BY PLOUGHSHARE.
"Agriculture is the Most Healthful, Most Useful, and Most Noble Employment of Man." Washington.
IN APPLELAND. THE LILYDALE SHOW. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE.
It is indeed fortunate that the Lilydale district has among its residents a number of real enthusiasts, and it is on account of their general enthusiasm and desire to defeat their rivals in healthy competition that the annual show held under the Lilydale Farmers' and Fruitgrowers' Association is always looked forward to with more than the ordinary interest, which in itself has been in the past a sufficient motive to assure the fixture being a successful one, not only from a financial point of view, but as well a spectacular one, for in the commodious hall there is gathered together one of the finest general collections that is to be seen in any portion of the state.
The sixteenth annual autumn show was held yesterday, and proved no exception to the general rule. The local residents turned out in strong force, while the districts on both sides from the city to Scottsdale were well represented. The arrangements left nothing to be desired; in fact, Lilydale is generally held up as as pattern for emulation by others.
The show secretarial duties were in the hands of Mr. Leslie A. Proctor, who was assisted by Mr. H. Sulzberger, and, in view of the fact that post entries were received, the arrangements were admirably carried out. The show was opened by Mr. H. J. McKenzie, M.H.A., just prior to 2 o'clock, when a light rain commenced to fall, and continued at intervals during the afternoon.
The fruit section was, of course, the principal attraction, and those who attended to gain information in this connection could easily have gone further and fared worse. Mr. J. Osborne, jun. (Government Horticultural Instructor) attended to the judging, and he expressed great admiration at the magnificence of the exhibits generally. In the cases the fruit was of first-class character, but he found it badly graded, and needed improvement in that direction. One case in particular was absolutely spoilt by the introduction of a few large ones among the medium-sized, good-coloured fruit. The same thing could be said about the other case fruit. The Cox's Orange Pippins were the best that he had seen for some time. The only place they were equalled was at Moriarty, near Latrobe. In regard to the plate fruit, he urged that exhibitors should bear in mind that it should be staged with the stalks attached, as the loss of stalks disqualified several exhibits. The judge suggests that a class be provided for nurserymen's exhibits, and for new varieties of a commercial character.
Mr. Osborne also said that exhibitors should bear in mind that preference is given to medium-sized, good-coloured specimens that are true to type, and that it is imperative that all exhibits should be correctly named on being staged, as these shows are mainly held for educational purposes.
The entries collectively were on a smaller scale than last year, which was a record. Quality generally, however, showed improvements in many respects.
The ladies were particularly strongly represented in the section for home products, while some fine exanples of the producers' art were to be seen in the dairy produce classes. The vegetable classes contained some very fine exhibits, while the flowers, needlework, and scholastic parts of the show were by no means the least instructive.
The judges in the different sections were as follows: Fruit--Mr. J. Osborne, jun. Dairy-made products, etc.--Mr. Beck. Agricultural--Mr. Dent. Home products--Mr. Munro. Flowers--Mr. P. Newey. Scholastic--Rev. G. Rowe. Poultry--Mr. J. Boatwright. Swine--Mr. J. Lockhardt. The awards, which gave general satisfaction, were as follow:
Fruit.-Collection (Ribstones, APM, Jon., FC, STP, French Crab, and COP), also packed case, unwrapped, suitable for export-F. Walker 1, W. West. 2. Apple trophy, 4ft. square-W. Munday. Packed case apples (suitable for English market) -F. Walker 1 and 2, W. West 3. Three packed cases for export-- M. Bird 1, McEwan 2.
