FLORAL SOCIETY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18202, 1 March 1929, Page 3

FLORAL SOCIETY

AUTUMN SHOW. A PRETTY EXHIBITION. President—Air George J. Sealev ; committee oi management—Messrs B. H. Low, G. S. Ridley, R. Stewart, A. Thoreau, W. Hogg, J. Stevens. A. Jones; Mesdames J. Auld, W. Burns, \Y. G. Cooper, R. D. King, R. 11. Rhodes, W. Rooney, A. Segar, A. J. Wig ley; lion, secretary and treasurer, Air P. T. Knowles.

A wealth of colour was provided in the Caroline Bay Hall yesterday, when the Autumn Show of tile Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society was opened in fine weather. Considering tho recent dry spell, the display was a very creditable one, and in many ways superior to that of last year. The various exhibits attracted a good deal of attention from the public, who visited tho show in goodly numbers throughout yesterday afternoon and evening. The flower stands held some outstanding exhibits, and the home industries and other classes associated with the show, which were displayed in a special room were of considerable merit. Ihe floral section included some very fine exhibits, and although in a number of sections, competition was not keen, and blooms showed signs of the dry spell that is being experienced, some outstanding exhibits were to be seen. Entries in the home industries and children’s sections were disappointing, but the work in the majority of cases showed great care, and was of a meritorious standard. There was good competition for the Elworthy Cup for roses, which was carried off by Airs J. Auld. The blooms were magnificent for this time of the year. They were of a good colour, well formed, and without blemish. The collection of hardy cut flowers (herbaceous) for the Gibson Memorial Cup attracted entries of a very high standard, and was won by Airs L. S. Talbot. Airs R. H. Rhodes’s Challenge Cup, for hardy cut flowers, was won by Miss AVright. The competition in this section was keen, and the winning exhibit included sweet peas, cinerarias, roses, geraniums, petunias, and cosmos, making a dainty display. Tho gladioli exhibits were a distinct feature of the show, and Mr F. Smith, of Temuka, took most of the prizes in this section, displaying one beautiful spike of the Marmora variety, which was the premier bloom. The asters made a fine display. Taking into consideration the time of the year, the* cinerarias were unusually good. Al thorn'll some of the roses had lost their bloom as a result of the long continued dry weather, a number were of a very bi, f jh standard, and were the subject of many complimentary remarks. In the decorative section, Airs AV. C. Burns exhibited some beautiful carnations, which attracted a good deal of attention. The fine combination of colour was very effective in the decorative and Airs J. H. Brewer’s artistic display was a distinct feature of the class.

The fruit section was of a high standard. The fruit was well formed, and free from disease. The stone fruit was clean, and of a high quality, and the tomato section included some very tempting exhibits. The vegetables were also good. A feature of the show was the fine display of cut blooms by Mrs R. H. Rhodes, of Sealev Street. The whole collection blended to produce a fine effect, and included among the named varieties some rare specimens. The schools’ exhibits, in conjunction with the Hurdley Shield, proved a mostinteresting section, and in this, the shield winners, Fail-lie, were placed third. Pareora West took pride of place, and Timaru Alain took second honours. The judge (Mr D. Tannock. Dunedin) specially commended Skinton School Jor the variety of work produced by small children, and Salisbury for the evidence of plant work entering into the classroom. The exhibits were illustrative of work carried out in the school gardens, and included specimens of vegetables, fruit and flowers grown by the children. The arrangements for the running of the show were in the capable hands of an enthusiastic committee, headed by the president (Air G. J. Sealev), and the secretary (Air P. T. Knowles). Air J). Tannock, of Dunedin, judged the* cut flower and school exhibit sections, Mrs Douglas and Airs Darling, of Oamaru, the decorative section. Air F. Saunders, of Temuka, the fruit and vegetables. Aliss Al. Stewart, the cookery, and Air AA r . Thomas, the writing and drawing. The sessions were brightened cprsiderablv by the attendance of Air B. A. De Lautour’s orchestra. The show will be continued again this afternoon and evening. The following is the prize list: — FLOAVERS. Hardy cut flowers, six varieties—Airs L. S. Talbot 1, Airs J. Auld 2. Do., nine varieties—Airs Rooney 1, Dr Dryden 2. Annuals—Airs L. S. Talbot I, J. Jiudd 2. Gladioli, nine varieties —F. Smith I and 2. Do., six varieties—F. Smith 1, Airs J. Auld 2. Do., three varieties —F. Smith 1, Airs J. Auld 2. Premier gladioli bloom-—F. Smith 1. Sweet peas, six varieties— J. Budd 1. Double asters, six varieties—T. Seagar l and 2. Do., three varieties- —'I'. Segar l and 2. Single asters, six varieties —Airs Edgar Jones 1. Single asters, three varieties—Airs Edgar Jones 1. Dahlias, six varieties cactus —Dr. Dryden 1. Do., four varieties. stiff stemmed—Airs George Knowles 1. Pansies, six varieties—F. Smith I. Do., six varieties, named — Airs J. Auld l. Airs E. Bocliaert 2. Roses, six varieties, tea or livbrid— Airs J. Auld 1. Airs Bocliaert 2. Antirrhinums, three varieties—Airs A. Segal* 2. Perennial Phlox, three varieties —Airs J. Auld 1, A. Jones 2. Michaelmas daisy, three varieties —Dr. Dryden 1. African marigolds, two varieties—Mrs L. S. Talbot l, S. Houston 2. Cinerarias, six varieties—A. Jones 1. Collection (lowers —Aliss Wright 1, Mrs V T. Wigley 2, Airs R. I). King

