Opunake Horticultural and INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT SOCIETY

Opunake Times, Volume XXII, Issue 773, 15 September 1905, Page 2

Opunake Horticultural and INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT SOCIETY

Patron, Mrs C. E. Major; president, Mr Geo. Tindle ; vice-presidents, Messrs S. Forsyth, R. Lambie, and M. J. Brennan; committee : Mesdames O’Brien, Tindle, Harding, Cassidy, Scott, Miss Pettigrew, Messrs T. Hickman, J. Pill, R- Warner, W. A. Harding and J. Stewart; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Pettigrew; auditor, Mr M. J. Brennan Thb third annual spring show in connection with the above Society was held on Wednesday last, and the weather being fine, it was visited by nearly 800 people. The Show, which was held a week earlier than last year, was up to the standard of previous ones. There was a slight falling off in one or two sections, but was made up in others. In pot plants the exhibits were equally as good as last year, but were not quite so numerous, the display being purely local. There was a fine display of daffodils and narcissi, which was an improvement on last year. _ There was also an increase in hyacinths. The decorated tables did . not look as well as formerly, while the mantlepieces were up to the usual standard. In the decorative section Miss Alice Pettigrew’s floral design was worthy of special notice, being a Maypole of narcissi and heath. ,A cross of forget-me-nots by Miss Pettigrew looked very pretty in the daylight. The Rev. Father Cognet’s special prize for hyacinths was awarded to Mrs O’Brien, while the same gentkman’s special for the best collection of ferns was won by Mr W. C. Dudley. The prize won by Mrs O’Brien for asparagus sprengeri, was the fifth she has taken with the same exhibit. Mrs Allan, of Pihama, had a nice exhibit of anemones, but they were disqualified for being a mixture of double and single. Mrs Hardings special for decorated hoop and stick was won by Miss Ella Stitt, and Mr Harding’s for native flowers, grasses and berries went to 1. Warner. Miss Pettigrew’s special for decorative table for girls was awarded to Miss Amy McGregor. Mr Armstrong’s special for gentleman s buttonhole was won by Miss Pettigrew. Mrs Cantle had a very good collection of curios, chiefly of Samoan articles, and Mr W. 0. Dudley also had on exhibition a good sample of stag fern.

POULTBY. The poultry section is one which has fully justified its inclusion in the catalogue, the entries being 58, as against 86 last year. A good deal of interest was evinced, and although there were a number of birds not equal to prize-winners, it is only by entering and seeing others that people recognise what is required. The best bird in the show was a langshan hen belonging to Mr W. A. Harding, which was awarded the champion prize, while the silver wyandotte hen of Mr D. Markham’s and Mr Booook’s white leghorn pullet were' described by the judge as very good indeed. Mr Hooker, the judge, gave a very interesting account of how to kill and pluck fowls, and gave an illustration by putting a fowl through the ordeal. •. Mrs G. Looney and ,Mr R. Woods had on exhibition some guinea hens, which attracted some attention.

children’s section. In this section there were fifty entries, in which there was some very good work. The map of the' South Island drawn by Miss Rita Stitt was admired by everyone, it being really well done. She also had on exhibition a map of the North Island, which took first prize at the last show. The writing was very good, the first prize being taken by Miss Mynan Ballard. GENERAL. _ _ -■ A hat trimming competition was won by Mr J, 0. Goldie, there being ten competitors. Mrs Ramsay was the judge. The Society had made arrangements for the display of exhibits, but from the way in which a number of things were knocked over on the tables it appears necessary for some kind of would be of more interest to visitors if exhibitors would place the names of plants, etc. on the exhibit, which would tend to further educate people in the fascinating occupation of horticulture. There were 275 entries, as against 207 last year. There was an increase of 22 in the poultry section, and 46 in the other sections. The sum of £lO 13s 6d was taken at the door.

