WAITAHUNA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4897, 5 October 1901, Page 3

WAITAHUNA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The promoters and patrons of the Waitahuna Horticultural Society are to be once again congratulated on the success attending tbeir spring show on i Wednesday. Other things besides ihe , merits of the exhibition itself contributed I in varying degrees to this result, not the least element of success being the general interest which the show excites, the sympathetic manner with which it appeals to the tastes of the people of the district and the general desire that exists to encourage an institution so excellent in every respect. Did the same admirable spirit exist in this district the efforts of Lawrence horticulturists would be more agreeably rewarded and more satisfactory iv every respect. Wednesday fortunately 'proved a typical spring day, and, in addition to the local patrons, a number of Lawrence visitors, enthusiastic flower growers principally, were present during the day and afternoon. Lawrence growers also contributed a number of entries and.it may be added, carried off a very fair proportion of honors, Mr H, H, Hilton having been awarded the prize for the champion narcissus of the show. The 3shibition, generally speaking) waa fully up bo that of last year in point of numbers and the quality of the flowers was also admittedly well up to that of previous shows held by the Society. There was a very beautiful collection of narcissi, which constituted, of course, the dominant color. There was also a very choice exhibition of primroses, though the collection was somewhat; disappointing in point of eize and could not, in this respect, be said to have been by any means a strong feature of the show. Nor could the industrial department of the exhibition be said, let us hope, to represent the feminine taste or proficiency of the district in work of this kind. Not only might the exhibits have been more numerous and of greater variety, but they might also have represented a higher standard cf excellence. But in this respect there are grounds for hope of better things in the future If one may judge from the section of the industrial department devoted to the efforts of the school children. The children's work waß of exceptional merit all round, showing plenty of evidence of industry, taste and intelligence and illustrating blbo the oarefnl and capable training they receive in this branch of education at the hands of Miss Wall whose pupils the young exhibitors are. There was also some very creditable work in flower, landscape painting ; and that most important department allotted to competition in bread and Bcone and cake baking waß creditable alike to the show and to the district and shows that this valuable domestic accomplishment does pot lack cultivation among either the matured or blossoming housekeepers in Waitahuna. Wood*carving was represented by only two exhibits but both were of excepional merit, the nature of the work in both exemplifying a high and unlimited order of industry and patience.

Coming more to detail, it may be said that the garden hyacinths, though

not numerous, were of very good quality. There was a very good collection of daffodils, there being no less than 24 exhibits, Mr J. C. Browne taking first and Mr West second. Competition in the Incomparabiiis section was very keen, none more keener in the show, in fact, the first going to Mr Hilton for a very handsome flower (gloria mundi) which was shown for tho first time in the district. This bloom, it may be explained, was also adjudged to have been the champion narcissus in the show. The second prize in this seotion fell to Mr J. C, Browne, for a very beautiful bloom (Princess May) which was much admired. There were 19 entries in this section. In the small cup section, in which there were 12 entries, Mias M'lntosh took first prize for a very pretty flower (Falstaff) and Mr Patrick second. In the three long trumpet narcissi competition, the first prize was awarded to Mr Crooke and the second to Mr Sudden (Milton), the three blooms exhibited by Mr Crooke having been shown for the first time in the district. Mr Crooke also took first prize i for three bid all cup narcissi, very choice I blooms beautifully marked. Second prize was awarded to Mrs Vivian between whom and the first prize-taker the contest was very close. In six narcissi varieties Mr Crooke took first honors, showing a bloom that had been awarded second place to the champion flower of the show exhibited by Mr Hilton, Mr Baker taking seoond place in this section. In 12 narcissi, in which there was a large number of entries, Mrs Will took first prize and Mr Crooke second ; and in three narcissi, whioh included some beautiful flowers, Mr Crooke took first and Mr Baker second prize. The competition was poor in three double fuschias, Mrs Yiviau obtaining first prize and Mr Sudden second ; and in polyanthuses, which made a very pretty display and formed one of the features of the show, though somewhat ineffectively staged, Miss M'lntosh took first prize. Thera were five entries in the collection of spring flowers, Miss V. Patrick being awarded first prize and Miss M'lotosh second. By the way, this is a feature of the show that should receive such additional encouragement as would stimulate competition and bring in a larger collection of flowers that lend a very agreeable variety to the show. In camelias Mr Patrick took first prize for an exceedingly fine bloom. Only one lily (Crown Imperial) was shown by Mr Hagen ; and in three single anemones Mr Sudden took first prize. The collection of primroses was not nearly so nnmerous as on fche occasion of fche lasfc sn6vp> V>nb cotnpriaecl some nice AqwQCS\ Mrs M'Axa taking first prize. The arrangement of the hand bouquets was very neat, both wired and nnwired, Miss West taking first prize in each class. Mrs Barnett took first prize in table bouquets and a first and second in wreaths. There were six entries in gents' buttonholes, a very pretty assortment, the first prize going to Miss Livingston and second to Mrs M'Ara; and in ladies' breast bouquets, in which there were eight entrieb, Miss M'Millan took first and Miss M'Ara uecond priza.

