Successful Summer Show at Geraldine

Temuka Leader, Issue 10661, 14 February 1931, Page 3

Successful Summer Show at Geraldine

Horticultural Society makes a Bright Showing

AH Round is Good.

In the afternoon, the exhibition was visited by Mr T. D. Burnell. M.P., the Society’s patron, and donor of the prizes for Hie special competition for cottage gardens, who briefly addressed those !>'*<> sent, and- offered congratulations on the success of the display. The champion gladiolus in the show was exhibited by Mr G. Coombs, while the similar award in the rose section was won by Mr A. M. Fyfe. The new addition to the Society's schedule this year, the cottage garden competition, attracted the very encouraging entry of IG, and the judge. (Mr Grainger, of Timarn), who was accompanied on his tour of inspection by a. “Leader” reporter, expressed himself as pleasantly surprised with the well-kept appearance of the competitors’ gardens, the majority of which were a model of neatness, and combined tasteful lay-out with general utility. Points were given for lay-out, flowers, fruit, and vegetables, and competition was very keen for the placiugs, the garden of the winner, Mr R. H. Orbell I'JO points ) receiving, the first prize on tin* points gained through extra consideration put into bedding. Miss Riches, Mr McKinley, and Mr J. Slattery, who each secured So points, shared the second award.

Special comment was made by Mr Grainger on the neatness and quiet beauty of the entry of one competitor suffering from the handicap of having only one arm. In making! known his decision, the Judge included a recommendation that for next year the area of the gardens allowed to compete be defined, and the amount of experience of the entrant be taken into consideration.

Once again, Mr J. Slattery, assisted by a band of energetic officials, carried out the many and arduous duties •of secretary in a manner that contributed greatly to the smooth running and success of the arrangements. The officials of the Society are; Patron, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.: president, Rev. E. X. Biakiston; vice-presidents, Mrs -J. M. H. Tripp, Mrs J. Sinclair Thomson, Mrs Fish, Mr G. I. Hamilton, Mr AV. T. Turner, and Mr R. A. Dixon: committee, Archdeacon Purchas. Messrs G. H. Patrick, A. M. Fyfe. G. Coombs. A. V. Simmons, Mesdames Clift. Mitchelmore, Misses Howell. AA ilJiams, and Hawke; auditor, Mr IH. Bannehr: hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr J. C. Slattery. THE OFFICIAL LUNCHEON. MU BURNETT ADDRESSES THE GATHERING. After the morning's judging, an official luncheon was held at AValker's tearooms, at which .special reference was made hy Mr G. IE Patrick (a member of the committee) to tho death of Air Frank Sanders, of Temnka, who bad missed adjudicating; at the Society’s show only twice in l<> years; and a vote of sympathy with Ids widow was passed. Mr Patrick also look the opportunity to thank tin* judges tor ihesr help, and asked Cum for any criticism or suggestions. "I wish to eoimrat nlat-- Gi" Society on its splendid exhibition, slated Mr Earn. Smith, of Temuka, in acknowledging He v ' llr of thanks. ‘■Some of lh<> ehmses were most difficult to ;-epara,e, and. taken all round, the competition was of a vry high standard, and all of excellent quality. - ’ .Mr .1. E. Grainger, Tima rn, endorsed Mr Smith - reman-;-, -aging that the poor -ea-ou had given (lie flowers a ehanee, hm. in spite Of this, (lie show g a a 'M'd f one. • On the arrival of Mr Burm a m the afternoon, tlie H’v, ,v N Biakiston (president) aiinouncen the result of the M.I’.V speeial competition, and iulruduccd the epeaker.

Vegetables ami Fruit

Allowing for Season, Quality

In pleasant contrast with Thursday’s sombre skies, the premier blooms cf Geraldine and surrounding' districts combined in colorful splendour m the Town Hall, in the morning, afternoon, and evening, to make the annual Summer Show of the Geraldine Horticultural Society one of considerable merit. The best the district could put forth in vegetables, fruit, produce, cookery, and home industries was also on display, and the whole exhibition, in the opinion of the judges, was extremely creditable in such a poor season. . . Unexpected rain and sleet overnight aetnmentally affected a number of the blooms which had been left out, and some of these were spoiled to such an extent that they had to be thrown away. The unsettled condition of the weather reflected adversely on the attendance at the Show, more especially in the afternoon, and takings dropped considerably. Public support given in the evening, however, despite the intermittent showers, v/as very SB>tisf 3iCtory < Entries totalled 482, some 40 fewer than the number received for last year’s Summer Show, and although this represented a falling-off in some sections, particularly the fruit, others—notably the sweet pea classes—showed corresponding increases.