The refreshments were ably managed by Mrs Looney and Miss Pettigrew, who had a number of assistants to help them. The officials of the society did their best to make the show the success it was, chief among whom was the painstaking secretary Mr J. Pettigrew. The following is the prize list: — POT PLANTS. Judge : Mr J. B. Groom. Steward : Mr T. Hickman,

One pot Narcissus, short trumpet—J Pill, 1 One pot Narcissus, polyanthus—J. Pill I One pot Freezias—Miss Winnie Pettigrew I One pot Hyacinths, single—Mrs O’Brien I, Mrs W. 0. Raikes 2 One Cyclamen—Miss Warner 1 Petunia, single—J Pill 1 and 2 Primula —Mrs Geo. Tindle 1, J Pill 2 Collection Primulas —J Pill 1 Any specimen plant not scheduled —Mrs J. Guy 1, W. C. Dudley 2 Collection of plants, three—W. C. Dudley 1, J. Pill 2 Fern, maidenhair —J. Pill 1, Mrs J. Guy 2 Fern, other than maidenhair, W. C. Dudley 1 Collection of Ferns—W. C. Dudley 1, J. Pill 2 One Lycapod—J. Pill 1 and 2 One Asparagus sprengeri—Mrs O’Brien 1 One Asparagus (sprengeri excluded)—Miss Olive Pettigrew 1, W. C. Dudley 2 Any specimen plant not scheduled—Mrs O’Brien 1, Mrs G. W- Rogers 2 Collection plants, three —W. 0. Dudley 1, W. M. Bartle 2 GUT FLOWERS. Judge : Mr J. B. Groom Stewards : Mrs Harding and Mr MoHardy,

Two Narcissi, long trumpet—J. Pill 1, Mis# Warner 2

Six Narcissi, long trumpet—J, Pill 1, Mrs G. W. Rogers 2 Two Narcissi, medium trumpet—J. Pill 1, Mrs Allan 2

Six Narcissi, medium trumpet—J. Pill 1, Mrs G. W. Rogers 2 Two Narcissi, short trumpet—Mrs Allan 1, J. Pill 2

Six Narcissi, short trumpet—J. Pill 1, Mr# G. W. Rogers 2 Collection Narcissi—J. Pill 1, Mrs G. W. Rogers 2 Three Anemones, single—Mrs Allan 1 Collection Anemones, single—Mrs Allan 1, Mrs Vickers 2 Three Anemones, double—Mrs Allan I One Hyacinth, double—Geo. Tindle 1 Three Hyacinths, single—Mrs O’Brien 1 Collection Hyacinths, any variety—Mr# G. W. Rogers I Truss of Daphne—J. Pill 1 Collection of Wallflowers—Mrs Moore 1, Mrs G. W. Rogers 2 Collection of Primroses, single—Mr# A* Shaw 1.

Collection of Primroses, double—J. Pill 1, Mrs Allan 2 Six Polyanthus—J. Pill 1 Collection Stocks—Mrs Moore 1 Collection Violets—Miss Winnie Pettigrew 1

Mignonette, three trusses—Mrs 0. Vicker# 1, Jas Pill 2 Petunias, collection—J. Pill 1. Heath, one truss—Mis Allan 1, Miss Alio# Pettigrew 2 One Camelia—R. Warner 1 Three Camelias —R. Warner 1 Collection flowering shrubs.—Miss Warner 1

Collection blue flowers, any shade or variety—Miss Winnie Pettigrew 1 Collection yellow flowers, any shads or variety—Mrs G. W. Rogers 1 Collection white flowers, any shade or variety—Miss Winnie Pettigrew 1, Mrs Moore 2 {

DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs J. McHardy. Stewards; Mesdames Cassidy and O’Brien.

Bridal Bouquet (not wired)—Miss Pettigrew 1 Shower Bouquet (not wired) —Miss Pettigrew 1 Bouquet of Violets —Mrs Morrison 1, Mis# Winnie Pettigrew 2 Ladies’ dress .spray—Mrs O'Brien 1, Miss Pettigrew 2 Gentleman’s button-hole (Mr Armstrong’# special)—Miss Pettigrew 1, Mrs O’Brien 2 Bowl of Flowers—Miss Winnie Pettigrew 1, Mrs Vickers 2 Basket of Flowers —Mrs O’Brien 1 and 2 Epergne—Miss Pettigrew 1 Wreath—Miss Winnie Pettigrew 1 Cross—Miss Pettigrew 1 and 2 Floral Design—Miss Alice Pettigrew 1, Miss Pettigrew 2 Table Decoration —Miss Pettigrew 1, Decorated Mantel-piece—Miss Pettigrew 1, Mrs G. W. Rogers 2 CLASS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16. Judge: Mrs J. McHardy. Steward; Miss Loudon-,

