyd Wilson; Mesdames J. A. W'i.lkinßOJi, M'acma.hon., J. Ruithierford, A. Coleman, T. Drummond, H. Phillips, N. Faulkner, and Miss Hodgkinson.; Special Committee for dog trials: Messrs Macpiiahon (secretary), L. Mead, T. Drumanond, R. Coleman, A. McPherson, C. Fenemore, W. Cbiwin, E. Christian, A. Wilkinson and King.

A stinking success was: the Motueka Valley Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, held a t Tapawera yesterday. The Druidfe' Hall where the exhibits were displayed was taxed to its utmost ex treirjlty tie whole afternoon, for, whilst there was a large attendance from all tine fertile valleys .centreing at TapaW'?ra, not a few people journeyed from Ne!soii and the Waimeas to be present at the gathering. The secretary, Dr. Hudson, and' his committee, worked hard to secure success for the show, and their efforts were by no means in vain. The President of the Society, Mr J. R.utherfurd, formally opened the show, and in the ooursa. of an interesting sp&ech he congratulated the society upon the excellent display. It was an occa sions such as this when they saw before them that which the land produced thai they were reminded that everything came from the soil, and that the towns were supported by the country. Amidst all the b-euyuty that they saw around them, they Had' -till to consider what was the best that could be done for the district fromi a commercial point of view. Whilst recognising that wool, mutton for freezing", hops, and oats werethe main comar.iodities jprod'ueed from the Tapawera district, it would be well for them to examine closely the developments that have taken place in regard to the fruit industry. Two shipments had already been sent Home, and altogether everything looked promising. Some people said) that apple growing would be overdone. The same thing was said of frozen meat .and of butter, but when -they considered the millions of inhabitants in. the Northern Hemisphero who were ready to take thenproduce, provided it could be offered cheaply enough, they could not be in any doubt as to the _ufhcienc v of th* demand. Apples could be sent bv rail from that valley to the Nelson wharf, where ocean liners called, for 7s 9d a ton. Referring to land prices, lie remarked that it was difficult to understand why land on the other side of Spoone.r'g. Range, which was no better than the land they had at Tapawera. was sellinGl at £3O and £4O an acre, whan it could be bought at Tapawera for about £H> an acre. There was less wind hi that valley probably than anywhere else in the Nelson district, and Mr Hallam, the Government expert, considered that the land in Tapawera, district was most suitable for growing apples for export. Mr Kirk had told him that £3o* or £4O an acre can be madei from apples . Speaking on the exhibition again, the President said that there was a splendid- show of flowers there that day, and it was always said that flowers had a refining influence on th© house, and that no man with the gardener's instinct could bo a bad man. He -could recommend them to mxt their eons on the land. It was the" most ancient and honourable profession ,for it was th© of Adam. . (Laughter and applause). Appended is the prize list: — VEGETABLES. Judge: .S. F. Bolton (Nelson). 12 pods French bonus: A. C. Quln; ton 1,. G. Bromell ._-. , . . Best cabbage:F. Gibbs 1. Best six carrots (table): H. G. Green 1, J. Fitelv 2; field do: H. G. Green 1. . Beat globe) onions: A. C. Quinton. 1. Spanish onions: C. Newport 1 and 2. Best parsnips: F. Drummond 1. J. S Rutherfurd 2. Best eschalots: W. J. Kinzett 1, G. Bromell _:. Best 12 pod_ peas:. H. Hannen 1. ■Best Brown Riv r potatoes: A. 0. Quinton 1, W. F. Coleman 2. Best Vermont potatoes:- W. l n - Cal'eman 1, H. Hannen 2. Best Redskin potatoes: A. C. Quinton 1, W..F. Coleman 2. Best potatoes: A. C. Quinton 1,. W. F. Coleman 2. Best Princess Victoria potatoes: A C. Quinton 1, E. C. Newport 2. Best Henderson's Early Puritan potatoes: E_' C. Newport 1Best potatoes, any other named variety: A. C. Quinton 1, H.Hanneu 2. " . • '

Best collection (potatoes, one each bind, named: A. C. Quinton 1. Heaviest pumpkin: W. J. Kinzett. Beist pumpkin: W. J. Kinzett 1 and 2.

(Best vegetabl'e marrow: W. Fenemore 1., F. Gibbs* 2. Best cucumber: A. C. Quinton 1. Best red beet: F. J. Barker 1. Best cobs maize: W. H. Phillips 1, A. C. Quinton 2. Best tomatoes: M. A. Barker l f Mrs F. Mead, ,-junr 2.

Best mangolds (lony red):: A. C. Quinton 1, F. Gibbs 2. Best turnips (swede): A. C. Quinton 1.