“It gives me great pleasure to be among you at this fine show today,” said Mr Burnett, “especially,” he added with a twinkle in his eye, “when I hear that glorious rain paltering down on the roof, for it mentis a reduction in our overdrafts. Never mind your harvest or your {lower show —yon will gel increased revenue this evening. “Now, 1 have to congratulate yon on the fine display made, in spite of (he Canterbury nor’-wester. You know,” he added chattily, “I have a friendly feeling towards the nor’-west wind, because in winter iu the back country it saves the lives of thousands of sheep in times of bad snow.”

Returning to the flower show. Mr Burnett said that he was proud that the “last-minute” garden competition had attracted 1G entries: ii showed a healthy spirit of rivalry. Xext year, he hoped, there would he a separate competition for men working in* office and workshop. “Apart from the cultivation of a love of Jiowers resulting from shows,” he continued, “they have a distinct psychological effect on people: when one sees the beautiful effects of them, it is brought home to one that worries and cares should be thrown aside.

“I have very great pleasure,” he concluded, “in wishing success and continued success to the Geraldine Horticultural Society, and may it long flourish in this, may I say, garden town of Geraldine.”

THE JUDGES’ REMARKS. DETAILED OPINIONS EXPRESS PLEASURE AT DISPLAY. Of particular interest because (hey are indicative of the standard of the (lowers, fruit, and produce of Hie community, the detailed comments of the judges, made specially to a reporter of this newspaper, are as follow: Cut Flowers. “The standard is very good as far as the llowers arc concerned, when one considers the poorness ol the season,’’ commented Mr J. K. Grainger, who adjudicated in this division. “The champion stem in the gladioli is the best I have seen at any period this season. Its 14 llowers on the one stalk made a particularly outstanding spike. The variety and qualiiy of the sweet peas were good, and the dahlias made a line display, although there was only one exhibit. There was also a good range of colour in Hi' 1 collection of silpiglossis. The overnight rain previous io the show undoubtedly made a difference to a number of the entries.”

Remarking on the ctmiparaf ively high <1 u-tlity of tin 1 vegetables on .show, .Mr Funi. Smith .staled Ilia I ilie exhibit of the first prize-winner in ihe eollect ion of nine varieties was ijiiile an outstanding one, all she vegetables in the display being of the very lirst grade. ’l'lle cabbages wrrr a very clean lei, and o' the la rye entry, the Tali-man variety was particularly \V"|! crown. lu the beetroot elass. Ilewe was the usual la" 1 !! competit imi. and all entries were of rood quality. Ti" la rue munher of entrants in the potato sections e.\h i nit e,! sti; ie \ cry line tubers: in th-' "anv variety" class, the com-p.-tition was very clo-e, I lie first prize ii'-iiau awarded to Robin Adairs, and the second io Kin - 1-id ward r - !m»i h specimens above the e; 1 1 i ;; a ry. KTc ll a!o! -, in pickling an I ; :a a ■ ■, arb-l ie-, were wry line, Kn'ries in I lie frail we re ti s appoint in. in n uni her, ;iml the ij.ialii v '• a - not of ili e n-aa I li ig h ■’ a ii'iard > xhii'iled at I le- show. For lie- ; i/e of t le- n. and allowing for tie- -eason, Mr smith qi;;i jaded, one w onld not be a lih' (u yei a litter -)iow. Tlefe were nearly as many entries in the ve-e----tab!c section us iu the show of the