DECORATIVE SECTION. Floral decoration for dinner table — Aliss M. Aloudv 1, Airs George Knowles 2. Airs H. J. Brewer 3. Decorated floral basket Mrs H. J. Brewer and Airs George Knowles (equal) 1. Bowl of cut flowers, arranged—Airs A. JBrewer I. Mrs L. S. Talbot 2. Aliss Nancv Orbell v.h.c. Shower bouquet— Mrs 11. J. Brewer 1. Lady’s spray ■mt! gentleman’s buttonhole —Alls Geo. Knowles 1 and 2, K. Pollard h.e. Vase* oi flowers—Airs AY. C Burns 1, Airs A. J Wigley 2, Air* 11. Scott v.h.c. Basket .1 fruit, with leaves and berries—Airs H. J. Brewer 1. Airs A. Grant 2. Floating howl of flowers — Airs 11. J. Brewer 1. Aliss J. Moody 2. Mrs R. I). King v.h.c. ’H 1 IjDREN'S SECTION. Floral flag—Jean Brewer 1. Decor ruled basket—Jean Brewer 1 Bowl o! flowers—Jean Brewer l. Vase of flowers—Joan Brower I. Daisy Houston 2. Hand bouquet (children up to filteon years)—Jean Brewer 1. Hand bouquet (twelve and under)—J. Brewer 1. FRUTT. Apples, six varieties —F. Pollard L Apples, culinary, three varieties—-F. Pollard 1 Apl-I - de<si*'' m mm var lities— 1' Pollard 1. App! ■ . f ve culinary— F. Potts 1. G. J. Sealev 2. Apples, five dessert--A G. A uo*>tieh 1 G. J. Sealev 2. Five apricots—G. J. Sea ley 1. F Pollard 2. Five peaches, one var'otv —AV. C unmndrim 1. F. Pollard 2. Plums, dese rt- l)r. Dryden 1. Pears, culinary —I).. Dryden 1. Pears, dessert—S. Houston 1, Dr. Dr* den 2. Six tomatoes—(l J. Sealev 1, Airs George Knowles 2. VEGETABLES. Vegetables, six varieties— D. Ashton 1, A. Jones 2. Potatoes, four varieties

