RONGOTEA HORTICULTURAL SPRING SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10517, 29 November 1912, Page 6

RONGOTEA HORTICULTURAL SPRING SHOW.

It was [most unfortunate for the Society that weather conditions have been so unfavourable of late. The Show opened on Wednesday, and on the night preceding and on day of Show rain fell in torrents. The attendance was good, however, but there was a decided falling off in entries. This was to a degree counteracted by the excellent.quality of exhibits. They were finer than ever. The exhibits in roses were particularly fine, the judge declaring that the champion light rose (“Mrs David McKee”) exhibited bv Mrs Fred Howard, Marton, was fit for exhibition in any show in the Dominion. There were many pleasing features in connection with the Show. Exhibitors came from a much wider field than before —Pending, Marton, Sandon and Carterton, and the rivalry shown by local residents indicates that they are not going to let the Show run down. As further proof of this the President (Mr H. H. Hunt) collected on Wednesday the sum of eight guineas from 14 gentlemen as a starter for a ten-guinea trophy to be awarded for daffodils at next bulb show. A strong feature, too, is the catering for children, for whom there are numerous classes, and the yougsters appreciate this. Their entries were big. Last year’s champion youngster was A. Hunt, who having reached the age limit (14 years) competed in the senior classes this year with great success. This year’s champion in the juvenile classes was A. Seddon. His wins were numerous, and the exhibits a credit. All exhibits were admirably staged. Mrs B. S. Penny was again a big exhibitor and prize-winner, gaining the president’s prize for most points in Show. She was also an untiring worker, which is much more than can he said of a number of the committee who preferred leaving the work to a willing few. The secretary (Mr P, G. Seddon) deserves congratulation for the admirable arrangements, and the promptitude and courtesy with which he carried out his duties. General regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of the member fcr the district, Mr E. Newman. The following were the judges:—Pot plants, Mr A. J. Sliailer; vegetables and fruit, Mr A. M. Wighton; out blooms, Mrs J. R. Porster-Pratt; domestic, Mesdames X A. Nash, J. McKelvie, W. Phillips { decorative, Mesdames Perry and Baddeley, and fancy work Mesdames Owen and Lethbridge.

PKIZE LIST. POT PLANTS. Asparagus ;Mrs J. Clamen 1, Mrs C. Reeve 2. Begonia, flowering: Mrs Glover, son., 1. Cactus: Mrs Sandercook 1, Mrs H, H. Hunt 2. Fern, native:'Mrs W. J. Davis 1, Mrs Sandercock 2, Fern, maidenhair: Mrs W. Davis 1, and 2. Geranium, single: Mrs H. H. Hunt 1, Mrs Classen 2. Geranium, double; Mrs Classen 1, Mrs Davis 2. Lycopodium: Mrs W. J. Davis 1, Mrs J. F. Wood 2. Musk: Mrs J. W. Fox 1, MrSjW. J. Davis 2. Pelargonium : Mrs W. J. Davis 1. Pelargonium, collection: Mrs W. J. Davis 1, Petunia, single: Mrs J. Classen 1. Petunia, double: Mrs J. Davis 1, Mrs Classen 2. Primula: Mrs W. J. Davis 1, Specimen plant, in bloom: Mrs Davis 1, Mrs Glover, sen., 2. Specimen plant, foliage: Mrs Glover, sen., 1; Miss J. Reeve 2. Trailing plant: Mrs J, Classen 1. Collection pot plants, in bloom; Mrs Davis 1. Collection pot plants, foliage: Mrs F. G. Seddon 1.