In the section any flowers nob in catalogue Mr Baker took first prize for a bloom of the cactus variety and Mrs Vivian second. In the children's exhibits, for those who had not previously taken a first prize, the honors fell to Miss Susie Barnetb for a collection of narcissi.

In the fancy work department, to the merits of which a general reference has already beeu made, cue entries were not nnmerous. Miss M'Oorkindale took first prize in drawn-thread work, there being only one entry, and two entries in crochet in cotton, Mrs M'Millan being awarded first prize. In lace work, the exhibits were of good quality, but there was no competition, Miss K. Sutherland supplying two entries of considerable merit; andin^soxand stockings it was specially disappointing to observe that there was only one entry. In the children's section (under 15 years) of this department the exhibits were very creditable throughout, the whole of it being school work, and was spoken of in terms of very warm approval by the judge (Mrs J. C. Browne), who described the stitching and hemming as being particularly neat. It easily rivalled the work of a similar kind shown by the adults and reflected credit both on the children and their teacher, Miss Wall.

There was a very fine display of homemade bread and cakes of many varieties, the quality of which was spoken of in very complimentary terms by the judge (Sirs Browne). In home- made bread and girdle soones Mrs W. Crozier took the honors, as did Miss M'Eenzie in fancy soones ; Mrs Broderiok in fruit cake, in wbioh there were six entries, and Miss Jeannie M'Millan in sponge cakes (13 entries) ; Mrs M'Millan in oaten cakes, and in a collection of biscuits Mrs Vivian was awarded first priza.

There were some very nice band painted panels and a few landscapes of some merit, in which Miss Ryan took first prize, and a very nicely executed portrait of a child, by Miss Wall, of considerable merit, and one or two other paintings by the same lady for exhibition only.

Wood carving was confined to two exhibits, one a flower stand, a very elaborate piece of work by Miss Paull, and a tray, showing some very neat work, by Miss Livingston.

The Society were fortunate in securing the services of such capable and painstaking judges as Mr W. Andsrnon and Mr H.L, Darton, Mrs J. 0. Browne presiding in an equally satisfactory manner over the industrial department, the two attending members in this section of the exhibtion being Misses Wall and Ryan. The following is the prize-list : Class I.— Cut Flowebs. One pansy, show, 1 entry— J. 8.. Patrick Oae pansy, fancy, 4 entries — Mrs M'Atft 1 Two wallflowers, spikes, vaiietiea, 2 entries J. H. Patrick 1, P. Sudden 2 One byaointh, 3 entries— J. West 1, P. Sudden 2. Two hyacinths, varieties, 2 entries— P. Sadden 1 Six hyaoinths.varieties, 1 entry— P. Sudden Collection hyaoinths,2 entries — P. Sudden 1 One narcissus, long trumpet, 24 entries — J. C. Browne 1, J. West 2 One naroiesus, medium irampet, 18 entries — H. W. Hilton 1, J. C. Browne 2 One naioissus, short trumpet, 11 entries — Miss M. E. M'lniosh 1, J. H. Patrick 2 Three long-trumpet narcissi, varieties, 14 entries —A. Crooke 1, P. Sudden 2 Three short-trumpet narcissi, varieties, 8 entries — A. Crooke 1, Mrs Vivian. 2 Six naroissi, varieties, 13 entries — A. Crooke 1, W. Baker 2 Twelve narcissi, four varieties (3 of eaoh) 9 entries— Mrs Will 1, A. Crooke 2 Three narcissi, one long, one short, one medium, 10 entries — A. Crooke 1," W. Baker 2 Three double naroissi, varieties, 3 entries —Mrs Vivian 1, P. Sudden 2 Collection of polyanthus narcissi, 1 entry — Miss M. E. M'lntosh Collection of naroisßi, polyanthus excluded, 2 entries— Miss M.E.M'lotosh 1, P. Sudden 2 Collection of spring flowers, 5 entries — J. H. Patrick 1, Miss M. E. M'lntosh 2 One oamelia, 4 entries— J. H. Patriok 1& 2 One lily, 1 entry— H. Hagen Three single anemones, varieties, 3 entries —P. Sudden 1, H. Hagen 2 Six single anemones, 1 entry — P. Sudden Three double anemones, 1 entry - P.Sudden Collection anemones,2 entries— P. Sudden 1 Collection of primroses, 1 entry— Mrs M' Ata Hand bouquet, wited, Z entries— Miss N. Westl Hand bouquet, unwired, 1 entry— Mrs Barnett Table bouquet,3 entries — Mrs Barnett 1 & 2 Wreath of flowers, 3 entries— Mrs Barnett land 2 Two gent.'a buttonholes,. 6 entries — Miss M. Livingston 1, Miss Lilly M'Ara 2 Dress bouquet for lady, 7 entries — Miss Jeannie M'Millan 1, Miss Rose M'Ara 9 An; flower not in oatalogue, 7 entries— W. Baker 1, Mrs Vivian 2 Decorated floral deßsert table, to seat 4 per* eons, 1 entry— Miss Rose Itf'Ara

