AMONG THE FLOWERS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 9 April 1912, Page 6

AMONG THE FLOWERS.

MOTUEKA VALLEY HORTICULTURE & INDUSIRIAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL AND DOG TRIALS. The annual autumn show in connection with the Motueka Horticultural and Industrial Association tooit place i— the Druids' Hall. Tapawera, yesterday. • The competitions in all classe s were very fine, especially in the apple and potato ciasse?. There was a record of o\T?r a hiu dred entries compared with those of last y-ear. Mr Rutherford. President cf the Association, spoke of the progress of the district and the show, and referred in complimentary terms to the excellent work carried out by the committee, and in a few brief remarks declared the show open. Dr Hudson also congratulated the committee on the splendid work car. ried out by them. He also remarked cn the progress of the show. Mr B. H. Moller, who judged the flowers, fruit, and vegetables, commented favourably on the exhibits. The was a good attendance during the afternoon. FLOWERS—CLASS A. Judge : Mr B. fl. Moller. Begon& in blcom: Mrs A. Druminond 1 and 2.' Foliage plants : Mrs A. Barker 1. Fuohsia: Miss D. Biggs 2. Geranium: Mrs M. A. Barker 1. Pelargonium : Mrs A. Drummond 1. Best pot plant : Mrs A. Drummond 1. CUT BLOOMS. 6 Asters: Miss C. Drummond 1. 6 Dahlias: Miss L. Drummond 1, Misses E. Macmahon and L. Drummons 2. Collection of plants: Mrs A. Drummond 1, 3 Roses : Evelyn Macmahon 1 and 2. Collection of Nasturtiuas : Olive Fenenvore 1, H. A. Quinton 2. Collection of Carnations : Mrs A. Biggs 1. Collection of Stocks: Miss L. Drummond 1, Miss C. Drummon 2. Sweet Peas: Miss May Phillips 1. ~ Zinnias: M. A. Quinton 1, Miss L, Drummond 2. Collection Cosmeas : Mrs J. Quinney 1. M iss E. Macmahon 2. Collection Phlox : A. J. Quinton 1, Mrs H. Jane 2. .. Marigolds : Mr? J. Fitch 1 and 2. Hand Bouquet: Miss Barker 1. Best Rose in show : Miss E. Macmahon 1. Table "Decoration: Miss G. Barker 1, Miss Hudson 2. CHILDREN'S CLASSES. by children under 14 : Hazel Macmahon 1, B. Drummond 2. Ditton, under nine : R. Wilkinson 1, F. E. Hudson 2. Wreath of Flowers bv children under 14 : Hilda Harford 1. Collection of crashes bv children under 34: Hildla Harford 1. Hazel Macmahon 2. Collection of Flowers from school garden : Hilda "Harford 1. CLASS B.—DOMESTIC. Judge: Mr H. J. Harris. Home-made Loaf: J. A. Wilkinson 1 and 2. 5 Jam Tarts: Miss J. Kinzett 1, Mrs A. A. Biggs 2. Cream Puffs : Miss F. Coleman 1, Miss Wilkinson 2. 5 Cheese Cakes: Mi3s A. F. Barker 1. Plate White Scones: Mrs L. Wadsworth 1, Mrs Sherman 2. Rainbow Cake : Miss Bromell 1. Shortbread : Mrs Berrymo... 