EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS

Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1929, Page 10

EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW. FINE DISPLAY OF DAFFODILS. With every bloom possessing- those distinctive features peculiar to the prizewinner and bearing mute testimony to the care that had been lavished upon it to bring it up to exhibition standard, the assemblage of flowers and pot plants that bedecked the stalls at the Stratford Horticultural Society’s Spring Show on Saturday presented a picture pleasing to enthusiast and layman alike. The rough weather experienced over the past few days took toll of the blooms in many Taranaki gardens and a number of exhibits did not arrive at’ the show, but those that did. were in excellent condition and entries were as numerous as last year. Had it' not been for the bad weather the total would have been above that of the previous show. There was a distinct falling off in the open daffodil class entries, those of Mr. J. Slater, Lower Hutt, being the sole representatives of their class. But those blooms were excellent of their kind and it would be difficult to find superior. The exhibition of anemones was exceptionally good, while the decorative section would compare favourably with any section of that kind. The show was officially opened at 2.30 p.m. and by 3 p.m. there was a large crowd drifting between the town hall stalls in admiration of the magnificent displays they supported. The organisation generally was good and reflected credit upon all those members of the society who assisted. “The . large growers did not come forward to compete in the open classes as well as they have done in the past, and the society will probably review the classes so that the . smaller grower will be able to compete,” said the president (Mr. E. H. Young) in officially opening the show in the. absence of Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P., who was prevented from being present by a late sitting of Parliament. All the other sections were well filled and competition was keen, Mr. Young continued. Especially was this noticeable in the daffodil classes. The decorative work was a splendid exhibition. Points prizes worked out on Saturday were won as follow: —Novice decorative, Mrs. E. H. Young; daffodils (amateur), Mr. S. Lewis (Eltham); open, Mr. J. Slater (Lower Hutt); local, Mrs. J. B. Clemow, junr.; decorative, Miss F. Walker. ' The prize list is:— POT PLANTS. Aspidistra.—Miss Swaddling I. Cyclamen.—Mrs. CresswelLl and 2. Maidenhair fern.—Dr. D. Gordon 1. Flowering plant.—Miss Swaddling 1, Mrs. Cresswell 2. - . CUT FLOWERS. ~ Anemone, one single.—Mrs. A. Fergusonl 1, Mrs. A. G. gangster 2, Mrs. R. G. Harkness 3. One double.—Mrs. Tecopsky 1, Mrs. D. Mourie 2, Mrs. E. Coldwell 3. Three single.—Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. T. T. Murray 2, Mrs. Ferguson 3. Three double.—Mrs. Mourie I, Mrs. Tecofsky 2, Mrs. Ferguson 3. . \ Collection of six.—Mrs. Murray 1, Mrs. Mourie 2, Mrs; gangster 3. Camellia collection.—Mrs. Syme 1, L. Corkill 2, Mrs. Ferguson 3. Daphne; three heads.—Mrs. J. Petrie 1, Mrs. Syme 2. / Freesia, one vase of not more than 12. —Mrs. Mourie I. Heath.—Mrs. Mourie 1. Hyacinth. —Miss Swaddling 1, Mrs. M. .‘Nodder 2; Miss Craig 3. ' Collection of hyacinths. —Miss Craig 1, 'Mrs. Petrie 2. ' Lochenalia. —Mrs. G. H. Pacey 1, Mrs. Nodder 2. Six blooms of pansies.—Mrs. Mourie 1, Miss Harris 2. . Violas. —Mrs. Mourie I, Mrs. Jenkins 2; ' ' < Polyanthus.—Mrs. Mourie 1, L. Horn '2, Mrs. Jenkins 3. Primula. —Mrs.'Mourie 1, Dr. D. Gordon 2. Primrose collection.—L. Horn 1, Mrs. Jenkins 2. Ranunculus. —Mrs. Muggleton 2. Rhododendron. —Mrs. Syme 1, Collection. —Mrs. Syme 1. Sparaxiae.—Mrs. Mourie 1. Collection stocks.^—Mrs. Pacey 1, Dr. D. Gordon 2. Tulip.—Mrs. Mourie 1 and 2. Wallflowers.-—Miss Wilson 1, Mrs. Pacey 2. Blooms not otherwise enumerated. — Mrs.' Mourie 1, Dr. D. Gordon 2, Mrs. Tecofsky 3. Collection of red flowers. —Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. Syme 2. , Blue flowers.—Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. Syme 2. Yellow flowers. —Mrs. Mourie I, Mrs. Syme 2. Violets. —Mrs. Clemow 1, Mrs. Young 2. AMATEUR CLASSES. Collection of six varieties.—Master Lewis 1, R. J. Pepperell 2. Collection of 12 varieties. —S. Lewis 1, R. J. Pepperell 2. Six varieties any or all divisions la, lb, Ic.—S. Lewis 1, R. J. Pepperell 2, H." C. Johnson 3. Divisions 2a and b. —H. C. Johnson I, 8. Lewis 2. Divisions 3a and b. —S. Lewis 1. Divisions 4a and b.—H. C. Johnson 1, Mrs. Mourie 2, R. J. Pepperell 3. Three varieties, divisions la, b and c. —S. Lewis 1, H. C. Johnson 2, R. J. Pepperell 3. Divisions 2a and b. —H. C. Johnson I, 8. Lewis 2. Mrs. Mourie 3. Divisions 3a and b. —Mrs. Mourie 1 and 3, S. Lewis 2. Divisions 4a and b.—S. Lewis 1, H. C. Johnson 2, Mrs. Mourie 3. Division 8. —Mrs. Mourie 1 and 2, S. Lewis 3. Division 9. —S. Lewis .1. Division 10. —S. Lewis 1, R. J. Pepperell 2. Yellow trumpet. —Master Lewis 1, Mrs. Mourie 2, H. C. Johnson 3. White trumpet.—B. Lewis 1, Mrs. ■Mourie 2. / .. Bi-colour trumpet.—Master G. Forman I, H. p. Johnson ,2, 8. Lewis 3.

