WINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Southland Times, Issue 17971, 12 March 1917, Page 2

WINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The first annual show under the auspices of the above society was held in the Kink Hall, Winton, on Wednesday last. It was conducted by a committee of the Presbyterian Church. The magnificent displays tinder the various sections was a revelation to all, and it is particularly gratifying to the promoters to have such a large entry and such Keen interest by the public and exhibitors alike. The blooms were of the choicest, while the fruit and vegetable exhibits were of a very high order, while in every class of the industrial sections the exhibition warranted the highest praise, the numerous exhibits giving evidence of taste, skill, and patience. It was particularly pleasing to note the enthusiasm of the juveniles, whose sections were quite a feature of the show. Mr E. J. Service acted as judge for the flower, vegetable, and fruit sections, and remarked upon the all-round excellence of the exhibits. He said the show quite exceeded his expectations: in fact it was a remarkable display considering the lateness of the season. He was quite convinced from what he had seen that the Society had a great future before it. Commenting upon the decorative section, Mr Service thought there was too much bunching, and in places the blending of colours was faulty. The dahlias were exceptionally good, as also were the sweet peas and asters. The pot plants also came in for high commendation. The apples were a revelation in what Southland could produce, and Mr Service considered they would take a lot of beating in any part of the dominion. In the potato section many of the exhibitors sacrificed quality for size. Special praise is due to Messrs R. M. Gilmour ( secretary), C. T. Grant, John Rowan, T. Walker, and Adam Hamilton, as the success of the show was mainly due to their untiring efforts. The attendances both in the afternoon and evening were large. The Municipal Band gave a programme in front of the hall, while an orchestra, under Mr R. M. Gilmour, rendered selections in the evening. PRIZE LIST. —Section I—Cut Flowers — Judge: Mr E. J. Service.

Asters —Mrs Branks 1, Mrs W. Hagerty 2, Mrs Cox h.c. ; 12 entries. Antirrhinums —Mrs Mclntosh 1. Cactus dahlias—Mrs Lokan 1, Mrs Mclntosh 2. Hollyhocks—John Rowan 1. Decorated vase (sweet peas)— Mrs Murray 1 and 2, Miss Cowan h.c. ; 10 entries. Flowers (not annual) —Mrs Mclntosh 1. Geraniums—Mrs Mclntosh 1. Gladioli —Mrs Mclntosh 1. Marigolds—Mrs Branks 1. Pansies—Mrs Hurst 1. Penstemons — Mrs Mclntosh 1. Roses —Mrs Adam Hamilton. Stock —Mrs Mclntosh. Collection of roses —Mrs Mclntosh. Phlox — Mrs Mclntosh. Collection sweet peas— Mrs Murray 1. Sweet peas (G bunches) —Mrs Murray 1 and 2. Gent’s buttonhole —Miss Cowan 1. Vase any flowers not in schedule—Miss Liddell 1, Miss McKenzie 2, Mrs J. P. McWilliam h.c. ; 9 entries. Collection gladioli—Mrs McIntosh 1. Basket cut flowers —Miss D. Brown 1, Miss E. McKinna 2. Dahlias — Mrs Lokan.

—Decorated Hat.— Judge: Miss Witty.

Decorated hat (gentlemen)— Messrs Jamieson and Smith 1, Messrs Carny and Tilley 2; 13 entries. Decorated hat (ladies) —Mrs P. Gerrard 1, Miss Rowan 2; 8 entries.

—Pot Plants. — Judge: Mr E. J. Service.

