CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 March 1916, Page 6

CAPE EGMONT SHOW.

£ SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Tlie eighteenth annual show of the Cape Egmont Horticultural Society eventuated in the Warea Hall on Friday, and proved highly successful. During its existence the Society has had a somewhat chequered career, but under its present officials it is now adopting a progressive policy, and this is reflected in the largely increased membership. Ever since its inception Mr. Jas. Burgess has occupied the position of president, and it is mainly owing to the interest that he takes in horticulture and the affairs of the Society generally that it has existed for so long. He has been ably backed up by several settlers in the district, but there are many others who could with very little trouble interest themselves in the Society's ail'airs. This year the committee took an advanced step in securing stands for exhibitors, and consequently the benching of the exhibits was much improved, the

<: ■ ■.' ■-.■; •■■E-iuy .shown ta advantage, though the effect would be improved were the boxes painted green. In quantity, the exhibits were not as large as on some previous occasions, but ir. quality they were as good, remarked the president, as he had ever seen. Another feature, too, was that the area covered by exhibits was much increased, exhibits coming from as far away as the other side of New Plymouth and Pihama. The season has not been a good one for flowers, the dry weather having lasted too long. A fortnight previously there would have been double the quantity of blooms. There were some perfect specimens of zinnias exhibited; proving that this Bower is partial to dry weather. Considering the season, the display of dahlias was "good, as this flower does best in wet weather. Jlr. Burgess showed some magnificent blooms, mostly grown, from first-year seedlings by himself. Included in them was a magnificent peony 25 inches in circumference, and some handsome dahlias of the collarette type, which is becoming so popular. Fruit was also affected by the hot weather. The early apples and pears

■ >'■ •' M' ■::„, wiTu the stone fruit, tut Messrs Burgess and Quickenden showed some fine samples of late apples and pears. Some splendid tomatoes were exhibited, but none were grown locally, all coming from New Plymouth. Some fine vegetables were exhibited, but the majority of «'>,:es were small. Pride 01. ptaec riust be awarded the onions and the mangolds, which are evidently suited to dry weather. The former were magnificent specimens of the Aiha Craig variety, fit to be shown 'anywhere. There were only three entries in mangolds, which is very small, as there must be many 1 farmers in the district with patches of this popular root. In the cookery classes competition was not very keen, but the judge expressed keen appreciation of the work done by' the ladies. The fancy work section contained some nice samples. Included therein was some Indian fancy work shown by Mrs. .T. Gill, of Okato. In the decorative section there were some pretty results achieved. The arrangements for the show were exceptionally good; Messrs J. Ross, S. Hale, J. Simpson and Parker did the bulk of the work in connection with preparing the hall for the reception of the exhibits. The' stewards all did their work well, and quickly evolved order out of chaos, so that judging could be expeditiously carried on. Miss Kate Corbett, as secretary, had every detail "-" successful show management at her finger-tips, and her department worked like clockwork, the prize tickets being promptly affixed. During the luncheon adjournment, the president, referred in # high terms of praise to her good' work, and on his initiative, she was accorded a vote of thanks for her voluntary labors in the Society's interest. Votes of thanks were also accorded the judges and stewards.