I DOMESTIC. Biscuits: Mrs B. S. Penny. Bread, white: Miss Penny 1, Mrs P. Lazeuby 2, Mrs H. Ransom 3, Bread, white, in tins: Mrs Ransom 1, Mrs Penny 2. Bread, brown: Mrs H. Ransom 1, Mrs Penny 2, Madeira cake: Miss J. Young 1, Miss O. Hunt 2, Mrs F. Classen 3. Eruit cake: Mrs H. H. Hunt 1, Miss J. Young 2, Miss M. Hamlin 3. Pound cake: Miss J. Young 1, Mrs Penny 2. Sponge cake: Mrs P. M. Martin 1, Miss E. Hunt 2, Mrs Perrett 3. Marble cake: Miss J. Young 1, Miss Penny 2, Miss E. Hunt 3. Seed cake: Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss J. Young 2, Mrs Penny 3. Collection of cakes: Mrs Penny 1, Miss Hamlin 2, Miss Mudford 3. Cream puffs: Mrs Sandercock 1, Miss Martin 2. Jam tarts: Mifs J. Young 1. Iced cake: Mrs Penny 1, Miss E. Hunt 2. Sausage roll: Mrs Perrett 1 and 2. Miss J. Young 3. Scones: Mrs J. Classen 1, Mrs F. Lumsden 2. Scones, wheat meal: Miss J. Young 1, Mrs Classen 2, Mrs R. Sanson. 3. Scones, ''girdle: Miss J. Young 1. Sponge roll: Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss J. Young 2, Miss K. Sanson 3. Shortbread : Miss M. Hamlin 1, Miss J. Young 2. Christmas pudding: Miss J. Young 1, Mrs B. S. Penny 2. Jam: Mrs Penny 1, Mrs Sandercock 2, Mrs E. Gardner 3; Jelly: Mrs E. Gardner 1. Mar.malade: Mrs Perrett 1. Bottled fruit; two varieties: Mrs Glover 1, Mrs Classen 2, Mrs E. Gardner 3. Bottled fruit, four varieties: Mrs Penny 1. Chutney: Mrs Penny 1, Mrs R. Pearson '2, Mrs E. Gardner 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs Penny 1, Mrs R. Pearson 2, Mrs E. Gardner 3. Onion pickles: Mrs Penny 1. Pickles, any other variety: Mrs Penny. Salad and dressing Mrs Perrett 1, Mrs Penny 2. Butter, non-separator: Mrs F. Lumsden 1, Mrs E. K. Ransom 2. Butter, fancy: Mrs Penny. Devonshire cream: Miss K. Sanson 1, Miss W. Sandercock 2. Cured ham: Mr J. Glojm 1. Duck eggs: Miss J. Young 1, Mrs F, W. Bottcher 2. Hen eggs: Mrs J. W. Fox 1, Miss F. W. Bbttcher 2, Mrs Penny 3,

ART AND FANCY WORK. Baby’s booties; Mrs R, Mudford. Buttonholes: Mrs E. Gardner. Lace crochet: Mrs G. Frost- I, Mrs Cameron 2, Mrs Crochet, any other variety: Mrs 'G. Frost 1, Mrs A. Brett 2. Canvas cushion: Miss E. Hunt. Huek-a-back cushion: Miss E. Hunt I,'-Mrs L. Hunt 2. Ribbonwork cushion; Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss I. Sexton 2. Embroidery: Miss E. Hunt. Fancy-work: Mrs E. Gardner 1, Miss E. Hunt 2. Handkerchief sachet: Miss Hight 1, Miss E. Hunt 2. Huck-a-back work: Miss E. Hunt. Ivory canvas work: Mrs R. Pearson 1, MrsA. J. Will 2. Knitted quilt: Mrs M. Hunt. Knitted petticoat : Mrs ( ;M. Hunt. Mountmellick work: Miss Murray 1 and 2.' Monogram: Miss E. Hunt;. Pillow sham: Miss Murray 1, Miss L. Dodge 2. Pincushion, any other variety: Mrs R. Pearson *l, Miss Hunt 2,- Mrs Classen 3. Point lace : Mrs Purnell. Ribbon work': Miss E. Hunt. Shadow work; Miss M. Young. Table centre: Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss M. Hunt 2. Tray cloth:

Miss E. Eunt. Ironed shirt and collar: Miss J. Young. Ironed table cloth: Miss J. Young 1, Mrs B. Gardner 2. Fancy work, 4 articles: Miss Hunt. |Fancy work, 6 articles : Miss Hunt. CUT BLOOMS. Antirrhinums: Mrs F. Howard 1 and 2, Mrs J. Classen 3. Gallas: Mr M. J. Harris 1, Mr J. F. Wood 2. Candytuft: Mrs H. Ransome 1, Miss R. Ransom 2. Columbines; Mrs Hunt 1. Glen Oroua School 2. Dianthus: Mrs Penny. Fuchsias, two varieties: Mrs Harris 1, McKenzie 2. Fuchsias, four' varieties: Miss McKenzie. Gaiilardias: Mrs Harris. Geraniums: Mrs Classen 1, Mrs Harris 2, Mrs Hunt 3. Geraniums, collection: Mrs Harris. Gladioli: Mrs Matheson 1, Mrs J. F. Wood 2, Mrs Harris 3. Irises: Miss McKenzie 1, Mrs Matheson 3. Nasturtiums: Mrs Classen. Mignonette: Miss Ransom 1, Mrs Ransom 2. Pansies, 3 varieties: Mrs Wood 1, Miss McKenzie 2, Mrs Glover, sen., 3. Pansies:, 6 varieties: Miss R. Ransom 1, Mrs Penny 2. Pansies, collection : Mrs Wood 1, Mrs Penny 3. Petunias: Mrs Penny. Peonies: Mrs Prior. Single poppies: Mrs H. Ransom 1 and 3. Double poppies: Mrs Ransom 1 and 3. Rhododendrons: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Glover 3, Mrs Prior 3. Sweetwilliam: Mrs Classen 1, Mrs Penny 2, Mrs Campbell 3. Stocks: Mrs Classen 1, Mrs Ransom 2 and 3. Collection annuals : Mrs Harris 1 and 3, Mrs Penny 3. Verbena: Mrs Wood 1, Mrs Penny 3. Out blooms, single flowers: Miss McKenzie 1, Mr H. Rockel 3, Mrs Harris 3. Cut blooms* trussed; Mrs Prior 1, Miss McKenzie 2, Mrs Fox 8. Carnations Marguerite, two varieties: Mrs B. S. Penny. Marguerite, 4 varieties: Mrs Penny. Marguerite, 6 varieties: Mrs Penny. Marguerite, collection: Mrs Penny. Roses. —Tea, 3 varieties; Mrs H. Rockel 1, Mrs Hunt 2. . Tea, 6 varieties: Mrs Hunt. Hybrid tea, 3 varieties: Mrs Hunt 1, Mrs F. Howard 2, Mr J. 0. Glover: 8. Hybrid tea, 6 varieties: Mrs Hunt I, Mr J. C. Glover 3. Hybrid tea, 13 varieties: Mr H. Rockel 1. Hybrid perpetual, 3 varieties; Mr J. C. Glover 1, Mrs Glover, sen., 3, Mrs Hunt 3. Hybrid perpetual, 6 varieties: Mrs H. Hunt 1, Mr Kockel 2. Sweet peas: Three varieties: Mrs T, McKenzie 1, Mrs A. E. Campbell 3, Mr J. O. Glover 3, Pink: Mrs Campbell 1, Mr Glover 3, Mrs McKenzie 3. Lavender: Mrs Campbell 1, Mrs Harris 2, Red: Mrs T. McKenzie 1. Flaked: Mrs Campbell. .Collection; Miss R. Ransom 1, Mrs Campbell 3, Mr Glover 3. DECORATIVE.

Bridesmaid’s basket: Miss J. McKelvie 1, Mrs W. Davis 2. Basket of flowers: Miss E. Mathesou 1. Basket of roses: Mrs Classen 1, Miss J, McKelvie 2. Bridal bouquet: Mrs Penny'' 1. Hand bouque: Miss McKelvie 1 and 3, Miss McKelvie 1, Mrs Penny 2. Table bouquet: Miss E, Hunt 2. Native bouquet: Miss McKelvie 1, Mrs Penny 2. Table bouquet: Miss E. Hunt l. Bowl of flowers: Miss McKelvie 1, Miss McKenzie 2, Miss E. Hunt 3, Buttonholes: Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss McKelvie 2 and 3. Decorated table: Mrs Matheson and Mrs Davis 1, Miss P. Lumsden 2, Miss McKelvie 3. Decorated epergne: Mrs Penny 1, Mrs Ransom 2. ,Floral cross: Mrs Penny 1, Miss E. Hunt 2. Floral device: Miss E. Hunt 1, Miss E. Matheson 2. Floral wreath: Mrs Penny 1, Miss E. Hunt 2. Lady’s spray: Miss McKelvie 1 and S, Mi*® E Hunt 3. Trimmed hat; Miss McKelvie and Miss W. Bleakley 1, Miss P. Lumsden 2, Miss E. Hunt 3. FRUIT.

Black currants: Mr A. O. Glover 1... Red currants: Mrs J. Classen 1. Gooseberries, any variety: Mrs J. Classen 1, Miss F. Baylis 3, Mr J. R. Rodgers 3. Gooseberries, a varieties: Mr J. Rodgers 1, Mr J. O. Glover 3. Gooseberries, weight: Mr Rodgers 1, Mr Glover 3, Mrs Penny a. GARDEN PRODUCE.

