FRUITGROWERS' SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15253, 17 March 1913, Page 4

FRUITGROWERS' SHOW.

FINE DISPLAY AT ALBANY. ■ —— THE Albany Fruitgrowers* Association'*' 19th annual show was held at Albany on Saturday. The weather was fine, V there was a, fair attendance. ' The entries received were about equal f in number to those of last year, but ' "' there was a big increase in the number of entries in the ring events. The display of fruit, flowers, agricultural and hdrticuf tural produce, and home industries, which was exhibited in a large hall, was tew fine indeed, and general admiration ira* expressed by visitors. The exhibition tf fruit, notwithstanding the dry weather ' was excellent, and was a credit to th* district. The various ring events were well contested and were watched by a keenly, interested crowd of spectators. There »m some delay in getting the competitions decided. A dance was held in the evening There was a large attendance, and a »6sL,' enjoyable time was spent. J ', ; Following are the awards:— - V^'i^'^'-A PRIZE LIST. °j '' i Horses.— 14 hands 3in and under- iiiwHankin 1, W. H. Martin 2, B. H. BiahcTi Hack, list: W. H. Martin 1, J. Etos »."' ; ? Hack, 14st: C. D. A. Bayne3 1, B. D. SS» ' J. Hand 3. Pony, in harness, unSr 5 "'■ hands: J. Clements 1, E. W. Laork-?- * Entire, calculated to improve breed «V . ' ; farm horses: Bogue and Sons' HJrtttSV Willie 1. Pair farm horses: J. .Bus *■ G. Vaughan 2. Single farm hor»j J- ' •''■ - * Bass 1, G. Vaughan 2. General jar&a horse: G. Vaughan 1, G. Gibson" 18. Gibson 3, S. Cowley h.c. Settler's tnrnont>' G. Gibson 1. Sulky or gig: C. D. A. Eaynii : < ' 1, T. Ingham 2. Pony, 14 hands andunfo?- > - B. D. Neal 1, J. Clements 2. Gentleman ' rider (over hurdles): W. Foley 1, P. w»'-' i liams $. Lady rider (over hurdles) Kit* V' ''■ Fremlin 1, Miss Flynn 2. Hunter: CUude : Kelly's Caulleen 1, M. Phillip's Darkle t ; - Ladies' back: W. H. Martin 1, E. W.-All-', '" ' son 2. High jump: C. Kelly's Caulleen jr. '% Hand and T. Gallagher 2. Ladies' bar. -' ; nessing competition: Miss H. Hooton £ '.."*■■■: Miss Hill 2. v>» 3 Chopping Competition.— Foley ,1, D. I Foley 2. ■ .\ •/■"/< I Catile.— cow, any breed: J. David- ; ..' - son 1, F. Day 2. Jersey cow: J. Davidson I,'; ' F. Day 2. Jersey heifer, under two yean: ' f- • ' H. Day 1, Gillespie 2. Jersey bull: f.. > Foley 1. Jersey heifer, under one year: J,' V Davidson 1, W. H. Martin 2. , ;f;.i^::s!S3 Pot Plants— pot plants: A. Robin-" i son 1, G. Hooton 2. Single specimen: A Robinson 1, G. Hooton 2. Specimen fern: G. Hooton 1. Specimen colens: A. Bobi* son 1. Begonia: Mrs. H. Pannill 1, Mrs. A. Eobinsou 2. Climbing plant: 2ixi. Robinson 1. ._ 4 • V>-"':.-^ Cut Flowers.—Show dahlias: W. Ifov'.'V Fetridge 1. Sunflowers :• G. Hooton 1, Mrs.' Bobinson. 2. Gladioli: G. Hooton l. ■ African marigolds: Mrs. Robinson 1. Col- ■ . , lection sweet peas: Mrs. Robinson 1. Pan-> sies: Mrs. H. L. Smith 1. Verbenas: 6. ; - ' Hooton 1. Antirrhinums: Mrs. Robin*" ; - son 1. Collection of cut flowers: ©~(,"• ,f; Hooton 1, Mrs. E. H. Weber 2. Bouquet - native flowers: Miss V. Pannill 1, John," Foley 2. Bouquet garden flowers: Mrl4 Robinson 1. Table bouquet: Mrs. W. 6.' Boyd 1. Bridal bouquet: Mrs. Robinson 1. , . Floral wreath: Mrs. Robinson 1. Button- „ holes: Bernioe Stevenson 1, Roland Hooton ■",.'. 2. Collection of annuals: Mrs. Robinson L Collection of dried ferns: E. Pannill 1. -"•■' Table decoration: Mrs. W. G. Boyd 1, JSfiss ? E. M. Potter 2. Fruit.—Case Albany Surprise grapes: T. ■" Ingham 1, J. Hair 2. Bunches Albany Sur- > , prise grapes: T. Ingham 1, W. Chaytor IfS&V White grapes (outdoor): J. Goodfellow i.\» •, ■} Isabella grapes: W. Chaytor 1. Dessert- ' peaches: T. Ingham 1, S. Cowley 2. Can- - * ning peacheo: T. Ingham 1. Collection of ' peaches (canning) :. W. Hooton 1. Col|eo;* . .