Tlie Morshead Xursery Co. had a fine exhibition, which included cactus and l><Wv dahlia*, heaths and mis'oollaneous cut blooms, as well as pot plants and several varieties of bulbs. This was in 'fTiavgf. ot Mr. Tl7 Morshead. During the afternoon there was a pood attendance, whilst in the evening the hall was crowded, anions those present being Messrs C. H. Poole, M.P., and J. S. Connett (president of the Taranaki Agricultural Society). The former gave an impressive address on '"■■ i'"'.' :i:<l obligations of all to assist the Empire in the present crisis with their lives or money. If men were not forthcoming voluntarily, conscription would el'e long be an established; fact. The afternoon tea and supper was in the hands of Mesdames Larking and Donald and Misses Larking and Donald, who were ail kept busy. At the conelusion of the show a quantity of the exhibits which were donated were submitted to auction. Mr. C. Fairbrother. .... jw'.in.eyed from Xew Plymouth espe- ■• '-v " ".-iir, in his best form. Bids came freely, and the sum of £ll 8s 3d was realised. A guessing competition for a gold watch presented by Miss M. Corhett was won by Mr. J. S. Connett. who guessed the' right number (0.1). Mrs. Muir had charge of this competition, which realised £4 7s. Mr. Connett handed the watch back, and >'"ilising an additional £2 2s fid. No one guessed the name of tlie doll donated by Mrs. A. Muh. «» it was auctioned, producing £1 1(1?. The proceeds of the show are to be devoted to the Belgian Relief Fund, which should benefit considerably thereby. The ,prize-list is as follows: POT PLANTS. (Judge, Mr. Morshead; steward, Mr. Simpson). Begonia, flowering, F. J. Campbell; collection, Mrs. F. Larking 1; foliage, F. J. Campbell 1; N.Z. fern, Miss F. Corbett 1 and 2; collection, Miss F. Corbett 1; pelargonium, Mies F. Corbett 1; cactus, Miss F. Corbett 1; specimen plant. F. .1. Campbell 1; foliage, no class specified, Miss Corbett. 1, F. J. Campbell 2; rare plant, F. J. Campbell 1. I CUT BLOOMS. (Judge, Mr. Morshead; stewards, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wells). Roses, J. Burgess 1, Miss B. West 2; collection, J. Burgess 1; abutilion, B. A. Layard 1; balsam, F. J. Campbell 1; pinks, carnation and picotees, collection, Miss M. Knight 1; verbena, Miss M. Knight 1, Mrs. M. C. Barak 2; phlox drummondi, K. Webster (New Plymouth) 1, J. Burgess 2, A. H. Moore (Opunake) h.c; antirrhiniums, collec-1 tion, A. H. Moore 1; dianthus, collection, H. D. Moss (Tataraimaka) 1, F. J. Campbell 2; fuchsia, collection. Miss B. West 1; dahlias, collection single J. Burgess 1; collection, cactus, J. Burgess 11; general collection, J. Burgess 1, Miss M. Knight 2; nasturtiums,collection,Miss M. Knight 1, J. Burgess 2; geraniums, collection, Miss B. West 1; asters, collection, K. Webster 1, J. Burgess 2; garigohj*. collection, A. H. Moore 1, J,

Burgess i>; pansies, collection, Miss B. West 1, Miss A. Julian 2: pelargoniums, collection, Miss B. West 1; penstemons, eollectio|, J. Burgess 1; sweet peas, three varieties, A. 11. Moore ); collection, A. 11. Moore 1; cannas, collection, J. Burgess 1; gaillardia, collection, Miss Thelma Clothier 1; calliopsis, J. Burgess 1. Miss Thelma Clothier 2; cosmos, Mrs. •V Muir I: schizanthis, collection, Miss Thelma Clothier 1; nemesias, Miss Thelma Clothier 1; zinnias, collection, Mrs. W. Guild (Pungarehu) 1, L. B. Webster (Xew Plymouth) 2; sunflowers, Ken. Webster 1: everlasting flowers, collection, A. 11. Moore 1; Larkspur, J. Burgess 1, Miss Thelma Clothier 2; cut blooms, collection, B. A. La yard 1, J. Burgess 2, Miss Corbett h'.c; three blooms, J. Burgess 1; dimophorthiea F. J. Campbell 1. VEGETABLES. (Judge, Mr. C. Andrews, Okato; stewards, Messrs Jas. Miller and S. Hale). Mangolds, red, W. B. Smith 1; yellow, J. Burgess 1, Mrs. L. H. Andrews 2; turnips, field, W. B. Smith 1, Bernie Ju- , lian 2; garden, W. B. Smith 1 ; carrots, field, A. E. Harding 1, J. Burgess 2; table, W. Qnickendon 1, J. Burgess 2; beet, Sen. Webster 1, J. Burgess 2, H. Fj. Moss h.c; onions, spring. Mrs. L. H. ' Andrews 1; autumn. J. Burgess 1, P.' Page 2, A. E. Harding v..v.- eschalots, ; Miss Looney (Opunakej !. A. E. Harding 2, Miss' Dix h.c; melon, pie, J. Burgess 1; vegetable marrow. W. Richardson (Tararaimakai ]. W. L. F. Chambers ' (Opunake) 2; pumpkin, heaviest, J. Burgess 1; best table, Miss F. Corbett 1, C Parker 2; cucumber, W. Qnickendon 1, W. Jenkinson (Xew Plymouth) 2; cabbage, cooking, W. Qnickendon 1; p'ckling, J. Burgess 1; lettuce, cos, H. 1). Moss 1; collection of vegetables, C. Parker 1, Mrs. F. Larking 2; beans, French or kidney, J. Bnrgesr, 1: runner, Miss F. Corbett 1, J. Burgess' 2; rhubarb, W. Qnickendon I..Mrs! P. Putt 2; parsnips, J. Burgess 1; potatoes, late', J. Burgess 1, Mrs. W. H. Julian -2; best variety in show, J. Burgess 1 : colleotion of green herbs, H. D. Moss 1, Miss K. Aylward 2.