—A. Jones 1, F. Smith 2. Potatoes, twelve coloured —F. Smith 1, A. Jones 2. Do., white —A. Jones 1, A. G. Vucetich 2. Table cabbage—D. Ashton I, A. Jones 2. Table carrots —J. Stewart 1, A. Jones 2. Cucumbers— F. Smith 1, Airs Bocliaert 2. Lettuce —J. Stewart 1, A. Jones 2. Leeks— J. Stewart 1, S. Houston 2. Onions. — F. Smith 1, A. G. Vucetich 2 Parsnips—D. Ashton 1, J. Stewart 2. Turnips—D Ashton 1. Beet—J. Stewart 1. Peas—J). Ashton 1, J. Stewart 2. French beans—B. H. Low 2. Runner beans —J. Stewart 1, S. Houston 2. Rhubarb—Airs Bocliaert 1, A. Jones 2. Vegetable marrows—Dr. Dryden 1, F. Smith 2. Heaviest marrow—A. G. Vucetich 1, F. Smith 2. COTTAGE GARDEN COMPETITION. Open to amateurs, area not exceeding quarter-acre—J. Stevens 99pts. 1, S. Houston 88pts. 2, Mrs H. C. Lyall 3, Airs Alexander 83pts. 4. HURDLEY SHIELD COAIPETITIOX. The Hurdley Shield school garden competition, open to primary schools iu South Canterbury, resulted as follows: Fairlie, 104pts. 1 ; Pareora West, 103 pts. 2: Jkawai, 102$pts. 3; Arowheuua, lOOpts . 4. CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS. Freehand lead pencil drawing (Standards 5 and 0) —Walter Leslie (AVaimataitai) 1; Phyllis Goodfrey (AVaimataitai) 2; Winnie Do re (Waimtaitai) 3. Freehand drawing, coloured (Standards o and 6) —Phyllis Godfrey (AVaimataitai) and Ken Jneson (Rangitnta Island) 1 ; AA’alter Leslie (AA'aimataitni) and Alary Aliller (Ran gitata. Island) 2; Jack Donley (Alain) 3. Freehand lead pencil drawing (Standards 3 and 4) —John Stock well (AVaimataitai) 1, A’ictor Griffon (Alain) 2, Alfred Waters (Alain) 3. Freehand drawing (Standards 3 and 4) —AVaimataitai School 1 and 2, Alary McCann (Main) 3. Piece of colour work (Standards 1 and 2) —AA’. AA’augh (AVaimataitai) 3. AA'riting, running hand (Standards 3 and 4) —Phyllis Haywood (AA'aimatnitai) 1. Clarence Machen (Alain) 2, Tom Niebon (Alain) 3. AA'riting. running hand (Standards 5 and 6) —Dorothy Neale (AA'aimataitai) 1, Lottie Hinks 1 Alain) 2, Jean Aletson 3. Writing, half text (Standards 1 and 2)— Alary Flctt (AA'aimataitai) 1, Leslie Bloomfield (AVaimataitai) 2, Norma Kelly (AVnim.atnitai) 3.

DOMESTIC SECTION. Beefsteak and kidney Die— Mrs H. C, Lyall 1, Airs A. Segai 2. Apple pie—Ena Brewer I, Airs H. C. L.valt 2. (Shortbread —Aliss C. Curr 1. Airs H. C. Lyall 2. Home-made loaf- Airs F. F. Neale 1. Sponge sandwich — Alisa Peggy Pearce 1. Aliss Worthington 2. Plate six gems —Elia Brewer l, Jessie Currie 2. AYheatmeal loaf — Mrs A. Segar 1. Jam, 3 varieties — Airs H. C. Lyall 1, Airs K. Henderson 2- Jellv, 3 varieties— Mrs K. Henderson l'. Mrs R. I). King 2. Bottled fruit, 3 varieties—Miss J. Currie 1, Airs J. Clelnnd 2. Sauce, 3 varieties — Aliss J. Currie 1. Chutney. 3 varieties —Aliss C. Currie 1. Homemade sweets —Ena Brewer 1. CHILDREX'S SECTION. Sponge sandwich —Dorothy Neale 1. | Adrienne Henderson 2. Marble cake — Svlvia Keav 1 Sausage rolls—Sylvia j Keay 1. Ale lie Burrell 2. Plate of I shortbread —Valued Henderson 1, I H:\zell Cross 2. Daphne Tapp h.e*. Oven scones—Daphne Tapp 1. Sybil • » n r - • h.e. Pikelets —Lesley Warsaw 1. Lovena Hold- . c 11. C. HOME INDUSTRIES. Article made from dvod sugar-bag—. I Aliss C. Currie 2. Crochet linen supper cloth—Aliases Lyall (equal) 1. J Worked linen supper cloth- M- s | Sutherland 1. Aliss Al. A. Hampton 2. ■ Duchess cloth worked in colours Miss I). Laird 1. Aliss (’. Currie 2. Aliss Lvall h.e. Darned stocking—Svlvia ! Keay.