Hand Bouquet—Rita Stitt 1, Bertha Har* wood 2 Gentleman's buttonhole—Amy McGregor 1, Rita Stitt 2 Floral Design—Ella Stitt 1 Decorated hoop and stick (Mrs W. A, Harding's special—Ella Stitt 1, Amy Mc« Gregor 2 , Collection native flowers, grasses and berries (Mrs W. A. Harding’s special)—Fj Warner 1, Tom Affleok 2 Decorated table for girls—Amy McGregor 1, Rita Stitt 2 One foliage plant—Elsie Stewart 1, .BaDI Cnntle 2 . ... . t One Fern (established)—Addie Gentle 1 Model minatnre Garden—Ella Stitt 1 Hemstitched Handkerchief—Rita Stitt I, Nellie Taylor 2 , , Plain Needlework—Myriam Ballard 1, Amy McGregor 2 Dressed doll—Ethel Malcolm 1 Darned Sock or Stocking—Ella Stitt 1 Ironed Collar and Handkerchief—Meroy Peat 1, Amy McGregor 2 Design in Brush Drawing-Rita Stilt 1, Kenneth Brennan 2 Map of South Island—Rita Stitt 1 Writing, “ The Lord’s Prayer "—Myriam Ballard I, Rita Stitt 2 _ __ Collection N.Z; Woods —Jim Affleok 1, Warner 2 . _ Basket of Paper Flowers—Daisy Peppenll MISCELLANEOUS. Judge: Mrs J.'MoHardy. Stewards: Mesdames Cassidy and O'Brien! Wood Carving (chip)—V. O’Brien 1 Wood Carving (relief)— Mrs Horo 1 Painting (oil)—Mrs J. Goldie 1, Alfj Swaysland 2 ■ . Drawing, specimen crayon work—Rita Stitt 1 Collection of Curios—Mrs Cantle 1, 0. E. Warner 2 .... Ornamental work of any description—Mri G- Yardley 1, Mrs Horo 2 Tray Cloth—Mrs Cantle 1 Point-lace Work—Miss Worboys 1 Child’s Dress—Miss E. Des Forges 1 Marking Handkerchief (sewing) Rita Stitt 1

POULTRY. Judge: L. 0. Hooker. Stewards—Messrs Warner, Harding and Stewart.

Langshan, cook or cockerel—W, A, Hard* ing 1 and championship Langshan, hen or pullet—W. A. Harding 1 and champion ‘ Orpington, black, cook or cockerel— Mrs Allan 1 „ 4 „ Orpington, black, hen or pullet— Mrs Allan! , , TTT „ Orpington, buff, cock or cockerel—W. M. Bartle 1, Mrs R, Warner 2 Plymouth Rock, hen or pullet—F. Pepperil 1, T. Hickman 2 ■ Wyandotte, silver, cock or cockerel—D« Markham 1 Wyandotte, silver, hen or pullet—D» Markham 1. The judge’s remark : *• Very good hen indeed.” Wyandotte, golden, cook or cockerel—A, Shaw 1, and Ist and 2nd for hen or pullet Minorca, black, hen or pullet—P. Pepperill 1 and 2

Leghorn, white cook or cockerel—Mrs Morrison 1, Mrs G. Looney 2 Leghorn, white, hen or pullet —T. A» Boeock 1, Mrs G, Looney 2. Leghorn, brown, cook or cockerel—W. 0. Dudley 1, F. Pepperil 2 Leghorn, brown, hen or pullet—E. «T. Dudley 1, F. Pepperil 2 Any other variety of pure-bred fowl, hen or pullet—W. C. Dudley 1, Mrs G. Looney 2 Any other variety, cock or cockerel—W. C, Dudley I Pekin Duck—E. J. Dudley 1 Indian Runner—E, J. Dudley Ist for duck and drake.

Canaries, any variety—B. Ramsey 1, M, Swaysland 2 For Exhibition Only.—Mrs G. Looney two guinea fowls; E. J. Dudley, duck eggs of a novel color; M. Heath, pair white leghorn fowls