The Horticultural Society

Te Aroha News, Volume XXXIII, Issue 15695, 10 November 1915, Page 3

The Horticultural Society

A SUCCESSFUL^HOW

■ N Although the inclemencythe weather recently bhs against successful flower culture, the exhibits in the Show yesterday prove . what can .be accomplished by the enthusiastic growers. - . • V • The exhibition of blooms from the Tourist Department, under the direction of Mr-McGirr and Mr Dalton, . iormecha very attractive feature and were ; decided acquisition to the Sboj«S- ?? During the evening Mr Billing’s qpghestra played excellent "selections iybich were highly appreciated, jji: Great credit is due,|'to all the >r willing’ helpers who contributed L , to the success of the Show, and , it is expected that a large number oL votes will be recorded for the Glfcn of the East by the pro have been kindly given . purpose by the, Horti- :• cultural Society. At the .close of the Show the extai bition of* flowers from the Domain and other exhibits were sold by auction, Mr R.L. Somers kindly acting as auctioneer. ; A substantial, amount was’thus added to the proceeds; The following is the prize list;:—

, CUT FLOWERS Best Collection of Roses, named: Mrs J D. Mackay 1. Best:l2 Roses: C. L.. Barnard 1. Best 6 Roses : G. T. Simpson 1, : G. Dfansfield 2. Best 6 Roses, named: j. D. Mackay I. Mrs G. Cornish 2. : Best 6 Roses, Tea or Noisette : C. L. jßarnard 1. Best 3 Roses, one variety: Mrs J. .DvMackay 1, A. D. Cooper 2. Best 3 Roses, in vases, named: Mrs J. D. Mackay 1. . Best 3 Roses, Tea or Noisette : C. , L. Barnard 1. ' Best 3 Roses, Hybrid Teas: G. T. Simpson 1, A. J. Burrows 2. Best 6 Roses, Hybrid Perpetuals : Mrs G. T, Simpson 1. Best 3 Roses shown by novice who has not .been a rose prize winner at previous shows: Mrs Meikle 1, C. L. Barnard 2. \ Champion Rose of the Show: Mrs J, D. Mackay (Wakefield Christie Millar) I. ; Best 6 Carnations: Miss Clothier ■ 1. ? > :

Best collection of Pansies: Mrs y P. A, Swney 1| Miss Ina Jackson. 2. . Best collection Banksia or Rambler Roses, not less than four varieties: Mrs Hedge 1, Mrs G. T. Simpson 2 Best collection Gladioli: A. J. Burrows 2, Miss Clothier 2. Best collection Antirrhinums : C. ■ L Barnard 1, H. B. Hall 2. Best specimen in Bloom, in pet: E. J. Linflett 1; Mrs Geiseler 2. Collection of Cut Flowers: H-. B. Hall l» Pi A. Swney r 2. Best arranged Basket: Mrs Bur--rett 1, Miss Clothier 2. *; Best Table Decoration : Mrs Dalton 1. - . children’s section Best collection l Cut Flowers grown by children under 18 : Doris Bur- ; rows 1, Amy Burrows 2. Best 6 Pansies grown by children under 18: Daphne Forrest 1. ''. , . VEGETABLES ~ Peas :. W.G. Revell 1. j Beans, Broad :W. G. Revell 1 >, and Z, ■ ■ Cabbage, W. G. Revell 1 and 2. 5 Lettuce :W. (Jiißevell 1 and 2. ; Radish :/\V. G. Revell 1. .. . ... '‘ .-Parsley : fy. G. Revell Burrows 2.' > • Plate of Strawberries: Mrs J. A. , tpiothier 1. " ’ Pjate of Gooseberries: Mrs Meikle 1, Mrs Hedge'2* - COOKERY Best Home-made Bread white, (yeast); J. Cummings 1, Mrs J. B Morrison 2. s ' Best Loaf Nut Bread: Mrs Hedge 1. v. v..f. " . • .