Champion narcissus (all in the show considered entered)— H. W. Hilton (gloria mundi) 1, A.. Crooke 2 Colleotion naroissi, 1 entry— Miss S. Barnett CiiASB ll.— Bbead and Cakes. 41b loaf home-made bread, 5 entries— Mrs W. Crozier 1, Miss Annie Rose 2 Three girdle soones, 2 entries— Mrs W. Crozier 1, Mies Ivy Eofoed 2 Three oven soones, 8 entries — Mrs 97. Crozier 1, Miss Maggie Crozier 2 Three f&noy soones, 6 entries — Miss M. M'Kenzie 1, Mrs W. Crozier 2 Three oaten cakes, 1 entry — Mrs M'Millan Fruit oake, 2lb, 6 entries— Mrs Broderiok 1, Mrs Carmody 2 Sponge cake, lib, 13 entries— Miss Jeannie M'Millan 1, Miss Tiny Sutherland 2 Collection of biscuits, not less than six varieties, 4 entries — Mrs Vivian 1, Miss Eate Sutherland 2 21b honey,glass jars.l entry — Miss I. Eofoed Class lll.— lndustbial Work. Specimen drawn-thread work, 1 entry — Miss Marion M'Corkindale Darning heel or toe, 1 entry — Mrs W. Auld Specimen of oroohet in aotton, 2 entries — Mrs A. M'Millan 1, Miss Annie Rose 2 Fanoy crochet in wool, 1 entry— Miss Eate Sutherland Child's frook, 1 entry— Miss E. M'Taggart Best child's pinafore, 2 entries — Miss Eate Sutherland 1, Miss Eate M'Taggart 2 Specimen lace work, 1 entry — Miss Eate Sutherland I Best plain Btockings, 1 entry — Mrs Chant. Best ribbed sox.l entry — Miss E Sutherland Best-dressed gent.'s white shirt and collar, 2 entries — Miss Kate Brown 1 Speoimen landscape painting, 2 entries — Miss Tottie Ryan 1, Miss B. M'lntosh 2 Speoimen flower painting, 3 entries — Miss R. Scott 1, Hide Tottie Ryan 2 Speoimen wood-carving relief, 2 entries — Miss Paull 1, Wm. Livingston 2 Class IV.— Juvenile Section. Pair plain stockings, 2 entries— Rose Chant 1, Violet Crozier 2 Patching, 6 entries— Chrissie Niven 1, Jessie M'Millan 2 Six worked buttonholes, 3 entries - Amy West 1, Chrissie Niven 2 Stitohing, 7 entries— Violet Crozier 1, Jessie M'Millan 2 Hemmirg, 6 entries— Jessie M'Millan 1, Violet Crozier 2 Overaewiog, 3 entries — Jessie M'Millan 1, Violet Crozier 2 Mountmellick, 5 entries— Jeannie M'Millan 1, May Ryan 2 Drawn-thread, 2 entries— Jeannie M'Millan 1, Chrissie Niven 2.