1, Mrs L. Wadsworth 2. Cocoanut Biscuits : Mrs G. Macmahon 1. Kisses: Miss F. Coleman 1, Mr s W. F. Coleman 2. Rice Biscuits: Mrs A. A. Biggs I. Ginger Nuts: Miss I. Kinzett 1. Seod Cake : Mrs A. F. Barker 1, Mrs G. .Bromell 2. Fruit Cake : Mrs Goodall 1, Miss Poole 2. Sponge Cake: Mrs C. Drummond 1, Mrs Goodall 2. Plum P addiner: Mrs Berryman 1. Jar of Jam : Mrs H. Hannen 1. Jar of Jelly: Mrs A. Drummond 1. Mrs A. E. Coleman 2. Jar of Honey: Miss Bromell 1 and 2. Bottle of Preserved Fruit: Mrs JSmith 1, Mrs F. Mead iunr. 2. 3 Bottles Preserved Fruit, 3 varieties : Mr P F. Mead 1. 3 Glass Jars of Jam : Mrs M. A. Barker 1, Mrs A. A. Bigers 2. Bottle of Pickled Gnicns: Mrs Bro mell 1. Pickles: Mrs C. Hodgkinson 1, Mr.Hueonin 2. Tomato Sauce: Mrs S. Wadsworth 1 and 2. Chutney: Mrs Hugonin 1, Mrs G. Ms'Triahnri 2. lib Dairy Butter {separator): Mrs W. Fawcett 1, Mrs W. F. Coleman 2. lib dairy Butter (not separator) : Mis r J. Kinzett 1 and 2. Jar of Salt B"tt-er: Airs W. P. Fawcelt 1, Miss N. Jordon 2. FRUIT.—CLASS C. Judge : Mr B. H. Moller. Bunch of Grapes, outdoor grown : Dr Hudson 1 and 2. Dessert Pears : Miss Coleman 1 and sp. Miss A- E. Coleman 2. Cooking Pears: F. Mead junr. 1 and special. Peaches : Mrs W. Jordon 1. H. Kite 2. Quinces: Mrs J. H. Jordon 1 and 2. Walnuts, large variety : A. R. Drummond 1, S. Fenemore 2. ~ large variety :W. F. Fawcett 1 and s. Apples: Lord Wolseley: Mr s J. H. Jordon 1, W. fP. Fawcett 2. Cox Orange Pippins:: Dr Hudson 1 1 and sp.. G. Bromell 2. Jonathan: W. F. Coleman 1. Cleopatra : G. Bromell 1. Newtcn Piopin : W. Pawcett 1. Northern Spy: S. Fenemore 1, J.. Thorn 2. London Pippin: G. Macmahon 1 and 2. Scarlet Permnin: 0. Bromell 1, Dr Hudson 2. "Dousherty: G. Bromell 1. Cambridge Pippin: Mrs T. Smith 1. "Brownlee's Russett: A. Drummon 2. Kitchen (autumn) : S. A. Quinney 1 and sp., E. L. Newport Dessert : E. L. Newoort 1 and 2. Kitchen (winter): Dr Hudson 1, MrJ. H. Jordon 2. "Dessert fwinter): Mrs J. H. Jord< n 1 E. L. Newport 2. A.O.V-. (autumn): F. Mead junr. 1. F L. Newport 2. .. (winter): F. Mead junr. 1. Dr ITih' so" 2 12 Pods French Beans : W r . P.tt 1 J>n- -- __ _ „ _

1 Cabbage: w. rawceu x. iv. on-w 2. 6 Cai-rots (late): W. Pitt 1. R. Steven 2. 6 Carrots (field): W. Pitt 1. R. Steven 26 Globe Onions: A. E. Coleman 1 Mrs F. Kinzett 2. 6 A-O.V. Onions-. Miss F. Kinzett 1 L. Wad?worth 2. 6 Spanish Onions: W. Pitt 1, S. Mo. fit 2. 6 Parsnips: B. L. Moffit 1. 6 Eschallots : Mrs F. Kinzett 1 and 2. 1 "Rrocnli : W. Pitt 1 and 2. 1 Cauliflower: F. M&ad jnnr. 1. OoTlection of Onions • W. Pitt 1 and 2 *?. Lettuse fco?0 : W. Pitt 1 and 2.. 2 Lettuce (cabbage); H. Hannan 1 and 2-

12 Pods Peas; W. Pitt 1. 6 Leeks : W. Pitt 1. 1 Red Cabbage : C. Quinton 1, W. Pitt 2. Bunch of Celery : W. Pitt 1 and 2. 6 Sticks of Rhubarb : Mrs G. Jordon 1. 5: Vermont Potatoes : W. Troupe 1, R. Hodgkinson 2. 5 Red Skin? : C. Quinton 1, R. Hodgkinson 2. 5 Northern Star: G. Macmahon 1. 5 L ; p-to-Dates : C. Quinton 1, E. L. Newport 2. 5 Princess Victorias; E. Quinton 2. 5 Henderson's Early Puritans : E. L. Newport 1. 5 Potatoes, A.O.V. (named): C. Quinton 1. W. Troupe 2. Collection of Potatoes : W. Troupe 1, Mrs Patterson 2. 