FRUIT. "-• (Judge;, Mr. Alorshead; steward, Mr. J. Simpson). Apples, dessert, J. £urges3 1, W. Quickendon 2; kitchen, W. Quickendon 1, J. Burgess 2; collection, J. Burgess 1. W. Quickendon 2; pears, dessert, W. Quickendon \, J. Burgess 2; collection, •J. Burgas 1, \y. Quickendon 2; quinces, W. Quickendon 1, J. Burgess 2; walnuts, Miss B. West 1, W. Quickendon 2; lemons, Miss The)ma Clothier 1, A. E. Andrew, (Okato) 2; limes, J. Burgess 1, Miss Thelma Clothier 2; tomatoes, red, P. Page (New Plymouth) 1, W. Jenkinson 2, Ken. Webster h.c; collection. Pi Page 1, Ken. Webster 2; any other variety fruit, Miss K. Ayhvard'l. Miss V Corbett 2; cape gooseberries, Mrs. B. West (special); fruit, collection, J. Burgess 1.

ESERVE3. HONEY AND PICKLES. (Judges, luesdames F. Roebuck, Okato, and W. Jenkinson, New Plymouth; stewards, Misses K. Ayhvard and Joyce Clifton.

Honey, in comb w D. Moss 1 and 2; in iar, Miss K. Ayhvard 1; preserved innt collection, Mrs. F. Larking 1, Miss r. Corbett 2; jam. Mrs. W. H. Julian 1. Mrs. u. Parker 2; collection, Mrs. C. Parser j; jcny, miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2: collection, Mrs. C. Parker 1: pickies, airs. Parker 1, Mrs. F. Larking 2: collection, Miss F. Corbett 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2; sauce, Mrs. W. H. Julian 1, Mrs. F. Larking 2; wine, matured, Miss K. Ayhvard 1; chutney, collection, Mrs. C. Parker 1.

DAIRY PRODUCE. ETC. i Soap, Miss K. Aylward 1; butter, Mrs. iPcaree 1; lard, Mrs. L. H. Andrews 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2; eggs, hen, Miss Cor,bftt 1.

v BREAD, CAKES, ETC. (Judge, Mr. Nicholl, Okato; stewards, MUses B. Ayhvard and Gyrtleßarak).

Seones, P. J. Campbell 1, Miss M. V. Jones 2 j cake, without fruit, Miss B. Aylward 1; with fruit, Mrs. W. H. Julian 1; loaf, home-made, Miss M. Barrett (Pungarehu) 1, Mrs. Pearce 2; kisses, Mrs. C. Parker 1, Mrs. C. W. Corbett 2; jam tarts, Miss A. Andrews (Okato) 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2; sausage rolls, Miss A. Andrews 1. Mrs. C. W. Corbett 2; small cakes, collection, Mrs. C. Parker 1; sponge, roll, Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs. W. H. Julian 2: cooked potatoes, Mrs. Parker 1; scones, girls under 10, Miss MaryLnwn 1, Miss A. Julian 2; amateur, Miss P. West 1; bachelor, F. J. Campbell 1, I)nn Quickendon 2: shortbread, Mrs. C. W. Corbett 1. Mrs. C. Parker 2: ginger cake, Mrs. C. W. Corbett 1, Mrs. C. Parker 2: eocoanut ice. Mrs. C. W. Corbett 1, Miss V. Corbett 2; collection of sweets. Miss F. Corbett 1: jam sandwich, Mrs. L. IT, Andrews 1. V. J. Campbeli 2; pound cake, Miss B. Aylward 1. Mrs. C. W. Corbett 2; rainbow cake. Mrs. C. Parker 1. Miss B. Avlward 2; cream puffs, Mrs. C. W. Corbett 1, Mrs. C, Parker 2; cheese cakes, Mrs. C. Parker 1.