Division 2b. —H. C. Johnson 1, F. Pepperell 2, S. Lewis 3. One barii.—R. J. Pepperell 1. Mrs. | Mourie 2 and 3. One ledsii (4a). —H. C. Johnson 1, S. Lewis 2, Mrs. Mourie 3. Division 4b. —H. C. Johnson 1, 8. Lewis 2, R. J. Pepperell 3. Tazetta hybrid.—Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. Syme 2, S. Lewis 3. Poeticus. —M Ss Swaddling 1, S. Lewis 2, 11. C. Johnson 3. One double. —Mrs. Mourie 1, S. Lewis 2, H. C. Johnson 3. I Any other variety.—S. Lewis 1, H. C. Johnson 2.— OPEN CLASSES. There was only one entry in this class ’ —that of Mr. J. Slater, Lower 1 won the challenge cup valued at £l5 15s donated by the Stratford drapers and clothiers as a points prize for the class. Mr. Slater also won Mr. W. Pettigrew’s i trophy of £1 Is for 15 varieties of 1 daffodil representing the different divI isions. LOCAL CLASSES. Three varieties, one of each divisions la, lb and Ic.—Mrs. J. B. Clemow, junr. 1, Dr. D. Gordon 2. Three varieties, one of each, divisions 2a and 2b. —Miss M. Craig 1. ,H. C*. Johnson 2, Mrs. Clemow 3. Divisions 3a and 3b. —Mrs. Clemow 1, Mrs. J. Petrie 2. . Divisions 4a and 4b.—Dr. D. Gordon 1. ■Division B.—Mrs. Clemow 1. Division 10.—H. C. Johnson 1, Mrs. Clemow 2. One variety of long trumpet.—H. C. Johnson 1, Dr. D. Gordon 2, Miss Craig 3/ Incomparabilis.—H. C. Johnson 1, Mrs. Clemow 2, Dr. D. Gordon 3. JBarrii.—Mrs. Clemow 1, H. C. Johnson 2. Leedsii. —Dr. D. Gordon 1, H. C. Johnson 2, Mrs. Clemow 3. Tazetta hybrid.—Mrs. Petrie 1, Mrs. Clemow 2. Poeticus, —Miss Craig 1, H. C. Johnson 2,*Mrs. Clemow 3. Double. —Mrs. T. T. Murray 1, H. C. Johnson 2, Dr. D. Gordon 3. UNCLASSIFIED BLOOMS. Three blooms, any or one variety,— Mrs. Clemow 1, H. C. Johnson 2, Mrs. E. Caldwell 3. Six blooms. —S. A. Maun 1, .Mrs. Clemow 2, H. C. Johnson 3. Twelve blooms.—Mrs. Caldwell 1, Mrs. ClemoAV 2, Dr. D. Gordon 3. DECORATIVE. - ; Bridal boquet.—Miss F. Walker 1, Mrs. L. Corkill 2. ; Bridesmaidls basket.—Miss Walker 1. i Mrs. Corkill 2. | NOVICE SECTION. ! Bowl of flowers with any foliage.— | Mrs. Riera 1, Miss Walker 2.. I Vase of flowers for effect.—Mrs. N. ; B. Curtis 1, Miss Mann 2, Mrs. Riera I h.c. : Bowl of anemones. —Mrs. J. B. Clemow, junr., 1, Miss Walker 2, Mrs. Curtis 3. Bowl of narcissi.—Miss Walker 1, Mrs. Riera 2. Vase of narcissi, —Miss Mann 1, Miss Hall 2. Miss Ansley 3. ' ’ Bowl of floating flowers. —Miss Mann 1, Mrs. E. 11. Young 2. Decorated table. —Miss Ansley 1. Miss Bartlett 2. Decorated basket of 'violets for girls under 17 (trophy valued at 10s 6d donated by Mr. W. Harris).—Cora Anderson I.’

