WHAKAPIRAU INDUSTRIAL and HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10328, 31 December 1896, Page 6

WHAKAPIRAU INDUSTRIAL and HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The great holiday of tho year in these parts eventuated on December 15, when the annual show of the Whakapirau Horticultural and Industrial Society was held. The Otamatea Native Brass Band were early upon the scene, and added much to the pleasure of the residents and visitors to the show. Punctually at tho advertised time, 1.30 p.m., the doors wore thrown open to tho public, when a very pretty, aimosb fairy-like scone met tho view, an ornamental flower-stand 40 feet in length by abouteix feet wide at the baso, gracefully tapering in terraces to a single row at the top, was covered in snow-white linen, on tho shelves of which woro displayed to tho utmost advantage tho floral exhibits, which, with the exception of the roses, were fully equal, and in some instances superior, to those of last year; in fact, the judge in tho horticultural department, Mr. I). Hay, of tho Montpellier Nurseries, Auckland, speaking of one exhibit of colons, said ho had never scon a hotter at any of the many shows he had boon to. He was also of opinion that the collections of cub flowers would boar favourable comparison with any he had noticed at the recent (lower shows in the city. On bonchos ranged along the walls of the hall woro artistically laid out tho industrial exhibits, comprising needlowork in ali its branches, plain and fancy, useful and ornamental, bread, cake, and pastry in endless profusion, somo splendid samples of butter which, taking into account the hot ami sultry condition of the weather and the absonce in the district of ico, must have coot their fair makers a wonderful amount of trouble to produce Passing around the flower stand to the opposite sido of the hall, tbo visitor was struck by the variety of bottled fruits, jollies, jams, pickles, sauces, vinegar, hop beer, cider, wines, etc., which were displayed, all of local manufacture. Tlion came pressed ferns, gum collections, ami gum ornaments, axe handlos, adze handles, whip handles, hay rakes, Maori curios, picture frames, etc. On tho wall were hung many maps and drawings, tho work of the children attending tho local schools. In a large marquee, adjacenb to the hall, tastefully decorated, were displayed the exhibits of fresh fruit, and the produce of the kitchen garden. This department of tho show reflects great credit on the exhibitors. Taking everything into consideration, tho show ol 1896 has been in no way inferior to its predecessors, In the evening a grand Christy Minstrel performance was given in the Pahi Hall, tho building being packed to tho doors. The songs rendered were principally old favourites, and were well received. Air. W. N. Ingram ably performed the duties of interlocutor with great sucnoss ; the tunnyisms of Messrs. Avery and Johnson (bonesand tambo) respectively, sept the large audience in high good humour. The minstrel entertainment wound up with a larce, called " Laughing (las," which caused a great deal of amusement. Tlio hall was then cleared, and dancing kept up with spirit until tho small hours of the morning, Mr, J. Sime acting as M.C. t-i tho satisfaction of all. Tho catering, which was under the management of Mr. John Taylor, was all that could be desired. Tho following is tho official prize list :—

