CAMBRIDGE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9497, 28 April 1894, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

[by telegraph.— correspondent.] Hamilton', Friday. The third show of the Cambridge Chrysanthemum Society was opened to-day in the Grand Marquee in connection with the Public Hall, Cambridge, under very favourable auspices. Splendid weather prevailed, and there was a largo gathering of the inhabitantsnot merely of Hamilton and Cambridge, but of the whole district. The showwas visited by hundreds of people during the day, but was not inconveniently crowded, as it occupies three times the space of the Public Hall. The decorations oi the marquee, which had been carried out under the management of Messrs. Wells, Pilcher, and Butler were bright and attractive, the foliage consisting largely of puoga punga and cabbage trees, with tracery of ivy and other climbing plants. The exhibits were numerous and the quality of the blooms superior to those of any previous show, containing many novelties and conspicuous exhibits. Amongst these were unfortunately not to be found the blooms of the new American variety of the Colonel W. B. Smith, a. full Japanese of deep bronze colour exhibited by Mr. Thomas Wells at the Auckland show, the plants being now out of bloom. There was a splendid show of other well - known varieties — magnificent specimens of the Golden Empress, Irene, Clare Vivant, Morel, and others. The exhibition of children's wreaths and bouquets was exceedingly good, and very noticeable amongst these was the exhibition of flowers from St. Joseph's school and the school of the Missies Young. The Cambridge schools, too, presented quite a wealth of floral decorations.

At half-past three the show was formally opened by Mr. W. F. Lang, M.H.R. for Waipa, who congratulated the people of Cambridge on the excellence of their show, and specially on that feature of it which sought to make it attractive to the young people —the competition amongst the schools. The judges were Messrs. Hay and Whitely for amateurs, and Messrs. Wells and Shaw for professional exhibits. The table decorations were really beautiful, and the bouquets were beyond all praise. One great drawback was the want of music throughout the afternoon. To-morrow, however, will be the great day, when it is expected the exhibition will be visited by thousands. Great praise is due to Mr. Wells and those who acted with him in carrying out the decorations and arrangements in so effective a manner. The following is the prize-list '• —

OPEN CLASS Cut Blooms, Chrysanthemums.—l 2 . blooms, larjje anemone (including Japanese anemone) in six varieties, 2 blooms each, to be staged with their foliage in 6 vases : Mrs. M. McDerrnott, 1 and 2. 6 blooms, 1 variety Japanese, to be named when staged : Jos. Chambers, 1; Thomas Wells, 2. 6 blooms, one variety incurved, to be named when staged: K. Pilches 1; T. Wells, 2. 3 varieties Japannese, white, 1 bloom each : Jos. Chambers, 1; F. Pilcber,2. 3 varieties Japanese, yellow 1 bloom each: Miss Carruth, 1; F. Pilcher, 2. 3 vtrieties Japanese, any shade or combination of re J, I bloom each : F. Pilcher, 1; T. Wells, 2. 1 bloom Japanese, to be named when staged : Jos. Clumbers, I ; A. Forbes, 2. 1 bloom incurved, to be named when staged : Jos. Chambers, I; A. Forbes, 2. Table decora tions : Mrs. Richardson, 1 ; Mrs. John Martyn, 2. One vase or eperjme, suitable for dinner table: Mrs. Wells, 1; Mrs.- M. McDermott, 2. Pot Plants.—B specimens, chrysanthemums, in not exceeding 10-inch pots. First prize, National Chrysanthemum Society's bronze medal, presented by the Mayor of Cambridge (Mr. J. S. Bond) : Miss Wells, ] ; Mrs. M. McDermott, 2. I specimen chrysanthemum, in not exceeding 10-inch pot: F. Piicher, 1 and 2. NURSERYMEN AND GARDENERS* CLASS. Cut Blooms— Chrysanthemums!— 36 varieties, being 18 incurved and 18 Japanese, 1 bloom each First prize, National Chrysanthemum Society's silver medal, presented by W. Thornton, Esq. : T. Whitely, 1; Hay and Sons. 2. 6 varieties incurved, 1 bloom each: T. Whitely, 1 and 2. 6 varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Hay and Sons, 1; T. Whitely, 2. 12 blooms reflexed, in not less than 6 varieties : Hay and Son*, 1. AMATEUR CLASS. Cut Chrysanthemums.—Division I. :— 36 varieties, being 18 incurved and 18 Japanese, 1 bloom each. National Chrysanthemum Society's silver gilt medal, presented by W. Thornton, Esq. : T. Wells, 1: M. McDerrnott, 2. 24 varie ies, Japanese, 1 bloom each. National Chrysanthemum Society's silver medal, presented by Mr. W. Thornton :T, Wells, 1; M. McDermott, 2. 12 varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each: T. Wells, 1; M. McDerrnott, 2. 6 varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each : T. Wells, 1; McDennott, 2. 12 varieties incurved, 1 bloom each: T. Wells, 1; M. McDermott, 2. 6 varieties incurved, 1 bloom each : T. Wells, 1, M. McDerrnott, 2. 12 bloom 3 reflexed, in not less than 6 varieties: M. McDermott, 1 and 2. D vision ll.— 12 varieties incurved, 1 bloom each: Joseph Chambers, 1; V Piicher, 2, 0 varieties incurred, 1 bloom each :F. Pilcher, 1 and 2. 12 varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each :F. Pilcher, 1; A. E. Grindrod, 2. 6 varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each: F. Pilcher, 1; A. K. Grindrod, 2. Bouquets. — 1 bridal bouquet: Miss Violet outer, 1; Miss C. M. Wells, 2. 1 hand bouquet: Miss Violet Souter, 1; Miss Willis, 2.

