EXHIBITIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14294, 14 February 1910, Page 8

EXHIBITIONS.

BIRKENHEAD SHOW. THE annual show under the auspices of the Birkenhead and Northcote Fruitgrowers' Association was held in the Zion Hill schoolroom. Birkenhead.! on Saturday. The show, which \VA«I opened by Mr. L. R. Phillipps, M.P.. wai quite equal* to those of former years in the number of entries. The 1 quality 1 of the fruit was very good, especially that packed for export. The vegetables were also good in quality, hut lucked in number. A marked improvement was noticeable in the industrial and jams, etc., sections, which were this year under the management of a Ladies' Committee, and the increased interest was largely due to their efforts. Soma ; very' fine oil paintings were i exhibited by . Miss E. Bruce, of Birkdalc, and Mrs. Cocker | displaced specimens of wood-earring. ; The general arrangements reflect great credit upon the secretary (Mr. Allan Wilson) and the committee. The judges for the different sections were as follows:—Pot plants, cut flowers, and vegetables. Messrs. W. E. Lippiatt and A. McDonald; fruit, Messrs. W. Joans, H. E. Sharp, and F. Bennett; dairy produce, jams, etc., Messrs, K. Thompson and H. M. Smeetou; industrial and children's sections, Mrs. Shakospeur; .oil paintings and drawings, Miss Waters; cattle and - horses. Mr. Martin; poultry, Mr .Paterson. The following is the prize list:— Pot Plants.—One Pot Plant: w. Cliarman, 1; Mrs. A. M. Wilson, a. i era: W." Clmrunui, 1; Way Wilson, ;i. Hanging basket: j«.ou Miorcridge, 1; Miss N. Shortriuge, 'L Cut flowers.—Six zinnias: W. Mci'etridge, ■ 1; J.. Kuncieman, 2. Collection of dantias (any variety): \v. McFetridge, 1. Three sunnowers, miniature (in bloom); J.'Runcieman,' 1; Miss Kllie Clow. 2. One sunflower. seed: j. Kuncieman, 1. Collection of roses (threo distinct varieties): Rolf shortridge. 'ihree , Fftiox Drummonai: Evelyn Wilson, 1; W. McFtitridge, 2: Mrs. ltuneicinau. 5. Three verbenas, distinct: W. .McFetrirtge, 1; Walden Wilson, 2. Six antirrhinums (distinct): John : Stanley, I. Collection ot carnations (three varieties): Mrs. J. Kuncieman. 1. Collection of asters: W. Charman. 1; J. Kuncieman. 2; W. McFetridge, 3. Collections of cut llowers " (grown odt'ot doors): J; Kuncieman. Bouquet of natix* flowers: May Wilson, 1. Bridal bouque™ Mrs, Kuncieman. 1. Bouquet ever- , lastings: Miss F. Runcieman, 1; Mrs. Runcieman, ii. Floral wreath: Miss Ellie Clow. 1; Miss F. Kuncieman, 2. Decorated table: Miss Ethel White. 1; Miss Elite Clow, 2. Rami, , • bouquet (for children under 16): Chrissie Kuncieman, 1; May' Wilson, 2. Six buttonboles: Evelyn Wilson, l; Ethel A. White. 2. Collection of annuals: J. Kuncieman. 1. Fruit.—Two bunches of grapes (distinct varieties, grown under glass): A. M. Wilson, 1. .' White grapes (grown under glass); A. M. Wilson, 1. Black grapes (grown under glass): A. M. Wilson, 1. Black grapes (crown out of doors): B. Dickson. 1; A. M. i Wilson. 2. White grapes (crown out of { doors): B. Dickson. 1. Five dessert peaches: I Charles Wilson. 