RICHMOND HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 103, 2 May 1919, Page 5

RICHMOND HORTICULTURAL SHOW

fim f DISPLAY •» * * The efforts of some Richmond EortiM* tural enthusiasts to; organise a.Sh«>w . in * aid of the Methodist Church piirsbmqj* fund have been response resulting in thsf W* of the kind yet held m the borott^t Some excellent pdt.pl*«t^•hay*, bew sent in. In the cutfiow?ra*ectffii Uftire are many very 'fine- ■■ • cnrysanthMwm blooms, which had oil the two pwwmm days been at the City Show* tive section ; ha* been ; weU Fruitgrowers have- accorded liberal supporti' there « staging of apples. Vegetao^R iil great numbers and ■ variety , w® quality of the potatoes; ' kins, marrows, etc.;, ■ Striking testimony to -the -capaWlttigS^pi the districts in which they The ladies have liberally sections more.partiCrdarly.-th^t^tt^ being a good etc. The- Show Was ■ opened atj3 o <3OC£ by the Mayors ol "the . <h ]”r t. Wilkes. The secretaries, Wills and Miss Fanzelow, with their"***sistants; are td he M success of the exhibition, which w® *>® open this evening, - and to»nioi*ow noon and evening. *;s , PRIZE LIST. POT* PLANTS. (Judge: Mt Arthur Day.) Foliage Plant: Miss Burrough 1. "Begonia : Mrs W- Sutton L ; Coleus: Mrs Fanzelow L;' 1 - Maidenhair Fern: Mrs Carr 1 and 2, D. W Gunn h.c. . . Asparagus: Mrs A. Falconbndge -L Mrs CaW'2, D W. Gunn he. . ‘ , , Best Fern * ! Mrs Fanzelow, T»> .Mfa Carr 2, Miss Bmreugh h.6./ . • Native Berries: Mrs S. Busch 1, May : May Crbpp 1, W- H. Bryant (jun.) 2, Margaret Bryant h.c. _ . CUT FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr Day.) Rose; Mrs G. Wearing 1. ■" ; Chrysanthemums, . incurved: Stan. Wearing 1 and 2.’ • r • • ■ Do.; Japanese: S. Wearing! 1 and& Do., Collection: S. Wearing 1 and#. Do., best bloom: S .Wearing Dahlias, double: Mb G:‘ Wearing 3 Cactus: Mrs G. Wearing-*! and 2. . . - Cosmeas; Mrs White Ij Beacb 2, Mrs F. Brooks h.c. Antirrhinums: Mrs F. Brooks 2-}*'" r ' Fuchsia: Mrs S. Biisch 1. Collection Cut Flowers: Mrs :, W> ' But* ton 1 and 2, Rita button r h.c. : \

DECORATIVE. : (Judges; Mesflahies* Andrew and ■■ Woods.) . ■ ' - v; - * Basket of Flowers:. Mrs Boyce 3. Bridal Bouquet (Shower): Mto Cpdk», j , ■■ a 4. ~j -■ Bridal Bouquet (aiiy Busch 1. • ‘ * Buttonhole: Mrs*CoOke li‘D.;Pa£p|P» Trimmed Hat (natural flowers) A.' Sutton h.c. ■ '• ;; “ Lady’s Spray (by men):' . Geo,, A Ohallfts 1. „ „ Decorated Table: Mrs--M. B. Gilbert 1, Mrs Hunt 2. . . Vase: Mrs Gilbert‘T, Mrs Wreath; Mrs Busch h.p. . , Collection Autumn Leaves: 'Mr# ChalHes 1, May CcqPP 2. - - (Ch^ren.) Vase: Olive Wearirig X. . Basket: Mary Wills "ly Muriel May 2. Bouquet, Hand-t Olive•Wwringl.' Buttonhole: Z. 1 Sutton T, 2 ' ■ - Collection jldyrera ries-; V. Sutton 1, Z. Sutton % Decorated Perambulator; M- 'Eff^y Decorated Wheelbarrow *. Mas 'i&ti ■ 1, Mary Wills h.c. , , , . ■*: “ . 'T-u-' x>unm»

FRUIT.