Best and heaviest turnip (Aberdeen purple tops): W'. P. Flaweett 1. Best turnips (Aberdeen green top): T. Drummond 1, G. Maemalion 2. Best table turnups: G. Bromell 1. Best pie melon :'¥. Gibbs 1, W. J. Kinzertt 2. Best collection of vegetables (special): Lawrence and Smith 1.

(Best .packed half-cas e apples (case nailed ready for export): E. C Newport 2. Heaviest turnip in the show: W. T> . FawcettV _■ / - Red sample turnip, any class: W. P. Faweettl. DOMESTIC. ■ J.nd'ge.: H. jf.' Harris .(Wa.keiie.Ld,). ILoine-nVade loaf (4Vbs): Miss D. Wfilkinson 3, Mrs G. Bromell 2. Brown loaf (4<lb): Mrs InnesiJones 1, Mrs T. Drunimond 2. Jam tarts: Mrs A. Biggs 1, Miss C. Drummond 2. Cream miffs: Mrs T. Drummond 1, Miss J Mead 2. Cream cak.s: Mrs Kenj'on 1. Cheese cakel: No name attached, to first prize. Plate white scones: Mrs C. M. Sherman 1, T. Drirmmond 2. Plate wheat meal scones: Mrs Ruff 1, Mrs In ne- 1 -"-Jones 2. Plate -shortbread: Mrs T. Drummond I. Miss S. Wadsworth 2. Plate gingerbread: Mrs Kenyan 1. Plate cocoa rout biscuits: Miss D. Wilkinson 1 and 2. Plate kisses: Miss F. Coleman 1, Miss D. Wiikin-soii 2. Plate rice biscuits: Mrs Kenyon 1, Mrs G. Macmahon 2. Plate ginger nuts: Mrs Kenyon 1. Seed cake: Mrs A. McPherson 1, Miss J. Mead 2. Currant cake: Mrs T. Drummond 1. Fruit cake: A. McPherson 1, Mrs. W. P. Fawcetc 2. Sponge cake.': Mrs T. Drummond 1, Mrs Hudson 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Kenyon 1, Mrs S. "Wadsworth 2. Sponge to' 11: Mrs Kenyon I, Mrs S. Wadsworth 2. Plum pudding- (no prize awarded). Jelly in mould: Miss D. Wilkinson 1, Mrs T. Drummond 2 Jar of jam: Mrs T. Drummond 1, No name on second prize. Jar jelly: Mrs T. Drummond 1, Mrs A. McPherson 2. Jar honey: Mrs A. C. Coleman. 1> Miss Bromell 2. Bottle preserved) fruit: Mrs W. Gib'bs 1, MrsF.Mead 2. Three varieties ,preserved fruit: Mrs F. Mead junr., 1, Mrs A. Kinzett 2. Best three varieties jam: Mrs a. Barker 1, Mrs T. Drummond 2. Bottle pickled onions: Miss Bromell 1. Mrs T. Drummond 2. Bottle pickles: Mrs G. Bromell 1. Tomato" sauce: Mrs S.Wadsworthl, Mrs T. Griffiths 2. Best botrie Worcester sauce: Miss Bromell 1. ■ Bottle- chutney: Mrs T. Drummond I, Mrs A. C. Coleman 2. Pound dairy butter (separator): Mrs H. Hannen 1 and 2 Pound dairv butter (not separator): Mrs A. Biggs" 1, Mrs H. G. Green 2. Box or jar of salt butter: Mrs W. P. Faweett 1, Mrs G. Bromell 2. - Six hejn's eggs (heaviest): Mrs F. Mead, junr. (14 oz.) 1, Mrs M. A. Barker 2. " . Heaviest six duck ■eg'gs: SSTo first; prize; Mrs E. L. Newport 2. Collection lvome-made sweets: Mrs J. S. Rutherfurd 1-. Miss EfEe Hudson a.

