HAMILTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8062, 23 November 1906, Page 2

HAMILTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A GREAT SUCCESS. '.'im.-ii.km-: Rev. N. C. W. Radcliffe; officers: Mr.- ]•'. Jolly, Mrs C ates, Mrs ti ung, Mrs Ya.der, Mrs S.,.ia ghau, Mrs Luxtuid, Mi-s M. Mcl'her.-on, Miss Searancke, Mr K. .1. Uwynne, Mr G, EigeCUinbe, Mr W. Dey, Mr K Parr, Mr W. Shauaghan, Mr K li adl.-y, Mr J. S K Igecumbu ; honorary secretary an i tiussurur: Mr T. H. Inaoll. "'Twas an Almighty Land that clothed ye in ljuauty and bade yo expand. Rich gems i f creation, tli.it lavish Hi • .-ight una p iir on t ..; senses supernal dmight ; wildiug= of nature, nr cultured with cirej je .no beautiful, beautiful everywhere." S. =ang tiio poet, in words winch oven (.his agu, protossedly utilitarian though it be, must receive with appioval. The proper cultivation of the ls ethio spirit plays an io.portant part in the progro-s of the world, the more so perhapj as otl'tiuies its effects are not immediately apparent. The movement for the inoculation and fostering i f the 1 vo of plint lite in oar children, by means of school gardens ii c.rtain io counteract largely thetoudency ot to-day to ignore or, ratnor, lightly tiuat the beiutics of nature. What tins scheme uoes tor our generation, borlmultural -hows Continue and augment in the older one, and in tiio category of those instruments for good, must be mentioned fie shows held by the Hamilton Horticultural S.iciety, the inombo s of which display an aittuistic spirit uudaunted and undi-mtyod by lack of that generous public -upport its du •. To lescend to the utilitarian point of view Liy us wo will, wu Cannot escape ;t —our t iwnrpeople should bear in mind thut everything—society or institution - which i iproved the sutus of the town, individu illy though indirectly, benefits ihein io more ways thau one. b'or this reason alone it is regrettable that, large though the atteudince was, more peopio did nut pay even a all letmg visit to the show. Ceitiinly the -ciioolroom was far too smill lor the ellectivo display of exhibits, winch thereby lost much of their attr.ictiveuess and iuotrujuvuness. Iho late ho ivy rams detrimentally alf'Cted the blooms of all outdoor plants, and the standard of quality was not unite so high lis in former years, duj, according to some, to the t*et that no show was heel last yen'.

Though no section stands out p>e■'inmeutly, roses were porhips the feature of the displays, soini very hue blooms being shown, compet.tion, however, being limited co one or two exhibitors. Dr. Douglas practically so .oped the p >ol, with rive firsts. lu the 21 varieties class the doctor showed a lovely S 'Uvenir de Catherine Guillott. For one rose, tae class eliciting in >sc competition, Dr. Douglas' Louis van Houtte secured tirat nouours. Mrs F. B. Jol.y ■vas placed second with an Empress ot rtussia, in one way the bast rose in the show, as it was of a dehodte oolour aud out little fault in formation. Mrs Coates won a first tor her m.mature roses. One it the most attractive stands was that of Mr L ppiatt, of Aucslaad, who showed, for exhibition oniy, several beautiful roses, including one or two novelties. " Hstty " was very inuoh admired. Owing to tlie lack of space cut dowers did not appear to best advantage, and in many cases it was difficult for the visitor to distinguish between the various exhibit', though it must be Siid they were of merit. E ght competed in the 12 varieties class, Miss Searanoke wiuntng with a tirst-class collection, iuc uding the unique rock lily, ttie New Zealand iris and some very dm aquilegiaS. Mrs I'arr gained seoud houours. Airs Beck, ot tue Old Meu's Having .ard luck in having to be Content with a commended Certificate, tor, considering the abort time the present mauagors have oeen in charge, it speaks well lor their iudus.ry to turu out sUjh a creditable display. ire it attention was paid a double clemaus m Mrs lnsoh's collection in this class. As usual, the greateit intereit centred roiiad the table decorations, which wore veiy tasty indeed, both with and without accessories ; indeed, as passing rattier severe strictures in a former occasion, we