Judge: Mr L. Duncan,

Stunners: Boys’ Training. Farm 1, Jonathans; G. Lewis 1, Boys* Training Farm 2, A. P* Allport hue, - i? /. ; Adam’s Pearmaui: TWhamg Farm 1. ,v . /V Co* Orange: W. Condell 1,. A r P-AU-port ' : si2i' , '' ; ' s = Mdnroee: Allport uiwiv Boys’ Training Farm h.c. ' _ Five- Crown: A. P. Allport:!.. ■ .' Rokewood: J. Biggar 1, 'Boys’ Training Farm 2. . , , \ Shepherd’s Pei'ieQtioMi: ; At P- ABjbtrft 1 2. - ■ . ’ Delicious ; A. P. AUport 1/ Training Farm’’h.c. . . •• ( Dougherty: Boys’ Training Fal . and h.c., j. Bigar 2. , Sharpe’s ■ Late Red :* -Boy? TrsuaJng lfa C«.rt: J. a mite nr*, s&m Cooking: Boys’ Training Farm T, J. , 'collection Apples:, j* H. WHlfe lj Bovs’ Training Farm 2, A. vHalficase. padced: J. 'T I^ 8 W. Bright 2... . „• .. r -&■'•''" Pears, reookingJ. Biggar’l, Mrs Oheyne -2. t ■. 4 *. -r*. Pears, dessert/. H. T, Palmar % 4 A . B Hall 2. Mi's Chevne h.c. . • ; ,* ‘ ' Peaches: Mr Bryant 1, 2. ~ Quinces; May.Cropp 1, -H. T. 2. *

Lemons ; C. Haycock JL . “ i PaMon Fruit: Mrs S. Busch \ Mr» W. Sutton. 2. »r«|v ■■ Walnut, large ; Mfee Bui*ough 1. * * Walnuts, small : J.. JJiggar 51 Cape Gooseberries: Mr ColtfT, a Tomatoes: Cyril Rohm«m IV. FARM AND GARDEN' P^ODFCE.

‘(Judge; M. l, R^rie!)*;. ■' l >;

Wheat: M.' Barley : M. Schroder 1. Peas 1 (round); A. E. Max 1. Peas' (wrinkled): A. E. Max 1. Mangolds: Bovs’ Training Farm * &Wede (held)Boys’ Teaming F*am _ 1,1. E. fc 2- * -* Swede (garden): Boys’ Training Fat* 1 Beet (red): Boys’ Traiciffg:; l Fari» ft, W. E. Wilkes 2. - . .. ! Carrots ‘(white): May Cmpp * > Carrots (red, field): W. E. Carrots (Shorthorn); W. E. Carrotg (Intermediate) Ai..'E^’Mi*k M. Beach 8 ' Pamsips; W. E. Wilkes lj Max 2. • v, j: Potatoes (early, red) J fT. W. CWa % Erie Wills 2. -• - Potdtoel (early white) ■ ♦; . Potatoes Xlate white); » * an (late rod): W. hiCT., MroEden 2. . . Onions'' (rope); Boys Trailing Is x, M.SBiaich‘2, „..V‘i ' £&» Opfena (loose); T. Bright 1, «Wr .. Training Farm ,2, W. J. Grow* h.u Eacbawts:' J.-Ching Oabbfcge (white): iJ. - I,s * * *• *• Artichokes: Mrs T. W.jCWa‘l. ~ - .'terries: W. E. Wilkes 1. r Garlic j D. W . Ounn 'h.O -"Rhubarb: Cyril ’Robinson 1. * ,-•