1; W. Charman, 2; R. Hulme. highly commended. Five peaches | (suitable for canning): Charles Wilson. 1; I W. Charman, 2; R. Hulme, 3. Five peaches I (Whcatineal or Alberta): W. Ilooton, 1; R. Hulme, 2. Five peaches (Sea Eagle or Golden I Eagle): W. Hooton, 1; B. H. Clow, 2. Col- ! lection of dessert peaches:, Charles Wilson, I J- Collection suitable for-canning: Charles | Wilson, 1. Five nectarines: E. Edmonds, 1. ; Collection of nectarines: Allan Wilson, 1. I Two varieties of European plums: A. Rid- j dell. 1. Collection of plums (suitable ■ for ! bottling or canning): J. G. Kay, 1. Six ! Japanese plums (Burbank): Charles Wilson, V„„ ' Five Japanese plums (Wickson): Allan Wilson, l. six Japanplums (Ogon): Allan Wilson, 1. Six Japanese plums (anv variety): A. Riddell. 1; W. Charman. 2. Twelve heaviest; plums: A. Riddell. 1. ■ Collection of apples: J. G. Kay. 1; D. Swindail, 2. Collection suitable for export: D. Swindail. l; J, G. Kay, 2. Six varieties latekeeping apples): A. M. Wilson, 1. Five dessert apples: E. Edmonds, 1: J. A. Runciean. 2. Five culinary apples: D.- Swindail, 1. Six varieties-dessert apples: J. G. Kay, 1: I>. Bwinc!ail, 2.' ' Sis varieties culinary apples: D. Swindail. 1. Collection of pears: M Philips, 1; Charles Wilson. 2. Five dessert pears: M. Phillips, 1; Charles Wilson, 2.; Five cooking pears: Charles Wilson, 1. Five quinces: A. M. Wilson. 1. Six lemons (uncured): E. Edmonds, 1; B. Dickson, 2. Six lemons iripeor cured): B. Dickson. 1: R. Hulme. 2. -- Twelve - walnuts: R. Church. 1. Six passion fruit: W. Charman, 1: W. McFetridge, 2. Collection of fruit for dinner table decoration: Charles Wilson, 1. Decorated table (fruit and flowers):. Ellie Clow, 1. Case of peaches (packed as for export) : W. Hooton. 1; Charles Wilson. 2. Case of plums (packed as for export): W» Chai'nian. 1. C:ise of apples {packed as for export): W. Charman, 1; J. Kuncieman, 2. Scarlet flesh rockmelon: H. Speed v, 1. Green flesh :rockmelon: W. McFetridge. 1. Watermelon ? Wm. .Wilson, 1 and 2. Pi£ melon: Keith Wilson, 1. v Vegetables.—Collection: A. "IS. - Wilson, i; Six 4 rhubarb stalks W. McFetridge. 1. Two Gibbages- A. &?. Wilson, 1. ' Two cucumbers: W. Charman. 1; J. A. Runcieman. 2. Six turnips (table variety): A.-M. Wilson, 1. Six beet (long); A. M. Wilson. 1. Two cabbages (grown by boys or sir Is under 16): May Wilson. 1. Twelve radishes (long): A. M. AVilnon, 1. Six carrots (short or medium): Leith Wilson. 1. Three cabbage lettuce: A. M. Wilson, 1. Six beet (round); Allan Wilson, 1. Two heads cejery*. A. M. Wilson, 1. Six tomatoes (one variety): B. Dickson, 1; J. A. Runcieinan. 2. Twenty pods French beans: A. M. Wilaon, 1. Heaviest onion: Allan Wilson, 1. Twenty pods peas (one variety): Jas. Low, 1. Six onions: Allan Wilson, 1: Mrs. J. R. M»Phail, 2; W. McFetridge, 3. Twelve . radishes (round): A. M. Wilson. 1. Twenty pods run* ner beans: E. Edmonds, 1. Twelve potatoes (cooked and unpeeled): Elsie Wilson. 1. Six kumaras: A. M. Wilson, 1; W. McFetridge, 2. Twelve potatoes (kidney): Walden Wilson, 1. Collection of tomatoes: J. A. Kuncieman. 