Horticultural. - Class 1 : Stove and greenhouse plains in pots: W. H. Jackman 1. Twelve ferns, distinct varieties: li. McMurdo 1, W. H. Juckinau 2. Three foliage begonias, distinct varieties; \V, 11. Jackman 1. Four show pelargoniums: W.H. Jackman, 1. Hanging basket, or (Kit of plants: \V. 11. Jackman 1 and 'J. ('limbing plant in bloom: H. McMurdo 1, W. 11. Jackman .'!. Collection pot plants, I varieties, 2in bloom: W. H. Jackman 1. Two eoleus, distinct varieties: W. 11. Jackman 1 and special certificate of merit The trophy in this class, value IDs lid, presented by Dr. Mouutaine, was won bv W. H. Jackman. Class ll.— Cut Flowers : Twelve ruses, distinct varieties: Mrs. Gibson 1. Twelve roses, (i light, li dark, ditinct varieties : 11. McMurdo 1, Mrs. Gibson '.'. Three roses, light, distinct varieties: 11. McMurdo 1, Mrs. Gibson 2. Three roses, dark, distinct varieties: H. McMurdo 1, Mrs. Gibson'.'. One rose, dark : If. McMurdo I, Mrs. Gibson 2. One rose, light: H. McMurdo 1, Mrs. Cliadwick '2 Four tea-roses, distinct varieties : 11. McMurdo 1. Champion rose of the show, special prize value Ills (id, presented by 1). Hay and Son, won by 11. McMurdo. Four stocks, distinct varieties : \\\ H. Jackman 1, six verbenas, distinct varieties: 11. McMurdo 1, Mrs. Chadwick 2. Four antirrhinums, distinct varieties, single spike: 11. McMurdo 1, W. U. Jackman 2. Three petunias, double, distinct varieties: 11. McMurdo 1, W. H. Jackman 2. Floral Wreath, special prize value 10s (id, offered by I). Hay and Son: Miss A. Adams 1, Mrs. Paige 2. Collection cut (lowers, 21 varieties: W. 11. Jackman 1 and special, Mrs. Adams '2. Collection annuals, (i variolic,: \V. H. Jackman I, 11. McMurdo 2. Hand houipiet! Miss A. Adams 1, \V. H. Jackman '1. Table decoration: Miss Rathbone 1. Three buttonhole bouquets: Miss Hetluine 1, Miss K. Coatcs 2. Four sprays fuchsias, distinct varieties: W. U. Jackman 1. 11. McMurdo 2. Bouquet of native bush Dowers, special prize value 2s (id, offered l.v K. Coates, won by W. 11. Jackman, 11. McMurdo 2. Four carnations, distinct varieties: Mrs. Chadwick 1. W. 11. Jackman 2. Six pansier, distinct varieties: \\\ H. Jackman I. Six gladioli, district varieties: 11. McMurdo 1. Six iliauthus, li blooms each : W. H. Jackman 1. Three sweet Williams, one spike, distinct varieties: W. 11. Jackson 1, Mrs. Cliadwick 2. Collection of bulbs W. H. Jackman 1, Mrs. (libson '2 Any other variety : Mrs. Upton 1. Mrs. Gibson 2. Table bouquet of roses:, special prize, value 2s Gd, offered by Mr. R. Coates, won by 11. McMurdo. Two zonal pelargoniums, single mid double : W. 11. Jackman 1,11. McMurdo 2, Ivy leaved pelargonium: 11. McMurdo I, The trophy, value £2 2s, presented by P. H. Gibson to the highest prize taker in this class, was won by 11. McMurdo. Fruit.— Plate strawberries not less than 35: W. Smith 1, W. 11. Jackman 2. Six lemons: R. L. Paige I. Best dish, any other local fruit : R. K. Paige I and 2. The trophy in this class, presented by Messrs. Wilsons and Morton, to winner of most first prizes, was taken by R. 1.. Paige.

Vegetables. - Two cucumbers, special prize value ss, offered by Messrs, A. Yates and (Jo., won by Miss Adams, Six stalks rhubarb, special prize, offered by Messrs. A. Yates and (Jo,, won by W. 11. Jackman. Three cabbages: K. T. Avery I, W. Upton '.». Throe lettu3e:\V. H. Jackman 1, W. Upton '2. Six turnips tor table use : W Upton I, 11. McMunlo 2. Six parsnips: W.' Upton 1, V. Jackman '2. Six carrots for table use: W. Upton I, W. 11. Jackman 2. [''our beetroot: W 11. Jackman 1, W. Upton'2. Twenty-five pods broad beans: 11. A. Smith 1, W. Upton 2, Twenty-live pods French beans; W. Upton 1 and '2. Twentylive pods peas : 11. A. Smith I, V. Jackman i. Six potatoes, round : H. McMurdo 1 and 2. Six potatoes, kidney : A. Rintoul 1, E. Coates '2. Collection of vegetables, night varieties, special prize value 10s fid, offered by It. W. Uallaugher : Won by W. Upton, W. H. Jackman 2. Six onions: H. A. Smith 11, V. Jackman,2. Pumpkin :W. H. Jackman 1 Six tomatoes: W. H. Jackman 1. The trophy, value 20s, presented by Mr. A. Col beck to the winner of most prizes in his class, was awarded to W. Upton.