FRUIT. Judge: S. F". Bolton, (Nelson.). Bunch dark grapes: J. Hudson 1, Max.Drumiaond 2. ■Bunch light grapes: J. Hudson 1. Dessert peaches: J. H. Price 1. Cooking pears: J. H. Price 1. •Best peaches": T. Griffith 1, Mrs 'a'. Griffith 2. Quinces: G. L. Mead 1, W. Fawcett 2 Walnut (small variety): R. Hodgkinson I, L Drumrnond! 2. Walnuts (large variety)': L. Drumuioad 1. . Plums: W. P. Fawcett 1. • Collection, fresh fruit: W. P. Fawcett 1. The following- are the best collections of apples. Mam roe's favourite: J. Price 1. Cox's Oran'ge Pippin: C. Newport. 1. Sturm-r Pippin: E. A. Cri"hton 1, J. Hudson 2. Jonathan: W F. Qninney 1. A. C. Quiriton 2. . Cleopatra: Mrs T. Griffith 1, E. L. Newport 2. North am Spy: T. Drumrnond 1, . S. L. Mo-ffatt 2. London [pippin: Mrs T. Griffith 1 and 2. Nelson beauty: W. P. Fawcett 1, C. Newport 2. ' S'canlet pearmain: C. Newport 1. Cambridge pippin: P. Mead junr., 1, C Newport 2. Brownl'ee's russett:" T. Drumrnond 1. Kitchen (autumn): S. A. Quinney 1, W. Fenemore 2. Desseirt: E. L. Newport 1, C. Newport 2. Kitchen (winter): E. C. Newport 1, F. Mead junr., 2. Dessert (winter): T. Griffith 1, J. Hudson 2 Any other variety named (autumn) F. Mead, junr., 1 and 2. Any other variety (named) wintejr: E. C." Newport 1. A 'special prize, for six s plates autumn dessert apples was won by E. C. Newport. INDUSTRIAL. Judge: Mrs J. Wood (Stolie). Worked table centre: Mrs R. Ras-mus-sen 1, Miss Ida Gibbs 2. Tray-cloth: Miss Hodgkinson 1, Miss Bromell 2. Point lace: Mrs. D. Heath 1, 'Miss M S. Rasmussem 2. Pillow shaw Mrs Owen Sloss l, Mrs T. Drammond 2. Collection of fancy work: Miss R'asmussen 1, Mrs- Wilkinson 2. Wood carving: E. Biggs 1. Starched and ironed white shirt: Mr s Kenyon 1 andi 2. Decorated bicycle: Miss Wadsworth 2." Decorated sunsliade: Miss Sherman 1. Frame made by amateur: M. Rogers 1. Photograph, landscape: J. S. Rutherfurd' 2. Photograph, other subject: L. Drvummond. Darning: Rosalie Bigigs 1, EMeen Maemahon 2. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. Writing,: W. Coleman 1, MaTian Eban 2. 'Six buttonholes (girls under 10): Berth'a Mo ad 1. Hemmed handkerchief (girls under 12): Ruby Mead 1, Hazel Maemahon Plate -scones (girls undefr 10): Rhoda Biggs 1. Plate toffee: M. Rutherfurd 1. E. Maemahon .2. Modelling- in plasticine: R. Steer 1. F. Hudson 2. " Best patch sewn by girl: Hazel Maemahon.

NATIVE EXHIBITS. Collection Native "berries: Mrs 3". Bigg's 1, Miss L. Drumniond 2. I 'Collection fer,n leaves: Rosalie Biggs 1. ... FLOWERS. Judge : S. F. Bolton (Nelson.). Begonia, in bloom: Mrs A Drummo nd' 1, Mr A. Drumniond 2. ~ Fern: Mrs .Hudson. ■ Geranium: Mrs ' T. Drumniond 'l, Mrs Barker (h.c.) , -. Best pot. plant: Mrs W. Mead 1, Mrs Innes-Joneg 2. •CUT FDO'WERS.' ' " Six asters: Mrs E. Forsyth. Six verbenas: Mrs M..A. Barker.. Dahlias: Miss E. Forsyth 1, Miss L. Drumniond 2. : . 3 Roses: Miss E. Forsyth 1, Miss , L Dru'mmond 2' ■ -, 6 Chrysanthemums: Mrs Fearless. 1, K. Pea>st 2. Collection of nasturtiums: Miss C. Drummond. 'Carnations: Miss Quinton. Pansies: A r . Drummond. :Sweet peas:. Miss L. Drummond.. Zinemas: Miss E. Forsyth 1. Cosrneas: Miss E Forsyth 1, Mrs Gainsford 2. * X Phlox: Miss E. Forsyth 1, Miss Drummond 2. Rosas: Miss E. Forsyth, Bridal bouquet: jr. T. Barker. Wreath of flowers: Miss D. Faulk--r.tv 1, Miss Grace Macmahon 2. Best rose ioi the show: Miss E. Forsyth. Table decoration: Mrs Hudson 3. Mis s Barker 2. , CHILDREN 'S CLASSES. Buttonholes (for children .under 14): Hazel Macmaiiou 1, Eileem Macmahon 2. Buttonhole's (for children under 1.1): Marjory Drummond 1, B. Drummond 2. Bouquet (for girls under 14): Effie Hudson 1, E. Macmahon 2. Basket of flowers (children under 14): Isa'befl, Coleman 1. Best collection of ferns (children under 14): Rosalie Biggs.