may b.- permitted to siy that tne oxnibus m tuts section more cljseiy approximated ho ideal decoration. .Special mention need only bo made of the tables dec >rated without accessories by Miss Cussen, Miss BeW.es and Miss McCallum, who gained *w .rds in that order. Tne lirst two depouJ-e-d mainly on sweet peas tor liieir etfoot. Mrs John .South again distinguished herself by ippri printing the prize tor decoration with aoessories, gioen peas and fancy lamps iieiug used witn great effect. Mrs liutcliiugs and Miss ijaiey followed mthit order. Tne children's sections, as a whole, ware well represented. I'ne judge's remark on the tioial basketi for children under 10 was excellent. Miss D. Ins ill acd Miss E. Cnitty entering some oighly meritorious work. In brush work the names ot Alis=es Zoe and Eileen I'rovis ivere prominent, i'ne classes for cookery were dis ipp jintiug, as wore also the needlework, .one or two anioles standing out beyond tue rest. Considerable intere.it attached to a quilt, shown for exhibition oniy by Mrs Davis, which was awarded drst prize at the Christehurch Exhibition of las."), lle-re it may be remarked that ilr= Davis appropriated eight entries out ot ton entries in the various sojtions. Uuong tho collections for exhibition only wore pot plants and vegetables by Mr A. liaynoi; rhododendrons by Mr J. Sharp, Cambridge; and vegetables by the manager of the Old iueu's refuge (Mrliock), and a display of fancy needlework by Mrs S. Steele and Misses Kunciman aud Gibson. Ihe vegetables sent by Air Kaynes were auctioned by Air W. C. Davis at the close if the show tor the benefit if the funds of the society.

As regards management, "comparisons .ire odious," but it ia impossible to put asile the thought that the excellence of tha arrangimouts al the recent Dnllodil At II .me, which was run entirely by ladies, must have put the mora males on their mettle, for they sutp'iss.d themselves, and more than maintained the credit of the Society. Tub secretary, Mr T. li. Insoll, worked indetatigably and with good result*, i \s for the la.lies, well it is one of the borrora of journalism that the unfortunate soribo is supposed to say the =auio things over and over, in different words each tune, but enough has been said when the names of Mrs F. B. Jolly and Miss M. McPhrrson are mentioned as in charge of the Ht'feruoon tea. Spaoe forbids more than mention of the judges, whi all carried out their dutie conscientiously. ' h"V were: Mrs Win. I'aylor ((ireenhill), ll jral arrangements; Mrs Radelilie, needlework ; Mr Forrest, pot plar,t j an i cut flowers ; Mr W. li. rfinith, nf Alessrs Tidd and Stanton, cookery; and Mr <l. E. Wooliey, maps and writing. The prize list is as follows : PRIZE LIST. IMF I'I.AN I'S. Collcu'i '%p t plants. Oue entry,—Miss ■Searau ke 1. ii Pol p'aati. Two entries.—Mrs W. ('. LHvis 1. \li -s S araickf 2. Potpliat. One entry. -Mis.-; Soiranok" 1. I'ot plant (cb'ldren uuler li). Pur entries.- Jlids'U. Ch.tty 1. Miss B. Chitty ;) Ferns. Two entries.—Miss riearancke 1. F rn. One entry.—Miss S.,iraucke 1. pVn (children under li- Two entries.— Miis lv Chitty 1, Mis 11. l iiitty 8. Begonias. Twoen'rios. -Miss Searaneke 1. Climbing plant. Three entries —Mrs J. 11. Junes 1, Mis- Searancke 2. 3 Folitige plants. One entry.—Miss Searancke 1. i L'i I 1. IV, IiLS. 24 Variet'bs cut h>weia Four entries.— Mrs A. Bell 1, Mrs A. B. Wheeler2. 12 Varieties cut flowers. Eight entries. —Miss Searancke 1, Mrs Parr 2, Mrs Beck j c. 21 Varieties roses. Two entries.—Dr. Douglas 1, Mrs Coites 2. 12 Varieties rose*. Three entries.—Dr. ! Douglas 1, Mrs Going 2 ti Varieties loses. Six entries.—Dr. i Douglas 1. W. Dey (soar) 2. 'i Varieties roses. Npie entrias.—Dr. i Douglas 1, Mi-s rMarancko 2. 3 tea rr jas. Three entries —Dr. Douglas ' 1, Mrs re^ie,-j. i'. Rosebuds and minia'ure Four ! entries.—Mrs Ooates 1, W Key (senr.) 2. h'ose Nine entries.—Dr. Douglas l.Mrs I .1 illy 2. 12 \in .'ties pau-ius. Fout e tries. -Mrs C' a'..- I, A Kaynos 2 li Viriotie- pan m-. Five unifies. —Mrs j i-lianHg'ian I, Miss M. Sear moke 'J. t, -, iriuties carnations. Four entries.— | Dr. lire,, is l. Miss M Taylor 2. U Varieties antirrb nutus. Four entries, i Mr- Shanftfidiin 1. Mr-. W. U. Davis 2. I bC .1 airs stock Two entries.—A. Eaynea ! 1 and 2. Colloc'ion of sweet peas Two entries.— Mrs ! ord 1. 12 Yarieries sweet peas. Two entries.— Mrs Way 1, Mrs A. Bell 2. 6 Varieties sweet peas Throe entries.— Mrs Way I, Mrs V. Hell 2. (iaillardm. Three entries.—Mrs P, j Stevens 1, Mrs A. Bell 2. '. 'Ue/ti ■:: pituniae. One ou'ry.—A. ; R..ynes L. b Varieties aquilegias. One outiy,— j Mrs Drew is 1. 8 LORAL UKUOKATIONS, Tabl« decoration. Four enlriae,—Mus. I