Industrial: Class I.—(lot-up white shirt: Miss Dnwnie ], Mrs. Rowscll Petticoat, knitted or crotchet; Mrs. A. Forrester 1 and highly commended.. Baby's dress material: Miss V. Becroft 1. Buoy's dress, knitted wool: Miss Unities 1. Housekeeping apron: Miss T. DeLabrosse, 1. Darned sock: Mrs. K. Coatcs I, Knitted shawl: Mrs. A. Forrester 1. Set undcrlinon, as it. leaves the needle: Miss l)c Labrosse 1. Hand-knitted stockings: Miss Fisher 1. Pair pillowslips, trimmed: Miss Ivy Becroft, 1, Mrs. Howard 2, The trophy for this class, value 20s, presented by Mr. H. R. Morton, to winner of most first prizes was awarded to Mrs. A. Forrester, Class ll.— Tea co.sey; Mrs. Howard 1. Afternoon apron : Miss M. Beerolt 1, Miss B. Tibbits 2. Sofa cover: Miss Mellsop I. Antimacassar Mrs. D. Milne 1. Sofa cushion: Mrs. Howard 1, Mrs. Chadwick 2. Two toilet mats: Miss B. Tibbits 1, Mrs. Howard 2. Wall bracket: Miss B. Tibbits 1. Wall pocket: Mrs. Howard 1. Hat, straw, rush, or fibre: Miss Mellsop, 1 and 2. Nightgown ease: Mrs. Howard 1. Afternoon tea cloth: Miss M. Becroft. The trophy presented to winners of most first prizes in this class by Mr. L. Khrenfried, value 21s, was won by Mrs. Howard Class lll.—Collection of Maori curios: A Riutoul 1. Picture frame: U. Linton 1, K. Upton 2. Collection pressed ferns, single varieties: A. Rintoul 1, Miss W. Upton 2. Collection New Zealand woods: F. B. Blackwell l. Are handle: A. Rintoul 1 and 2, Adze handle: E. Upton 1, A. Rintoul 2. Hay rake: A. Rintoul 1 and 2. Collection kauri gum : A. Rintoul 1, W. H. Jackman 2. Collection kauri gum ornaments: A. Rintoul 1. Harris 1 and special, E. Upton 2. Stockwhip handle: A. Rintoul 1, Special exhibit! in Class III.; Walking stick : A. Rintoul 1. Pick handle: A. Rintoul 1. Trophy, value 20s, presented by Messrs. John Burns and Co,, the winners of the most first prises, in this clew* was won fry A. Riutoul,

Class IV.—4lb loaf, yeast bread : Miss Mo Kay 1, Mrs. A. Forrester 2. CampoVen loaf 4lb, yeast bread : Mrs. A. Forrester 1. Loaf brown bread : Miss Pivott 1, Mrs. Forrester highly commended. Six scones, plain : Mrs. Forrester 1, Mrs. Metcalfe 2. Currant cake, 31b: Miss McKay I, Miss Pivott 2. Carraway seed cake: Miss Pivott 1, Mrs. Cliadwick 2, Master VV. Clapperton highly commended. Gingerbread, 31b: Miss Pivott 1, Mrs. Forrester 2. Six currant bunt: Miss Pivott 1, Mrs. Avery 2. Pound cake : Mrs. Avery 1, Mrs. Paige 2. Sponge cake: Mrs. W. H. Jackman 1, Miss Pivott 2, Master W. Clapperton highly commended. Sandwich cake: Miss E. Downie 1, Mrs. Cliadwick 2. Six tartlets, any filling : Mrs. Forrester 1, Miss E. Downiu 2, Trophy, valuo 10s 6d, presented by Northern Boot and Shoe Co., to most prize takers in this class was won by Miss Pivott. Class V.-Cider: T. do Labrosse 1. Vinegar: Mrs. Metcalfe 1. Hop beer: Mrs. Metcalfe 1, Mrs. Paige 2. Class Vl.—Six duck eggs ; Miss Adams 1. Six hen eggs : Miss Adams 1, VV. Smith 2. Fresh hutter, 311) in rolls: Miss Adams 1 and special, prize Talue 10s 6d, presented by Mr. R. Hobbs; Mrs, Upton 2. Collection jams, six varieties : Mrs, Upton 1. Collection bottled fruits, six varieties: Mrs. Upton 1. Section local honey: F. B. Black-well 1. Extracted honey (in glass) : F. B. Blaokwell 1. Trophy, value 12s, presented to most first prize-takers in (his class by Messrs. A. H. Nathan and Co., was won by Miss Adams.

Class for children under 15 years.— Three buttonhole bouquets : Miss Ada Rowsell 1, Miss Susie McMurdo 2. Bouquet of native flowers: Master Joe Jackman 1. Map of New Zealand : Master F. Upton 1. Map of the World : Miss Amy Joyce 1. Plate of cakes: Miss Ada Rowsell 1, Miss Maggie McMurdo 2. Sponge cake : Miss Annie Parsons 1, Master VV, Clapperton 2, Miss Ada Rowsell highly commended. Handmade night dress, as it leaves the needle : Miss Ivy Hecroft 1, Miss Mary Jackman 2. Darned sock : Miss Maggie McMurdo 1, Miss Nora McMurdo 2, Miss Susie McMurdo highly commended. Best dressed doll : Miss Amy Joyce 1, Miss Minnie Joyce —[Own Correspondent.]