NGAERE SCHOOL CONTROL. RESIGNATION OF MR. PIPERThe Ngaere school committee mot on Friday night, the chairman (Mr. H. C. Taylor) presiding. The resignation of Mr. J. Piper, who has left the district, was received with regret, eulogistic reference being made to his activities on behalf of the school during his four years as a committeeman. Mr. O. Partridge fills the vacancy. The roll had increased, reported the headmaster (Mr. T. Taylor). During the month the school had been visited by the- senior inspector, Miss Blackie, physical instructor, and Mr. R. Syme, agricultural instructor. The report v.as considered by the committee to be highly satisfactory, and the staff was congratulated upon the standard that had been attained. The old fences would be renewed and altered where necessary to suit existing conditions, it was decided. After consultation with the Education Board the site of the old building will be concreted. It was decided to -re-i.*state the Great War roll of honour, details being left to the secretary (Mr. E. Bocock) and the headmaster with power to act. HUIROA NEWS. Hard frosts have been prevalent in the Huiroa district of late and have been responsible for retarding the. growth of feed considerably. Some of the older settlers consider, this the worst spring experienced in the Huiroa area for 15 years. As the land responds well to manure a number of farmers are still top-dressing to ensure a sufficiency of feed in the near future. Mr. A. Harris, Cardiff, has purchased a property in the district and has taken up residence. Mr. F. Bevins has also made his home here. Though lengthy, an earthquake shock felt in Huiroa at 2.30 a.m. on Tuesday was not severe. GENERAL ITEMS. The Stratford Sports and Pastimes Club has decided to hold another boxing tournament in the Town Hall on October 19. The main attraction : will be the Hector Leckie v. Tommy Donovan match, which should excite keen interest among fans. The referee will be Mr. A. Maxwell, Wellington. The match committee has been instructed to .endeavour to get E. Oxley (Pahiatua) to .again

the best of the Taranaki boys for. the remaining bouts. The reputation of the Auckland Warehouse Drapery and Clothing Store (opposite County Hotel), Stratford, is now well established as a thoroughly dependable house in which to get quality goods at a low figure. They win and hold a steady trade by selling on these lines. Specialising in household and linen goods, dress goods, hosiery, vests and bloomers, etc. Men’s ' and boys’ clothing and mercery. Auckland Warehouse, Stratford.* KING'S THEATRE, STRATFORD. “HOMESICK.” A grudge fight which starts in New York City, is continued clear across the continent and in California is one of the comedy high lights of “Homesick, Fox Film, which is coming to the King’s Theatre, to-night. It features Sammy Cohen, popular screen comic, and has a supporting company which includes Marjorie Beebe, screen star comedienne, and Harry Sweet, who starred in a half-hundred short comedy subjects a few years back. .. „ The comedy incidents in “Homesick revolve around a transcontinental bicycle race with a prize of 25,000 and Cohen and Sweet as contestants for the cash and Marjorie. At each stop across country Coken' and Sweet engage in fist fights in an effort to settle an old grudge. There is a stampede of cattle which involves the riders, a forest fire and other calamities.