WANGANUI HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11728, 1 December 1905, Page 7

WANGANUI HORTICULTURAL SHOW

The Horticultural Show, which opened yesterday, is, as previously stated, undoubtedly the best exhibition of the kind held in Wanganui. Thi3 fact was attested by the record entries and the great interest manifested by tne general public in the Show. There was a large attendance last evening, when a varied r-ro-ovammc was presented, including selections by the City Band. The table decorations for tho men created much interest, and was eventually won by Mr A. Cummins, while Mr Quigley was awarded second prize. Miss Irelle Jones won the lolhe weight guessing competition, and Miss L. Munfie won the cake weight guessing competition, guessing lllb 9oz, the correct weight being lllb 9£oz. 'The winners of the table decorations, which were decided by ballot, were as follows:— No. 12, Miss Novris, ]21 votes, 1 ; No. 5, Mrs Stevenson, 80 votes, 2 ; No. B,' Miss B. C. Taylor, 67 votes, 3; No. 10, P. Barton, 65 votes, 4. Tlie following awards were decided after we wcut io press yesterday : —

CUT FLOWERS.

Phlox Drummondii, collection. — H. G. Lethbridgc 1. Petunia, double.— F. J. Walker 1. I'opmes, best collection.— Miss M. E. Liflitou 1, Mrs Ross 2. . Peony, two varieties.— ll. G. Lethbridgo 1, J. A. Campbell 2. Rhododendrons, collection.— Mrs J. Rose, spcciireu.— D. H. Williamson 1. Mrs Foreman 2, Mrs Poyntor n.c. Rose, three varieties (named). — Mrs J. G. Wilson 1, D. 11. Williamson 2. G. Walker h.c. iTo.se, six varieties (named).— D. H. Williamson 1, Mrs J. G. Wilson 2, R. 11. White h.c. Rose, twelve varieties (named). — iirs J. G. Wilson 1, D. 11. Williamson 2. Rose, collection Teas. — Mrs J. G. WilRose, best 12 buds.— Mrs Clapham 1, J. Little jolm 2, "Mrs Frethey h.c. Rose. Polyanthus.— Mrs W. G. Trcr.dwcll 1, Mrs Poynter 2. Roses, bowl of one variety.— D. H. uUliamson 1. F. J. Wnlker 2. Champion Rose.— Mrs J. G. Wilpoii. Stock, one variefy. — 11. T*. Lethbridge 1, Mrs Foreman 2. Stocks, collection.— ll. G. Leth bridge 1, Miss Gower 2.

Sweet Peas, collection. — G. E. Best 1, H. B. Watson 2, Mrs J. T. Walker h.c. Sweet William. G Varieties.— Mrs J. Sewell 1, Mrs G. Patterson 2. Verbena, 3 varieties. — A. Tawse- 1. Climbing Plants, Dest collection.*— F. J. W.ilker 1. Mrs \V. G. Treadivell 2. Cut Flowers, three varieties.— 'F. J. Walker 1. A. Babbage 2. Collection "Cut Flowers, 24 species.— Mrs Earle 1. A. TaAvse 2, H. G. Lethbridgo h.c. Collection Cut Flowers, 12 species.— Mrs Sarieant 1, A. Tawse 2, H. G. Lcthbridge h.c.

Cut Bloom, not otherwise mentioned. — F. J. Walker 1, Mi«=s D. Paul 2. Collection Annuals, 6 species. — Mrs Rice 1.

Collection Herbaceous Perennials. 3 species.— F. J. Walker 1, A. L. Williams 2.

Collection Herbaceous Perennials, G 3pecies. — F. J. Walker 1.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Best Painting of Animal, Fruit, or Flowers.— E.. M. Randall 1, Miss W. Drew 2.

Best Specimen Freehand Drawing, children under 14 years. — L. G. Randall I, D. Beauchamp 2. Best Specimen of Brushwork, boys under 15.-— N. Dny 1, R. Inman 2, V. Mailman 3.

Best Specimen of Brushwork, girls under 15. — Miss E. Bell 1, Mies G. Chamberlain 2, Miss O. Horsley 3.

NATIVEi CLASSES

Best Exhibit of Mat or Kit, made by uativo child. — Riia Tauri 1 (model eel weir), Eno Cooper 2, Wera Peneaha 3. Best Specimen Handwriting, children under 10. — lino Cooper 1, ]tr.ta Tineha 2, Tene Papa 3. Best Specimen Handwriting, chiklien under 15.' — Werci Pineaha 1, Rua Tauri 2, lionci Pineaha 3.