1. Six parsnips: A. M. Wilson, 1. Six leeks: A. M. Wilson, 1. Collection of salad; A. M. Wil-. son, 1. Six cobs of maiae (green): A. M. Wilson, 1;. J. A. Runcieman. . 2. . Two vegetable marrows <trreen): Gavin Hamilton, 1; .Allan Wilson, 2; J. A. Kuncieman, 3. - One ;vegetable marrow (ripe): " Allan Wilson; 1; W. McFetridge, 2. . Two pumpkins: W. : McKet-; ridge, 1. Olio pumpkin: W. McFetridge/ 1; Allan Wilson, 2. Heaviest pumpkin: W. McFetridge. 1; Allan Wilson, 2. Three mangolds: W. McFetridge. 1. Six maize stalks: J. A- Rnncieman, 1 Dairy Produce.—Fancy butter: Jean Wilson. 1. Fresh butter (without salt); Mrs. Allan Wilson. 1; Mrs. B. H. Clow. Z. Fresh butter (with salt): Mrs.' B. E. Clow, 1; Mrs, Allan Wilson, 2. Honey (in comb): A. M. Wilson, 1 and 2. Honey (extracted):. A- M'. Wilson, 1. Twelve hen eggs (white): A. Rid' dell, 1. Twelve hen eggs (brown): Mrs. A. M, Wilson, 1. Twelve hen eggs (any colour.):»•. Edmonds, l*,'A. Riddell, 2; Swindail, 3. Preserved eggs: Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1. Industrial Section (for. residents in district only).—< Exhibit of fancywork: Miss N. Shortridge. 1. Crochet •edging: Miss X. Shortridge.' 1 - Mrs. Wood, .2 and highly commended. Mount Mellick work; Mrs. Wood, 1. Hucka- ' back work: Miss F. Runcieman, 2. Drawn thread work; Hiss Shortridge. l: Mrs. Wood. 2. Table centre: Elsie Hattersley. 1; Mrs. Wood. 2. Sofa cushion: Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1; - Miss Shortridge, 2. Pillow shams: Mrs. Wood. 2. Lady's shirt blouse: Mrs. Wood, 1; Mrs. G. Wilson. 2. Child's frock: Mrs. G. Wilson. 1. Got-up white shirt: Miss Clow, 1; Mrs. Maginness, 2. Six household articles, made, from flour bags : Mm. F. Mackav, t; .Mrs. Wilson. 2.. NigntdresSPMrs. Wood. 1; Miss F. MacJtay, 2. Oil painting of dowers (from naturt): Miss V. Palmer. 1; Mrs. 'IV O. Carr. 2. Oil -painting of landscape', .'from copy): Miss Carr, 1; Mrs. Maginness, 2; Mrs. Wood. 3. Collection of one dozen photographs taLsn , by amateur: Allan • White, 1 Jams.—Collection of bottled fruit; Mrs. W- ; Wilson. 1; Mies Gladys Hooton, i One bottle best-flavoured peaches: Mrs. W. Wilson. 1; Miss Gladys Hooton. 2. Plate mixed cakes: Miss M. Stott, 1. Jam sandwich: Mrs. G. Wilson. - 1; Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 2. Sponge cake: Miss M. Stott,, 1: Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 2. Fruit cake: Mrs. • G. -•Wilson,* 1. Iced cake: Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1; Miss B. Brown, 2. - Seed cake: Mrs. A. E. Wood. 1. Apple pie: Miss M. Stott. 1; Mrs. A. M. Wilson. 2: Mrs. T. Church, 3. Siix plain scones: Miss Frejda Mackay, 1; Mrs. C. Edwards, 2; X r3, 'i.' McPhtul, 3, Six. currant scones: Mrs. T. Church. i; Mrs. J. R. McPhaiL 2; Miss F. Mackay. 3. Collection of sweets! Miss F. Mackay, 1- Ethel A. White. 2. Strawberry. Mrs. H. Day. 1; Miss L. Gedrie* 2; Miss J. Wilson, 3. Plum: Miss Elsie Wilson. 1: Mrs. A. L. White, 2: Miss J. Wilson 3. Apple; Miss J. Wilson. 1: Mrs. W- Wilson. 