■";> tion peaches (any varieties): W. Hoot 1.,. - : 'j Japanese plums: W. Chaytor 1. Box of. j plums: W. Chaytor 1. Box of peaches: W. ... g Hooton 1, Gillespie 2. Box of peaches. •■'■ - I packed for Southern markets: T. Ingham:- '.; 1. Box of apples, packed for local market: W. Pannill 1, T. Hunter 2. Apples, packed " ;, for export: S. Cowley 1, T. Hunter>&,'"* J, Heaviest peach: S. Cowley 1. Heaviest W. 41 apple: S. Cowley 1. Dessert apples: J. S,m f Kay 1 and 2. Beat keeping apples: T. Hunter 1, T. Ingham 2. Culinary apples: SlsfiJ S. Cowley 1, T. Hunter 2. Collection of apples: W. G. Boyd 1. T. Hunter t Dessert apples: J. G. Kay 1, W. G. Boyd a*se|¥§ Apples for export: W. G. Boyd 1, T. Hunter -. 2. Collection of pears: J. Morrison 1, W. G. Boyd 2. Dessert pears: Mrs. E. A Weber 1. Heaviest. pear: T. Hunter 1. Quinces: W. G. Boyd 1. Cape gooseberries:^gfefi| C. Pannill 1. Lemons, with foliage: T. '/•: Hunter 1. Lemons,, ripe or cured: T.-Hnn-. , ■. tor 1. Rockmelon: W. McFetridge 1. Water-; . melon: Mrs. M. Phillips 1, Mrs. H. L. Smith'•* ■ • 2. Piemelon: Mrs. M. Phillips 1. Citron-.! ; melon: Joe Day 1. Strawberries: Kyra. , m Searle 1. Passion fruit: Miss E. A. Smith 1. New or seedling fruit: Jas. Morrison t;" L. ; Vegetables.—Cucumber: T. Foley 1 and;^fSlii Red cabbage: W. Hooton 1. Turnips: T.«>" Foley 1. Cos lettuce: W. Hooton 1.. Bw*e> turnips : Mrs. M. Phillips 1. White turnipt: ~- Mrs. M. Phillips 1. Three mangolds: %•" .. Foley 1. Carrots: T. Foley 1. French. beans: G. Creamer 1. Runner beans: &, Creamer 1. Round potatoes: D. LocheM 1, Mrs. Philips 2. Kidney potatoes: &.. McClymont 1, T. Foley 2. Heaviest potaWfe J ' T. Foley 1. Heaviest onion: W. McFetridttA., 1. Spanish onions: J. Goodfellow 1, ft * ~ Creamer 2. Brown onions: G. Creamer -L ?■* ■ Shallots: Miss E. Smith 1. Beetroot: !£,s,: Hooton 1, G. Creamer 2. Tomatoes: A. J«. Searle 1, R. McClymont 2. Marrows: W.iCr Pye 1. Pumpkins: T. Foley 1 and* X; Kumeras: W. McFetridge 1. Heaviest .; pumpkin: T. Foley 1. Maize (stalks): P. y- ... Lochead 1, W. Hooton 2. Maize (cobs):. W. Hooton 1, G. Creamer 2. Sunflower.; head: Gordon Phillips 1. Collection of " vegetables: D. Hooton 1. Oaten bay: ,rv.i Searle 1. ■ , V-'„ '^ Industrial Pillow-case: Hilda :, Day 1, Dora Weber 2. Fancywork: «■ y ; Creamer 1. Dressed shirt: Miss Lochead 1, ' , A. Redfern 2. Cushion Miss E. '■■•'Smith 1. ' ■-. i Pincushion: Enid Chappell 1. Axe handle: ; . D. Lochead 1. Patched shirt: J. Day 1, Roland Hooton 2. Map of North Island: Gordon Hooton 1, Gordon Searle 2. . Poultry.— runner • ducks: Mrs. ,- Weber 1. Plymouth Rocks: G. Whittinfham i. White Wyandottes: E. Hooton 1. White Leghorns: A. H. Skilton 1 and Z. >; Cockerels: G. Whittingham 1. Pen (any breed): T. Ingham 1. Jams and Dairy Produce.— P»* i Miss Lochead 1. Loaf of bread: Mas Lochead 1, Mrs. W. Inelis 2. Scones: Mis 3 Lochead 1, Mrs. H. Day 2. Home-made loaf: Mrs. Foley 1, Mrs. W. Inglis 2. Pl«m cake: Miss Lochead 1. Sponge: MiM • Lochead 1. Currant scones: Mrs. H. Day J. Jam tart: Miss Lochead 1, Mrs. H. Day *• Gingerbread: Mrs. H. Day 1. Jam saiin* wich: Mrs. H. L Smith 1. Shortbread: v.:*! Mrs. H. L. Smith 1. Butter (without salt): Miss Lochead 1. Butter (with salt): Miss. ; ,-; Lochead 1. Honey (in comb): W. Hooton 1. Hen eggs (white): A. H. Skilton 1. Mrs. E. H. Weber 2. Hen eggs (brown): : ~, Mrs. E. H. Weber 1. D. Lochead 2. Duck eggs: Alan Skilton 1. Pickles: Mm, H. if- , ;j-5 Smith 1. Collection of jellies: tits. w. ,<•; tChappell 1. Strawberry jam: Mrs. n. \r,*.•:. Day 1 and 2. Plum jam: Gillespie 1. Apple jam: Mrs. Robinson 1. Collection of jams: Mrs. W. Chappell 1. Peach jam: Gillespie, . • 1. Tomato jam: Mrs. H. Day l. Red wine: ,-/v D. Lochead 1, W. Pye 2. Preserved fruit : -, .' Mrs. W. Chappell 1. - •V."-