COTTAGE GARDENS

Christchurch Horticultural Society,

i in'the city two weeks ago. Produce ami Cookery. Despite the large entry, the standard of the goods in the produce and cookery classes was only fair, and not quite up to what might have been .expected from such a number of competitors, was the opinion of the judges. The quality of the butter was only medium, they said, hut the bread was good. Oven scoues and pikelets were also well baked, while the fruit cake was only fair, and the sponges were rolled too tightly and too heavy. There was nice variety in the rich cake, but here again the quality was only medium, as was that in (he seed cake division. Sponge sandwiches were the best exhibits in the class; some good entries in some sections, however, failed to get prizes because they were not according to schedule. Preserved fruits and jams were very good. Children's Section. There were only two entrants in the children’s section, but their work was very satisfactory, and there was little between the competitors. Home Industry. Iu the home industry, section, the class of work was not as good as was expected, Mrs Orbell, the judge in this section, staled, and there were not so many entries as there should have been. Some of the first prizes were well-earned, but, taken on the whole, there was not the interest shown that could reasonably be expected. Decorative. “Very good: the arrangement and colouring of the exhibits were most tasteful and beautiful,” was the comment in the decorative section. In the bowl of hardy cut {lowers class, the judges’ awards were:-—Miss E. Mdlroy ami Mrs H. ,1. Brewer (equal) 1, and Miss Naylor 2. The entries of Mrs Brewer and Miss Naylor were not according to schedule, and so Miss Mdlroy was placed first, with -Mrs W, J. Coaling second. THE LIST OF AWARDS. JUDGES WHO UNDERTOOK THE WORK. Those who kindly consented to undertake the arduous work of judging the various sections of the Show were: — Mr J. E. Grainger, cul {lowers: Mr Fnrn. Smith, fruit and vegetables: Mrs R. 11. Orbell, , homo industry.

The list of awards is as follows

Cottage Garden competition (Mr ’J’. D. Burnett's special first prize of .CG Ms; second award of £1 Is given by the Society) (16) —R. H. Orbell (lay-out 26, flowers Go, fruit 10, vegetables 20) HO points, 1; Miss riches (20, 25. 20. 20). Mr .McKinley (25, GO, 10, 20) ami J. Slattery ( 20, 25, 15, 25) Go points (equal), 2. POT PLANTS, Fern (2) —Mrs Fish 1, Mrs G. 11. Patrick 2. Foliage pot plant (G) .Mrs G. 11. Patrick 1 and 2. Flowering pot plant (2) —Mrs G. H. Patrick 1. Mrs Slattery 2’. Single g.eranium (2) —G, H. Patrick 1. Double geranium (1) —G. 11. Patrick 1. Fuchsia (3) —.Miss Williams 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Pot plant not otherwise specified (1) —G. 11. Patrick 1.

CUT FLOWERS. Six varieties roses (Morrison Bros.’ prizes) (2) —G. I. Hamilton 1, E. H. Logan 2. Three varieties roses (5) —Rev. T. Stinson 1, G. I. Hamilton 2. One rose (2) —A. M. Fyfe 1, G. 1. Hamilton 2. Four varieties stock (3) —Furn. Smith 1, .Mrs G. Thatcher 2. Four varieties verbenas (1) —Mrs R. H. Orbell 1, Mrs .1. South 2. Six varieties Phhsies (5) Furn. Smith 1, J. Slattery 2. Six varieties violas (3) Furn. Smith 1, G. 11. Patrick 2. Calendula marigolds (10) —Miss Ena Brewer 1, Mrs L. Coulter 2, Mrs Coaling 3. African marigolds (1) —0. C. Stephens 1, E, 11. Williams 2. French marigolds (5) 0. C. Stephens 1, Miss Uavis 2Double asters (2) —Mrs A. M. Fyfe 1, Mrs G. Thatcher 2. Collection nemesia (Mrs Slattery’s prize) (3) —Mrs A. M. Fyfe 1, Master Jim South 2. Salpiglossis (3) —.Mrs L. Coulter 1. Mrs X. Lysaght 2. Nasturtium (1) —Mrs A. M. Fyfe 1, Mrs J. South 2. Poppies (2.) —Mrs R. 11. Or bell 1. Phlox drummondi (Mrs T. Hughes’s prize) (5) —Mrs R. H. Orbell's 1. Mrs A. M. Fyfe 2. Four varieties double dahlias (2) —G. 1. Hamilton 1. Four varieties cactus dahlias til—G. I. Hamilton 1. Four blooms dahlias not otherwise specilied (1) —G. J. Hamilton J, Six varieties carnations or pico(eesi (Mr G. Coombe’s prize) (7) Mrs R. H. Orbell 1. A. V. Simmons 2, R. Billings 3. inly (7)—.Mrs G. Tlmtehor 1; Rev. T. Stinson 2. Petunias ( ! I—Miss Ena Brewer 1. A. ('. McPherson 2. Nine varieties gladioli (Mr G. Coomb's prize) (1) —G, 11, Patrick 1. Six varieties gladioli ( Rev, E. X. Blakislon's prize) (3) Furn, Smith 1. G. I. Hamilton 2, Three varieties gladioli (Mr J. Slattery’s prize) 1,3) G. Coombs 1, Furn. Smith 2. One bloom gladiolus (I)—Furn. Smith 1. G. Coombs 2. Three primulinus hybrid gladioli (2) —G. I. Hamilton 1, Furn. Smith 2. Six varieties antirrhinums (7 )—■-Rev. T. Stinson 1. Mrs A. M. Fyfe 2. Three varieties dunhlo geraniums l 1 ) Mrs Kish 1. Mi". .). MeDonald 2, Miss Joan McKeihnif 3. Threo varieties single 'aaai uin ■ (!')- Miss A. Riches 1. Mrs (unis Mrs A. M. Fyfe' 3. Six varieties mo.ti pt-as (Rev. JO. X Rial, ist oil’s prize i (2 ) Furn. Smith 1, Re \. T. Stinson 2. Three Valieties swel peas i.'ti — Furn. Smith J, .Mrs J. .South 2. Vase of