Fuchsia, light—Misses M. and D. Nicholson. Fuchsia, dark—Miss Shela McIndoe. Maiden hair fern—Mr C. D. Cameron. Double geranium Mrs H. Pierce. Single geranium—Mrs H Pierce. Foliage plant—Miss K. Hamilton. Specimen plant—Mrs W. Pierce. Hanging plant—Mrs Branks. Asparagus Mrs Branks. Collection ferns Mr G. D. Cameron. —Fruit. — Cooking apples C. Mancey 1, H. R. Wilson 2; 9 entries. ■ Dessert apples— A. E. Wilson 1, Nola Young 2; 13 entries. Collection apples—H. R. Wilson 1, S. Smith 2. ' Pears—H. R. Wilson. Plums—H. R. Wilson. Collection fruit — R. Wilson. Tomatoes —D. Steven. Collection cooking apples—C. Mancey 1, H. R. Wilson 2. Heaviest six apples—N. Finn 1, Chas. Mancey 2. Heaviest six pears—Mrs Cox. —Vegetables.— Long beet Master Tilley. Round beet—a. E. Wilson. French beans —Mrs Roy 1, Mr G. D, Cameron 2. Cabbage (table)—Mr T. Walker 1 and 2. Carrots (table) —Mr T. Walker 1, Rev. Mackie 2. Eschallots —Mr A. E. Wilson. Giant eschallots —Mr A. E. Wilson. Carrots (Intermediate) Mr T. Walker. Potatoes, white —Mr T. Walker 1 and 2; six entries. Runner beans —Miss Liddell. Green kale—Mr T. Walker. Spring onions—Rev. Mackie 1, Mrs Branks 2. Autumn onions—Mrs Branks. Pickling onions—Mr W. Calder. Parsnips—Mr D. B. Steven. Parsley—Mr T. Walker 1, Lindsay Perelle 2; five entries. Potatoes, coloured —Mr W. Jamieson 1, Mrs Malcolm 2; eight entries. Shelled peas— Mrs Branks. Rhubarb —Rev. Mackie 1, lan McLeod 2, Mr T. Walker h.c. ; 8 entries. Vegetable marrow—Mrs Cox 1, Mrs W. Jamieson 2; five entries. Best collection vegetables—Mr T. Walker 1, Mr R. Wilson 2. Heaviest rhubarb — Walter Porteous 1, Miss N. Liddell 2; 5 entries. Best collection potatoes —Lodge Bros. 1. —Flowers (Children). — Asters —Viva Watson I, Tui Mackie 2, Merv Branks h.c. ; seven entries. Carnations —Viva Watson 1. Vase sweet p eas —k. Hamilton 1, lan McLeod 2, Elsie Wilson h.c. ; seven entries. Gladioli —Nellie Rowan. Marigolds—Merv Branks. Pansies Marshall Liddell. Rose Eva Liddell 1, Jackson Liddell 2 ; six entries. Collection roses —Viva Watson. Stock —lan McLeod. Gent's buttonhole —F’reda Raines. Basket of dowsers—Alma Moore 1, Freda Raines 2: seven entries. Mignonette— Elsie Wilson 1, E. McKinna 2. Collection pressed ferns and foliage—Maisie Young and Eva Liddell (equal). —Vegetables (Children). — Peas —Merv Branks. Cabbage—Alex. Calder 1, W. Calder 2; seven entries. Carrots —Bella Hughes 1, Tui Mackie 2, Bella Hughes h.c. ; twelve entries. Potatoes —Dorothy Walker 1, Bella Hughes 2, B. McKinna h.c. ; six entries. Cauliflower—W. Calder. Parsnips—B. McKinna 1, Tui Mackie 2. Parsley—Lindsay Perelle 1, Irene Ritchie 2; seven entries. Turnips—John Kennedy 1. Basket of vegetables—W. Calder.

—Produce. — Judge: Mrs L. Legat. Frame honeycomb Mr T. Hotton. Extracted honey—Marshall Liddell. Girdle scones —Miss Wilson 1, Miss Dawson 2; six entries. Home-made bread—Mrs Hurst. Fruit cake, light—Miss McWilliam. Fruit cake, dark —Mrs Pagey. Ginger cake —Miss Wilson. Sponge cake —Mrs Pagey 1, Mrs T. Gerrard '2; six entries. Pikelets—Mrs Pierce 1, Mrs Adam Hamilton 2; ten entries. Oven scones —Mrs Young 1, Mrs Pierce 2; 9 entries. Sponge roll—Mrs P. Gerrard. Shortbread —Mrs R. M. Gilmour 1, Miss Wilson 2; seven entries. Preserved fruit —Mrs Adam Hamilton 1, Mrs P. Gerrard 2. Plum pudding—Mrs Adam Hamilton. Collection sweets —Miss Liddell. Hen eggs—Miss Hazel Hamilton. Duck eggs—Airs Hurst and Miss Nancy Hamilton (equal). • —Produce (Children). — Pikelets —Alaisie Young 1, Al. Gerrard 2, Willie Young h.c. ; nine, entries. Scones —Alaisie Young 1, Margaret Pagey 2, Margaret Gerrard h.c. ; eight entries. Sponge cake—Margaret Pagey 1, John Kennedy 2. Ginger bread—Alargaret Gerrard. Industrial. Judge: Miss Hegan — Child’s dress —Airs Pierce. Table centre —Mrs T. Gerrard 1, Mrs Geo. Lindsay 2; eight entries. Cushion —Airs Geo. Lindsay 1 and 2. Pair d’oyleys—Airs Hurst. Dressed doll—Bessie Gilmour 1, Elva Liddell 2. Collection novelties — Airs W. Young. Collection fancy work — Airs Geo. Lindsay. Photography. Judge: Mr H. Fowler — Portrait —Mr Waters 1, Bruce Baird 2. Landscape—Mr Waters 1 and 2. Industrial (Children) —Calico patch— E. McKinna 1, Alaisie Young 2. Darned stocking Alargaret Gerrard t, Olive Young 2. Novel pin cushion—Elva Liddell 1, Rena Liddell 2. Alost attractive article (value not to exceed 6d) —E. McKinna. Marbles—Peter McKinna and Lottie Hamilton (equal). Stamps—lrene Ritchie 1, Florrle Taylor and lan AlcLeod (equal) 2. Doll’s clothes —Rena Liddell. Specimen of sewing—Katie Hamilton 1, E. AlcKinna 2. Button holes—Alaisie Young. Handiwork —Peter McKinna.

School Work. Judge: Mr Jas. Walsh. Hand drawn map of New Zealand — Maisie Young 1, W. Young 2. Penmanship, Standard 4—Lottie Clark 1, Marlon Mclntyre and Nellie Westbury (equal) 2. Penmanship, Standard 6—G-eo. Crack 1, Elva Liddell, John Rose, Doris Pay, and Thos. Hewitson (equal) 2.