SPECIAL CLASSES. Lady MEMBERS Only.— varieties, large flowerins:, I bloom each : Mrs McDermott, 1; Miss Carruth, 2. 0 varieties, incurved, 1 bloom each : Mrs. Richardson, 1; Mrs. McDermott, 2 ; Miss Cairuth, 3. 6 varieties, Japanese, 1 bloom each: Mrs. MoDermott, 1 ; McDermott, 2. 3 varieties, anemone, including Japanese anemone, in not less tlrin 3 blooms each, to be shown in vases with their foliage : -Mrs. McDermott, 1 and 2. 3 varieties, pompons, in not less than 3blooms each, to be shown in -rases with their foliage : Mrs. McDermott, 1 and 2. Novice Class.— varieties, large flowering, 1 bloom each : A. Forbes, 1: J. R. Lamb, 2. Open Class.— stand cut flowers, to fill a space, 3ft by 4ft Gin : John Sharp, 1. 18 varieties, dahlias, 1 bloom each, including cactus, decorative and show varieties : Mrs. Wells, 1; John Sharp, 2. 6 blooms Japanese white, in not less than 3 varieties, or mere than 2 blooms each : Thos. Wells, l ; F. Pilcher, 2. 0 blooms Japanese yellow, in not less than 3 varieties, or more than 2 blooms each : Jos. Chambers, 1; T. Wells, 2. CERTIFICATE CLASSES. Nurserymen and Gardeners.—Whiteley 1, 11 points. ...,,* amateurs.— Wells, Ist, 24 points; McDermott, 2.16 points. \ ■ SCHOOLS. Cambridge East.— under 10, 14 entries : R. Ruge, 1: M. Ferguson, 2; Kate Young, 3. Table, 10 to 14 years, 20 entries: M. Ruge, 1; K. Souter, 2; E. Onions, 3. Bridal, under 10 years, 20 entries: P. Pilcher, 1; F. Webster, 2; F. Reeve, 3. Bridal wreath, 10 to It years, 51 entries : E. Willis, 1; K. Souter, 2; M. Ruge, 3. . The Hautapu, Cambridge West, Pukerimu, and Miss Young's schools were not judged till the even1T1 Ngaruawahia Schools. — The several prizetakers were:—M. Clayton, 1; E. Bailey, 2; Willie Smith, 3. G. O'Qrady, 1; J. C. Dickenson, 2; Eva Paddy, 3. N. Aubrey, 1; Sara<a Carless, 2; B. Perrins, 3.