2. Ouince: Mr*. T. G. Carr. 1. PearhMiss J. Wilson. 1; Mrs. W. , Wilson, 2. Case aooscbernr: Misa L. Geddes. 1. Marmalade? Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1. _ Collection of jams; I?* 8 ? W. Wilson, 1: Mis« G. A. Hooton, 2. Apple je'iv; Mis* L. Geddes. 1: John Stanjer. 2: IS3 J. Wilson. 3. Quince: Miss j. WUson, 1: L. G"dde?, 1. Collection of jellies: Miss L. 1. Brittle tomato vance: Mrs. T. Church. 1; Mrs. W. Wiljion 2 Borne home-made wine: Miss 1,. Geddes 1 Children* Section (16 years and under'resident in district).—Best dressed doll'' I Masefield, 1. Specimen .of hemming, sea mine" felling stitching, patching, and buttonholes-' Miss F. Hubble, 1. Hemmed handkerchief* Mariorie Wilson, 1: Hazel Wilson. 2. Huckaback work: Miss F.- Hubble, 1: Jean Clow 2. Pair of wool mats: Mfss Mav Wilson. 2. Rest ironed child's pinafore: Flora Wilson, 2Edna Howlet, 3. Best pincushion: Miss f' Hubble, 1; May Wilson. 2. SDecimen of irtlaid work: Bert Haynes, 1; Ray Wilson, 2G. Marshall, 3. Wooden stool: ".Bert Haynes 1. Four sheets brush work: Irene Boyes, l" Map of North Island: Geo. Brown. 1. Drawing book- Bert Haynes. 1. Specimen of penmanship (10 years and under): Marjorie Wilson. : 2. Collection; of postcards - in album - Noel Hubble. 1: Gavin Hamilton, 2. Collection of six photographs: -A. Paterson. 1. Six plain scones: J. Clow. 1 and 2. Jam sandwich: Miss F. Hubble, 1: May Wilson, 2Elsie Monteith, 3. Cocoanut ice: Laura- McPhail, 1; Miss F. nubble, 2; Enid White 3 Plain toffee* Enid White, 1; Elsie Monteith" 2: Evelyn Wilson, 3. Poultry, Langshan or Plymouth Rock (nair): Gen. : Whittingham.. 1; G. Jack. 2. ' Whito •'•; Wyandotte^: '• B. H. Clow. i (two awards)., Two cockerels (suitable for table norooses): B. H. Clow. 1. Indian runner dticks (nairi: B. H. Clow, 1. Two ducks (suitable for table pumoses); E. Chaffey, 1; B. H. Clow. 2; Mrs. A. E. Wood. 3. Catt'e.—Grade Jersey -or. Alderney'. cow: Mrs. H. Jones. 1: B. H. Clow. 2:-P.. Church. 3.'" Grade Jersey t or,-Alderney heifer (under ?.vrs):;B. H. Clow. 1; P. Swindail, 2. . Grade, .Terser cr, Alderney Heifer (under lyr): R. Church, 1; B. H. Clow. 2 and 3. I Horses.—Horse Suitable for: trooper: E. Chaffey. 1; M. Phillins. 2; B. H. Clow, 3, Bov's T»ony: R. Coombea. l: R. Hutchinson. 2- W. Laurie. 3. Settler's horse and trap: T. Church. I; Smf»e Bros.. 2- Be«t, light harness horse: E. CSiaffey. -1: : B. H. Clow, 2. Heavy , or medium draught horse: T. Church, 1. - ■

i ll.in , 1,1 1 * L 11 ' IJ WAIKINO SHOW. '■* [»* TELEGIIAPH.—OWN CO 3 TON DENT.] r , 1 WAIHI, Saturday. The Walklno Horticultural . aud Industrial Society's show continued open ; throughout yestorday, and was well patronised. The following are the awards in the chief classes;— '■•. •: - Pot Plants-Asparagus: H. Tait, 1; Mrs. F. A. Jones, 2. Balsam: Mrs. Jones, 1; .W. Gibson, 2. Begonia, single: H. Tait,' i. Begonia, double :• 11. Tait,, 1. CoUus: H. Tait, 1. .. Maidenhair fern: H. Tait, 1. Ferns, collection: H. Toll,' 1; H. Cruncher, 2. Geranium W. Gibson, 1; H. Croucher, 2. Fuchsia; H. Oroucher, 1. Mignonette: W<Gioson, 1. Musk: H. Tait. l. Plant in bloom: H. Tait, 1 and 2. Foliage plant: it. Tait, 1; H. Oroucher, 2. Pot .viants, collection: tf. Tait, 1 j it. CrouchtiT, '£ (Messrs. Yates and Co.'s special prize). 