swee’ peas, no folia ue —Mrs .). Snath 1. Rev, 'l'. Stinson Nine Iti m iles ha nly cm llowei s (M r Fani. Smil h's prize II 1 > Mrs lv Ti ll *rn!ev (I, 11. I’alrick he. Six

imiches hardy car dowers (Mr.; .1. M . 11, T I i pp'-'l pl iZe ( ( R , 11, ( tfiie 11 l _ 1 tfr, T. SI in son I’, (1. 11. I';i' ri,■ ■, Nine varieties annuals t Vale, ami Co.'s prize) ( li i —-Kev. T Si in, on i. sj\ varieties animals i Mr -I, F. Howe's prize) (. 1 i—J. Si a Mery 1. FKIMT, Collision iniit (Mrs ,J. M. 11. Tiippc prize i tli Mrs 11. Mtlciielmore I. Ka jihei lies I 2 i— .Mrs A. ,M. Fy fe and C. A. ,M. .Macdonald (equalj 1, Ked currants (1} —„Mit

lA. AI. Pyfc 1. Dessert apples. I gathered in 1931 (C.F.C.A. prize) (2) —.Mrs J. D. McKcchuie 1. O. H. Patrick 2. Cooking apples, gailiercd in 19 31 (Mr A. V. Simmons’s prize (5) —C. AC Gimson 1. MrsD. Bennett 2. Blue plums (I) —Miss Davis 2. Aiiv other variety plums (3) —G. H. Patrick I.G. I.- Hamilton 2. Pears (Air A. V. Simmons's prize) (2) —G. H. Patrick 1 and 2. Apricots (1) —Aliss Davis 1. VEGETABLES. Tomatoes (Air A. V. Simmons's prize (2) —.1. Slattery 1 and 2. Nine seasonable Varieties vegetables (Te Aro’ Seed Co.’s prize) (!) —W. Coles 1, E. H. Williams 2. Two Cooper’s Perfection cabbages (F. Cooper and Co.’s prize (1) L Slattery 1. Two cabbages (7) —S. Tozer 1, Mrs G, Thatcher 2. Three short carrots ((I) —It. Billings j.. Aliss Al. Bav 2. Three long carrots (1) —W. Coles 1, K. Billings 2. Three parsnips (a). — it. Billings L E. H. Williams 2. Three turnips (4) —E. H. Williams 1, W. Coles 2. Onions (3) —S. Tozer 1. E. H. Williams 2. Beet, turnip-rooted (12 1 —C. W. Gimson 1, A. V. Simmons 2, Aliss AI. Ray h.c. Lettuce (3) J. Alcllroy 1, E. H. Williams 2. Kidney potatoes (Pyne and Co.’s prizes) (2) —Rev. T. Stinson J, ,L Slattery 2. Any variety white potato except kidney (C.F.C.A. prizes) (6) —A. Y. Simmons 1, Aliss Davis 2. W. Coles h.c. Any variety red potatoes (5) —J. Stevens 1. Black kidney potatoes (Sutton and Co.’s prize (4) —S. Tozer 1, Rev. 'T. Stinson 2. Any variety potatoes (T. D. Lennie and Co.'s prize) (91 —Airs D. Bennett 1, .Master Wallace McCullough 2. Peas (3)—-E. H. Williams 1, Airs Curtis 2. Brfcad beans (1) —W. T. Turner 1. Runner beans (2) —Airs Curtis 1. T/ Bates 2. French beans (4)- —T. Bate,?, I, W. Coles 2. Butter beans (I)—--" T. Bates 2. Rhubarb (3) —W. Coles 1, S. Tozer 2. A r egetable marrows (5) —C. W. Ginisdn 1. AI. Asldn 2. Pickling eschalots (9) W. Coles 1. R. Billings 2. Giant eschalots (6) —-R, Billings 1. S. Tozer 2. DECORATIVE. ~ • Hand bouquet ( t >—-Aliss Ena Brower 1, Airs W. J. Coaling 2. Floating bowl (15)—-Airs H. .1. Brewer 1, Airs E. H. Williams. 