1 Pumpkin (heaviest): A. T. Brongh i. 1 Pumpkin (best) : Miss F. Kinzett 1, A. C. Quinton 2. 1 Vegetable Marrow : A. W. Grindle 1 and 2. 3 Red Beet: W. Pitt 1. 6 Tomatoes : Dr Hudson 1, A. Grinde 2. 3 Mangolds (long red) : H. Steer 1. .. (Globe) : J. Thorn 1. 3 Swedes : W. F. Coleman 1 and 2. 2 Turnips, (Aberdeen Purple) : G. Macmahon 1 and 2. 3 Turnips: (Mammoth Purple): W. • F. Coleman 1, G. Brome:? 2. 6 Table Turnips: Miss F. Kinzett 1 J. Thorn 2. 1 Pie Melon : Miss F. Kinzett 1 ajid 2. B*>st Collection of Vegetables : W. Pitt 1, H. Hannen 2. Best Sample of Hops : R. Stevens 1. A. A. Biggs 2. Best packed half-case of apples : W. Pitt 1. A. Tf. de Ca c tro 2. Heaviest Turnip : W. Fawcett 1. Heaviest Potatoe : A. A. Biggs 1. INDUSTRIAL.—CLASS D. Judge : Mrs T. S. Wood. Worked Table Centre: Mrs J. Vv'ilkinson 1. Miss Hodgkinson 2. Tray Cloth : Mrs J. Wilkinson 1, Miss Bromell 2. Pillow Sham : Mrs J. H. Jordon 1 and special. Collection of Fancy Work, 6 specimens: Mrs J. H. Jordan 1 and special, Cora Mcßae 2. Decorated Sunshade : Mrs Sherman 2nd. Landscape in Oil: Miss Berryman 1, Mrs E. Dodson Smith 2. Photograph of Landscane : A. Hudson 2. Photograph of any other subject : A. Hudson 1 and 2. • Specimen of Darning : Mabel Hurley 1, Rosalie Biggs 2. . Collection of Curios: Miss J. Barker. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. " Best Writing, District Schools : Anility McArtney 1 and special. Ruby Mead 2. 6 Buttonholes worked on one piece of material, (by girl under 16): Hilda Harford 1, Rhoda Biggs 2. Hemmed Handkerchief (by child under 12) : Eileen Macmahon 1 and special, Vera Biggs 2. Sponse Sandwich (under 16) : Rhoda Biegs 1. Modelling in Plasticine: F. Hudson Ist and special. NATIVE EXHIBITS. Collection of Native Berries : Eileen Macmahon 2. . Collection of Fern Leaves: Miss E. B. Jordan Ist and special, Mrs E. Dodson Smith 2. 3 best articles made from Sugar Baqs : Miss Pitt Ist and special, Mrs Wilkinson 2. _ 6 Fre«h Eggs (heaviest) : Sam Moffit 1, Alex. Moffit." 2. 6 Ducks' Eggs (heaviest) : Mrs E. L. Newport 1. Mrs F. Mead. jun.. 2. Bottle Sugar Beer: Miss Bromell 1 and 2. Collection of Homi-rmade Sweets: Miss Hudson 1. Miss Effi" Hudson 2. Best Patch sewn bv "irl under 15 : Rnbv Me.-vl 1. Annltv MVArtnev 2. Special Prize b*** Mr® Wood for Fern Loaves • Hazel Macmahon 1? Rhoda Biags 2. DOG TRIALS. The dog trials took place on Mr. G. Macmahon-s property, Mr. C. PHugonin acted as judge. The proceedings were witnessed by a large crowd. Appended is the prize list: Head, bring back, hold in ring, and yard, maximum 40 points, E. Christian's Rae (9.58 mins.) 35 points, 1; A. Kinzett's Jock, (9.30 mins.) 32 points. 2: A. McPherson's Tip, (12 mins.) 24 points. 3 • 14 competitors. | Hunt away, maximum 30 points, E. j Christian's Rae (7.28 mins.) 30 points, 1 ; | E; Fenemore's (Rob. (12 mins.) 24 points, , 2 ; L. Mead's Loss. (12 mins.) 20 points, | 3 ; nine competitors. ]