Asparagus: Miss N. Farmer 1. Broad beans: Master G. Hunt 1. Silver beet: Miss R. Baylis 1. Cabbages: Mrs B, S. Penny 1 and 3, Mrs J. Classen B. Carrots, short horn: Mrs J. Classen 1. Carrots, a.0.v.: Mrs ’ Ransom 1. Endive: Mrs H. Ransom 1, Miss N. Farmer 3, Master A Sanson B. Garlic: Hunt 1. Herbs: Mrs H. Ransom 1, Master G, Hunt 3. Lettuce: Mrs Ransom 1, Mrsl Penny 3. Lettuce, cabbage: Master G. Hunt 1 and 3, Miss J. Young 3. ' CHILDREN’S CLASSES. FANCY WORK. Buttonholes: Miss R. Mudford 1, Miss E. Matheson 3. Huck-a-back cushion: Miss Z. Reeve 1. Canvas cushion: Miss R. Mudford 1, Miss D. Turner s. Handkerchief sachet: Miss R. Mudford 1, Miss W. Bleakley 8. Crochet lace: Miss R. Mudford 1. Drawn-thread work: Miss G. Turner 1. Novelty pin cushion: Miss R. Mudford 1. Shadow work: Miss D. Turner !,■ Master L, Seddon 3. Fancy work, 3 articles: Miss R. Mudford 1. Fancy work, collection: Miss R. Mudford 1. POT PLANTS. Maidenhair fern; Miss L. Hunt 1. Native fern: Master A. Seddon 1. Collection ferns; Master A. Seddon 1. Geranium: Master L. Fox 1, Master Hunt 3, Foliage plants: Master A. Seddon 1. GARDEN PRODUCE. Broad Beans: Miss N. Farmer 1, Master L. Hunt 2. Broad beans, any variety: Master H. Ransom 1, Miss H, Ransom 3. Beet, long red: Miss H. Ransom 1, Master H. Ransom 3. Beet round: Miss H. Ransom 1, Master H. Ransom 3. Silver beet: Master Hunt 1, Miss Ransom 3, Master,Ransom 3. Cabbage: Miss N. Farmer 1, Miss Ransom 3, Master Ransom 3. Eschalots: Master Ransom 1, Master L. Hunt 3. Lettuce: Master Hunt 1, Miss Ransom 3. Onions: Miss Farmer 1, Master Hunt 3. Peas: Miss Farmer 1, Master Hunt 3. Potatoes: Miss Farmer I 1, Master Hunt 3. Potatoes: Miss | Farmer 1, Miss Ransom 2, Master Ransom 3. Radishes, long: Miss N. Kendall 1 and 3. MissfjFarmer 3. Radishes, round: Miss Ransom 1, Master G. Campbell 3, Master Hunt 3. Vegetables, collection: Master Hunt 1, Miss Farmer 2. DECORATIVE. Basket of flowers; Master A. Seddou 1 and 3, Miss D. Sanson 3, Hand bouquet: Master Seddon I,

Misses D. Sanson and 2. Native bouquet: Master Seddon 1, Miss M. Reeve 2, Miss M. MoKelvie 3. Buttonholes: Miss M. Reeve 1 and 3. Misses M. Johnston and D, Sanson 2. Floral device: Master Seddon 1, Miss Farmer 2, Miss Mudford 3. Floral cross; Master Seddon 1, Miss D. Sanson 2, Miss Farmer 3. Floral wreath: Miss D. Sanson 1, Miss Farmer 2, Master Seddon 3. Lady’s spray: Master Seddon 1, Miss D, Sanson 2, Miss F. Matheson 3. DOMESTIC. Seed cake: Master Seddon 1, Miss 0. Tucker 2. Toffee; Master Seddon 1, Master Ransom 2, MissW. Bleakley 3. Scones: Miss H, Ransom V, Miss Eleakley 2;; Master Seddon 3. • Sponge sandwich: Miss M. Reeve 1, Miss O. Tucker 2, Miss H. Ransom 3. Biscuits: Master Seddon 1. Christmas pudding: Miss Tucker 1. Fruit cake: Master Seddon 1, Wheatmeal scones: Miss Bleakley 1, Master Seddon 2. SCHOOL GARDENS. Glen Oroua gained Ist in native fern, carnations, Canterbury bells and in gladioli, and pansies Ist and 2nd. Sweetwilliam: Carnarvon Ist and 2nd. MEN’S CLASSES. Master W. Young had. the field to himself, scoring Ist in fruit cake, sponge cake, bread and scones. POINTS PRZES. Most points in Show: Mrs B. S. Penny. Pot plants: Mrs W. J. Davis. Out blooms: Mrs B, S. Penny. Roses; Mrs H. H. Hunt; champion light rose, Mrs F. Howard, Marion; champion dark rose. Mr J. C. Glover. Decorative: Mrs J. MoKelvie. Fruit: Mr J, Rogers. Garden produce: Master G. Hunt. Domestic: Mrs B. S. Penny. Art and fancy work: Miss E. Hunt. Children’s classes: Art and fancy work; Miss R. Mumford ; pot plants, Master A. Seddon and Miss N. Farmer; school gardening, Glen Oroua School.