2;Bowl hardy cut flowers (Mrs .1. M. H. Tripp's prize) (111—Aliss E. Alcllroy 1. Airs W. '.).' Coaling 2. Bowl one varieiy hardy- cut flowers. (Aliss Howell's prize) (7 1-—Airs, 11, .1. Brewer 1, Mrs W, J. Coaling 2. Bowl sweet, peas ( (I) —Aliss Davis I, Airs C. Inulis and Miss Williams (equal) 2. Decorated table (I)) - Aliss E. Alcllroy 1, Mrs H. ,1. Brewer 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION (under K.I). Vase flowers (,1) —AI aggie A'i'm cent 1. Spray and buttonhole (II —Maggie Vincent 1. Oven scones (2) —Maggie Vincent 1. AI. Barrett 2. Pikelets (2) —Maggie- Vincent T" AI. Barrett 2. Sponge, sandwich.(2) —AT. Barrett' 1, Maggie Vincent 2. PRODUCE AND COOKERY, . Butter (5) —Airs John South, T, Airs A. AI. Fyfe 2, Loaf home-made bread (“Reform” Flour prize) (3) —Airs li. Toomoy 1. Airs ,1. Viacom 2. Nut loaf ('‘Reform'’ Flour prize) (3) —Aliss V. Turner 3. Airs ,). Barred 2. Shortbread (0) —Mrs K. AlcKenzie 1. Oven scones ((>V —Airs J. Barred. 1. Miss V. Turner 2. Girdle scones (2) Aliss Naomi Kclman 1, Airs A. AL Fyfe 2. Date ■I. Barred 2. Pikelets (s)—-Mrs .1. scones (1) —Airs H. H. Cain 1. AH.. Barred. J, Airs A. Al. Fyfe 2. Sultana cake (!))-—• Airs L. Honey (. Mrs H. H. Cain 2. Dark fruit -caM’ (Aulsebrook ami Co.'s prize) (9) — 1 Aliss N. Kelmau 1, Aliss Alary Henry 2. Seed cake (!)) Aliss V. Turner 1, Airs J. Barrett 2. Gingerbread (10) —Aliss N. Kclman 1, Albs Mary Henry 2. Sponge sandwich (6) —Aliss N. Kelrnan 1, Mrs H. H. Cain 2. Sponge rod (G) —Airs H. H. Cain 1, Airs J. Vincent 2. Two kinds Jam (3) —Airs N, Kelrnan 1. Airs K. AlcKenzie 2. Two kinds bottled fruit (3) —Aliss Alary Henry 1 and 2. Hen’s eggs (3) —Airs K. McKenzie 1, Airs D. Bennett 2.

HOME INDUSTRY. Fancy Apron (G) —Miss 0. Stinson 1, Miss Madeline Kennedy 2. Best article from suear hag (tilMiss 0. Stinson 1, Mrs Vincent 2. Best article from flnnr hag (2) - Miss Williams 1. Cross-stitch work (5) —Mrs R. McKeown 1, Miss O. Stinson 2, Raflla work (()- —Miss Gray burn 1, Mrs ,L Patterson 2, Worked cushion cover (s)—Miss I*l. Walker 1, Miss Myrtle Vincent 2. Supper cloth (G) Miss T. Turton 1, Miss O. Stinson 2. Embroidered supper cloth (G)---Miss U. Stinson 1, Miss T. Turton 2, Embroidered table mats (-I I Miss E. Pugh 1 and 2. Men’s socks, ha ml-knifled (3) —Mrs 11. Scott 1, Miss T. Tnrlon 2. Embroidered pillow sham (2) Miss O. Stinson 1 and 2, Princess petticoat ( 1) Miss Myrtle Vincent 1. Nightdress (i, ) —Mi-,-o. Stinson 1. Soft home-made toy (31 Mrs L. E. Williams 1, Miss Naylor 2