Custea 1, Misa Bowles 2, Miss McOallum h c. Table decorations (girls under 1G years). One entry.—Mis D. Insoll 1. Table decorations. Three entries. —Mrs •1. Smith 1, Mrs Hutchings 2, Miss Carey V>B4 fl .wers. Three entries.—Miss E. <hitty 1 »n<i 2. Bridal bouquet. Two entries.—Mrs Brewis 1, Miss M. McPherson 2. Shower bouquet. One entry.—Miss R. Graham 1. Bouquet (children under 14).-Miss I. Rcsworth 1, Alias Bertha Ward 2, Miss M. Birton h a. Floral bvsket. Two entries.—Miss Hutchings 1. Floral basket (ohildren under 16) 2 entries.—Miss D. Inaoll 1, Misa E. Chitty 2. buttonhole bouquets. Five entries.—Mrs Brew h 1, Miss R. Graham 2, Mrs Hatchings h c. Ladies .sprays. Three entries.—Mrs HuUhings 1, Missßeid 2. NEEDLEWORK Cnchet lace. One entry.—Mrs Manning 1. Drawn thread work. Eight entries.—Miss McMillan 1, Miss 0. Graham 2. Men's socks, plain. Three entries.—Miß3 Birwell l.Miss McMillan 2. Men's socks ribbed. One entry.—Miss McMillan 1. Mt Melbck work. Two entries.—Miss Furze 1, Miss b'earancke 2. 3h übw work. One entry. -Mas Bowles 1. Patchwork. Throe entries,—Mrs Birweil 1, Mrs G. Davis 2. Point lace, fine. One entry.—Mrs Manning 1. Bahy's pinafore (ijirls under 13). Two entries.—Miss N. Paull 1. Cushion. Five entries.—Miss Furze 1, Miss M. Hettloy2. Teneriffework. Four entries.-Mrs Manning 1, Miss .McMillan 2. Table centre. Seven entries.—Miss Furze 1, Miss 0. Kowe 2, Miss Betty Way 3. Faucy work. Three entries.—Miss Furze 1, Mrs J. [£. Gillett 2. L&C'\ coarse. One entry.—Miss Warren 1. COOKEKY. Pound cake. Three entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs Paull 2. Sponge cake. Five entries.—Mrs A. B. Wheeler 1, Mrs A. 801 l 2. Shortbread. Two entries.—Mrs <2ualtrough 1, .Mrs W. C. Divis 2. Materia cake. Two entrios.—Mrs Qualtrougb L, Mrs W. C. Davis 2. Afternoon tea c vkes. Two entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs A. Bill b c. Swias roll. Two entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Miss ' t >uiltrough 2. DRAWING. Map of New Zealand. Four entries.— Miss D. Insoll 1, S. I Q3 )11 2. Brushwork, original design. Three entries.— Lindsny Eraser 1, Aileen Provis 2, Zoh Provis h c. Tinted design. Two entries.—Eileen Provis 1, Nancy Paull 2. Hind writing, under 14. Two entries.— Aileen Provis 1, Harold Worsley 2. Handwriting, under 10. Two entries.— Myca Fee 1, James Ingram 2.