DECORATIVE SECTION". (Judges, Mesdames E: Doekrill and Mollinson, Xew Plymouth; steward, Miss F. Corbett.)'. Table basket, Miss E. Corbott 1; bowl of flowers, Miss'Corbott 1, Miss F. Corbett 2; hand bouquet, Miss F. Corbett 1; ladies' spray, Miss A. Andrew* 1, Miss Corbett 2; floral design, Mrs, Barak 1, Miss P. Corbett -2; buttonhglcs, children under Vi, Miss Thelma Clothier 1.. Miss Ruth Harding 2; table decoration, Miss F. Corbett 1, Miss A. Andrews 2; mantelpiece, Miss Corbett 1, Miss F. Corbett 2; parasol, Miss F. Corbett 1. MISCELLANEOUS. Judge, Miss Lewis, Xew Plymouth; stewards, Miss Ida Wells and Mrs. Donald. Wood-carving, Miss Clothier 1, Miss B. Aylward 2; pokerwork, Miss Clothier 1 and 2; trayeloth, Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs. F. H. Fowles h.c.; painting, Mrs. Campbell 1 and 2: fancy needlework, Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs. J. Gill Okato) h.c; cushion. Miss Aylward 1, Mrs. F. H. Fowles 2; point 'lace. Mrs. F. H. Fowles 1 and 2; drawn-thread work. Miss B. Aylward I, Mrs. F. H. Fowles 2; Mount Mellick work, Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs. W. H. Julian h.c; Tenerifl'e work, Miss B. Aylward 1; ribbon work, Miss B. Aylward 1, Mrs.'Clothier 2; table centre, washable, Mrs, F. H. Fowles 1. Miss B. Avlward 2; wool •arment, Mrs. W. H.' Julian 1, Mrs. B. Aroa (Okato) 2: cotton crochet Mrs. W. K. Julian 1, Mrs. W. West 2; fancy needlework, property of exhibitor, Miss B Aylward 1, Miss Andrews 2; darned sock, girls under 14, Miss K. Daly (New Plymouth) ]. Miss Clara Corbett (Okato) 2; buttonholes and bindiV Miss K. Daly 1, Miss Clara Corbett 2": writing (girls under ll 1 ), Millieent Jones (Xewali road) 1, Imlah Harrison (Pungarehu) 2; girls over 11, Doris Hale I, Mavy Lawn 2; boys under 11. 0. Lett (Pungarehu) 1, John Lawn 2: boys over 11, Monte Barak 1, Hector Well's 2.

PRIZES. Points prizes were won as follows: Pot plants'(Mrs. F. Lsrking's special), Miss F. Corbett 17 points, F. J. Campbell 14 points; cut bloom (Mr. Burgess' special), J. Burgess 40 points, A. H. Moore IQ, points, Thelma Clothier 14 points, Bertha West 12 points, Miss Knight 11 points; vegetables. {Mr. Wilkinson's special), J. Burgess 35 points, W. Quickendon 12 points; fruit (Mr. Wilkinson's special), J. Burgess 24 points, W. Quickendon IT points; preserves, honey, etc. (Taranaki Herald and Budget's special), Mrs! Parker 19 points, Miss F. Corbett 8 points, Mrs. Larking 7 points; bread, cakes, etc. (Mr. Newton King's special), -Mrs. Parker 23 points. Mrs. C. W. Corbett 18 points, Miss E. Ayhvard 11 points; floral decorations (Mr. Burgess' special), Miss F. Covbctt 18 points, Miss Corbett 9 points; miscellaneous (Mr. W. Lind's special). Miss Ayhvard 28 points, Mrs. F. H. Fowles 12 points.