Peas: A. E. Max 1 and 2. Marrow: CL. Robinson 1, Boys’ Training Farm 2 Pumpkia (heaviest); M Schroder 1. Pumpkin (best); Boys’ Training Farm 1, J. Biggar 2 DOMESTIC PRODUCE. Judge: Mr J. Warren. Scones, plain: Mrs Hunt 1, h.c., Mrs Busch 2. ' Scones, sweet; Mrs Busch 2. Fruit 'Cake; Mr W, Sutton h.c. **■ Shortbread: Mrs J. Biggar 2. Sponge Roll: Mrs S. Busch 2Sponge Sandwich; Mrs Hunt 1, 2 Cockles : Mrs Prouse 2, Mrs Busch h.c. Ginger Nuts: Mrs Busch 1. _ Plum Pudding: Mrs W. Clandge. .) Scones, plain: Elsie Busch 1. Scones, sweet: Elsie Busch 1Meat Pies; Elsie Bosch 2. Jam Tarts ; Elsie Bosch h.c. Sponge Sandwiches: Elsie Busch 1, Edward Wilkes 2, Mary Wilkes h.c. Gmger Nuts: Elsie Busch 1 Toffee: Ed. Wilkes 1, M. Martin h.c. Cocoanut Ice: Eric Wills 2, Elsie Busch hx. DAIRY PRODUCE AND PRESERVES Judges; Mrs Johnston and Miss Haycock, Butter, separator: Mrs J. Biggar 1Cured Ham: Mrs J. Biggar 1. Heaviest Duck Eggs: M. Schroder 1. Heaviest Hen Eggs; M. Schroder Mrs F. Brooks 2 Honey, comb: May Cropp 1. Preserved Fruit, 1 jar; M. Schroder I, Mrs Busch 3- _ . Collection Preserved Fruit; Mrs Ar--1 thr Allport 1, Mis Burrongh 2, Miss Schroder h.c. . Jam. jar {uncovered) ; Mis Hunt I, Mis* H. Col© 2. Do, three kinds: Mrs Hardyuvent 2. Do, collection: M. Schroder 1. Marmalade : Miss H. Cole 1, M. Scbro6Jehy, 1 jar; Mr„ Hardyment 1, Mrs B. Sutton 2, M. Schroder h.o. jDo, 3 varieties; Mrs Hunt 1. Do, collection. M. Schroder 1. Tomato Sauce: IM. Schroder 1, Mrs Busch 2, Mrs Gilbert h.c. ' Worcester Sauce : Mrs T. Sutton 1, M. Schroder 2, Mrs Gilbert h.c. Pickles: Mrs Ed. Sutton 1, Mrs Busch 2 Do, collection: Mr s F. Lusty jim. 1. 2. -Chutney: M. Schroder 1, Mrs Ed. Sutton 3. INDUSTRIAL. (Judges: Mesdames Andrew and Wood.) Cushion, hand-worked: Miss E. Eden 1, Mrs W. H. May 2. Mountmellick: Mrs May 1. _ Supper Cloth: Mrs Eden 1, Miss V. Hammond 2, Mrs' Fanzelow h.c. Tray Cloth: Mias Veysey 1, Mrs Eden 2. Table Centre: Mrs Bright 1, Mrs Boyce 2. „ _, , Eyelet Embroidery: Miss E. Eden 1, Miss Dorothy Bird 2. Pillow Sham: Miss D. Bird 1, Mrs Eden 2. Crochet: Miss E. Eden 1, Miss V. Hammond 2, Miss E. Thorn h.c. Camisole: Miss Burrongh 1, Miss I. Ingram 2. ' Collection of Crochet: Mrs Carr 1, Miss E. Eden 2. Tea Cosy: Miss Veysey 1.

SCHOOL WORK. (Judge; Mr H. Sanders.) Modelling, under 12: Norman Wilkes 1, Muriel May 2. , Freehand Drawing; Godfred Woods 1, Max Wilkes 2. • Brush Work: Gwen. Bogle 1 and 2. Brush Work from Nature: Godfrey Woods 1, Lily Sutton 2, Vera Thwskfs Writing, under 13: A. Carr 1, H. Prowse 2. Writing, under 15: M. Lusty h.c. Best Addressed Envelope: M. Lusty 1. M. Wilkes 2. Essay: Doreen Wills 1, Eric Wills 2. Sheet of 50 Plain Figures: A. . Carr 1, E. Hoi da way 2. Nature Drawing in Oils: V. # Griffiths 1 and 2.