1 Cut Flowers.— (open), 12 blooms: Mrs. S. E. Eraser, li W. Giosob, 3. Annuais, 12 varieties;' Mrs. S. E. Eraser, 1 (Mr. E. C. Pilkington's special pri«;e): W. Gibson, 2. Annuals, six varieties: W. Gibson, 1; D. Evstt. 2. Dahlias, six show or' tancy: H. Oroucher, 1. Dahlias (cactus), three varieties-. D. Evitt, 1; D. Shaw, 2. Dahlias (open), 18 blooms: D. Shaw. 1 and 2 (Messrs. • Bennett and Green's special prize). Dahlias (open), 12 cactus varieties, one of each: : Mrs. S. E. Eraser, 1. Everlastings, three varieties: Mrs. 'a. E. Fraser, 1. Hunch of -flowers, 12 varieties: P. Farmer, 1; D. P.. Evitt, 2. Cut flowers, 12 varieties: Mrs. Eraser, 1 (Mr. J. G. Mackay's special prixe); D. P. Evitt, 2. Gladioli, six varieties: Mrs. S. E. Eraser, 1. Marigold, three varieties: Mrs. S. E. Fraser. 1;. W. Gibson, 2. Phlox Drummon'di. six varieties: Mrs. S. E. Fraser, 1; W. Gibson, 2. Pansies, 24 blooms, collection: W. Gibson, 1. Sweet peas, six varieties: H. Cro'ucner, 1. Roses, three varieties: .Mrs. S. E. Eraser, 1. Pentstemin, six varieties: W. Gibson, 1; Mrs. S. E. Fraser. 2. Most points in cut flower sections: Mrs. 8. E. Fraser wins Messrs. Kempthorne and Prosser's special prize. Fruit.—Apples, six dessert: G. Yearbury, 1. Blackberries, basket; Charles Box, 1; Josltth Box, 2. . Plums, six Japanese: G. Yearburv. 1. Peaches, six: D. P. Evitt, 1. Pears, six, culinary: G. Yearbtiry, 1. Pears, six dessert: F. Franklin, 1. ' Plums, collection: C. Robertson, 1. • Vegetables.— runner beans; M. Rohan, 1; Mrs. S. E. Fraser, 2. Twelve kidney beans: W. Gibson, 1; M. Rohan, 2. Twelve broad beans: Mrs. S. E. Fraser, 1. Three beetroot, red: H. Croucher. 1; Mrs. S. E. Fraser, 2. One o&bboge: «srs. Fraser, 1; M. Rohan, 2. One cabba'ge,'drumhead: Mrs. Frafeer. 1: Farmer. 2. Six carrots: 8. PllKington. 1;« R. Tanner, 2. Three celery: Mrs. Fraser, 1; Mra. Bushell, 2. Two cucumbers: R. Tanner. 1; F. Franklin, 2. Six ; leeks: Mrs. Fraser. 1. Marrow: Mrs. Jones, 1: Jco Mac Donald, 2. Twelve onions: S. Pilkington. 1: P. Anderson, 11. Parsley, j bunch; Mrs. Fraser, 1. Pumpkins: E. TanI ner. 1: H. Croucher, 2. Pumpkin, heaviest: Mrs. Eraser. 1. Six parsnips: B!. Tanner, 1; Mrs.' Bushell. 2. Twelve pons: Mrs. Fraser, 1. Rhubarb: D. Shaw, 1; H- Pilkington. 2. Silver beet: W. Gibson. 1. Tomatoes: Mrs. Fraser. 1: Croucher. 2. Potatoes: G. Yearbury. 1: W. Box. 2. Collection, three varieties: W. Gibson. 1. Collection, six varieties: S. Pilkington (O'Leary and Downs" special prise), 1; Mrs. Fraser, 2. I Floral Decorations.—Bunch of flowers (children): Maud Evitt. 1: Vera EVitt. 2. Table decorations: Mrs. Croncher. 1: Mrs. Jones, 2. Vn,;e of flowers: Mrs. Jones. 1; Mrs. Croucher, 2. Decorated tricrcle (child's): Ethel Owen. 1. Design in moss (child's*: Marion Croucher, 1. Mm. S. E. Fraser wins Messrs. O'Leary and Downs' special prize for most points in vegetables. j tables.