Begt 6 Home-made Scones, Mrs Dearlove 1, Mrs M. Kieley 2. Best 6 Brown Scones, Mrs Dearlove Mrs JR. Nicol 2. Besf;6 Currant Scones, Mrs M. r Kieley 1 and 2. -Best.Sponge Cake, Mrs E. Bliss 1. • . Best Seed Cake, Mrs Bliss 1, Mrs Lovegrov& 2. s >. !i - Best .Madeira Cake, Mrs Meikle 1, Mrs Dearlove 2. Best Shortbread, Mrs J. B. Morri- ; v son I.' " i-' Best Jam Sandwich, Mrs Lovegrove 1, Doris’McGlashan 2. - Best Swiss ;f ßoll, Mrs Meikle 1, V M'/S M. Kieley 2r Best 6 Jam Tarts, Mrs G. Clothier -i-’-- %'yBest *6 Cocoanut Cakes, Dorothy * ftfckriage 1, Mrs Dalton 2. Best 6 Rock CakeU ; Mrs Dalton 1 ' Mid 2”' ’ • Best sfate of Turkish Delight, Daphne L<svegrove 1, {'\ Best plate of Cocoanut Ice, Mrs McGirr 1., ' • Best plates, of Toffee, Miss E. McGlashan 1. Mrs H. Dalton 2. PRESERVES, JAMS;,, JELLIES, ETC. i Best Peaches, Mrs F. Douglas 1, k Mrs Nash 2. " ~ 'Best Pears', Mrs F. Douglas 1 and Best English Gooseberries, Mrs Best ,Apples, 1 bottle, Mrs Meikle 'l. Mrs'A.t j.' Burrows 2. . ■ • ’ 1 bottle, Mrs A. J. Burrows 1, F. Douglas 2. Best Rhubarb, 1 bottle, F. Douglas 1. ' ' ' 1 Best Nectarines, 1 bottle, Mrs A. J. Burrows 1, Mrs Nash 2. V Best Marmalade, 1 jar, Mrs Wallacel, J. D. Mackay 2. Best Quince Jelly, -1 jar, F. Douglas 1, Mrs Dalton 2. Best Apple Jelly, 1 jar, Mrs Meikle

1, Mrs Dalfon‘2. S’ -feliwany other variety, Mrs Dalton •“L-Errglish Gooseberry Jam, Mm A. ' J. Borrows 1, 'Mrs Meikle 2. Best Peach Jam, H. B. Hall 1, MrsrfDaltori 2. . Best Plum (English) Jam, Mrs Dalton 1; Mrs Nash 2. y Best Plum (Japanese) Jam, H. B. Hall 1. Mrs Dalton 2. -J Best gi'een ; Tomato Jann Mrs J. B. Morrison 1, Mrs Wallace 27 - - Best Damson Jam, Mrs Nash 1, Mrs Dalton,2. ' -Best other variety, Mrs Dalton"!, Mrs Burrows 2. 0 . . ‘ pickles, ETC. Best Oniops, Mrs Dalton 1, Mrs . Nash. 2. • '. . ■ Best Collection 1 Pickles, Mrs-Dal* ;ton.l: : . . _ . ; ■ . Chutney, swcyet, Mrs" J Jf Nicol 1, Mrs Dalton 2. Best Chutney, green, Mrs Meikle D Best Chutney, apple, Mrs A. jJ Tfi Bfesfc Tomato Sauce, Mrs Nash 1, Mrs Bprrow's 2. , Best Plum Sapce, Mrs Nash 1, F. Douglas 2. ' Best ‘Apple Sauce, Mrs Dalton 1, F.Douglas,2. Best, Red Cabbage, Mrs Dalton 1 , Best Damson Pickle, Mrs Dalton 1

; NEEDLEWORK SECTION PLAIN'NEEDLRWOR^y’ Best " Article of Underclothing, hand made) : Mrs Burrett i. Best Camisole l , hand embroidered: Mias J, Newsham i. . Best Knitted or Crocheted Child’s Coat and Bonnet; Mrs Dalton i, Mrs A; J. Burrows 2. FANCY NEEDLEWORK Best' exhibit of F'auCjr/.Work : Miss Dearlove i Point Lace, Fine : Miss Bauib'ury i Drawn Thread Work, Coarse ; Miss J Newsham I Best Exhibit of Mountmellick Work • Mrs Dalton i, Miss Bam-" bury 2 Handsomest Cushion, mounted ; Mrs Fugill i and 2 O'oehet in Cotton ; Mrs A Geiseler i, Mis Nicholas 2 Best Crochet d’Oylej : Mrs Burrows i .; Best Tray or Supper Cloth ; Mrs Goldsbury i Best Table Centre ; Miss Dear love i Best Tea Cosy : Miss Dearlo ,- e i Pillow Shams ; Miss Dearlove i, Miss Newsham 2. .. Most Original Fancy Work, Linen ; Mrs G. T. Simpson i