Collection of apples-F. Walker 1, Mrs. Harrison 2. Culinary apples-Mrs. Harrison 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. 12 culinary apples-Mrs. Harrison 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. Collection of peas-F. Walker. Six culinary apples-Mrs. Harrison 1, F. Walker 2. Three varieties culinary apples-W. West 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. 12 varieties dessert apples-W. West 1, Mrs. Harrison 2. Six varieties dessert apples-Mrs. J Arnold 1, W. West 2. Three ditto ditto--E. Turner 1, Mrs. Harrison 2. Plate culinary apples-F. H. Mahnken 1, Mrs. J Mahnken 2. Plate dessert apples--Mrs. J. Arnold. Ribstones -A. E. Dolby 1, M. Bird 2. French Crabs -F. Walker 1, C. Turner 2. Esopus Spitzenberg-F Wade 1, C. Turner 2. Adams' Pearmain-M. Bird 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. Five Crown Pipping-W. Brooks 1, Mrs. Harrison 2. Hoovers-A. E. Dolby 1, Miss A. Windsor 2. Scarlet Nonpareil --M. Bird 1, C. Turner 2. Victorias-F. H. Mahnken 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. New Yorks-M. Bird 1, R. F. Arnold 2. Cox's Orange Pippins-C. Turner , 1, H. D. Mac- laine 2, Strawberry Pippins--C. Turner. Jonathans--C. Brooks 1, F. V. Wade 2. Munro's Favourite-C, Turner 1, H. D. Maclaine 2. Beurre Bose pears-Mrs. J. Arnold 1, W. H. West 2. Quinces-Mrs. E. Dawson 1, C. Turner 2. Plums-Annie Dornauf 1, F. Walker 2. Peaches--F Walker 1 and 2. Nuts-F. Walker 1, Mrs. E. Dawson 2. Six varieties pears F. Walker 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. Three varieties pears--Mrs. J. Arnold 1, F. Walker 2.
Two dozen Jonathans - A. E. Arnold and W. West, equal, 1, C. Turner 3.
Vegetables. -Collection (open)-Miss A. Kelp. Ditto (district only)--R. V. Kelp.
Six varieties early potatoes-M. Blacklock 1, J. H. Johnston 2.
Dish onions--Mrs. J. H. Johnston 1 and 3, C. Turner 2.
Bunch table carrots--Mrs. H. Shaw 1, Miss A. Kelp 2. Bunch parsnips--Mrs. H. Shaw
Three cabbages--E. T. Dolby. Three red cabbages--Miss A Kelp. Bunch radishes -J. Dolby. Three lettuces--C. Turner 1, Mrs. Washington 2. Dish green peas in pod--Mrs. M'Lennan 1, R. West 2. Dish French beans-H. Clarke 1, Miss A. Kelp 2. Dish broad beans in pod-E. T. Dolby. Dish tomatoes---Miss A. Kelp 1, Mrs. C. Kerkham 2. Three melons-E. Dadson 1, R. V Kelp 2. Three pumpklns--E. Dadson. Three vegetable marrows-J. H. Johnston 1, E. Dadson 2; Three cucumbers-H. Clarke 1 and 2.
Agricultural.-Trophy-Stanley Munday.
Bushel sprlng wheat-H. Sulzberger. Short oats (whlte)-Mrs. Walter 1, H. Sulzberger. 2.
Algerian oats-H. Sulzberger 2, J. Arnold 2. White Giant oats-C. H. Kerkham. Grey peas-A. Walker 1, Ivan Dolby. 2.
Dun peas-J. Arnold 1, H. Sulzberger 2.
Tares-A. E. Arnold. Prussian blue peas-J. Arnold 1 and 2.
English rye grass--G. Brown, jun. Italian rye grass--R. White. Cocksfoot--H. Sulzberger.
Soft grass--R. White 1, C. H. Kerkham 2. Sheaf of wheat-H. Sulzberger. Sheaf of oats-H. Sulzberger 1, Mrs. M'Lennan 2.
Sheaf of hay -H. Sulzberger 1, J. Dolby, 2.
Potatoes -- Scots' Grey-C. Turner 1, C. H. Kerkham 2.
Up-to-Dates-Edgar Dolby 1, A. Walker Blacks--H. Sulzberger. Mangolds- Long red-F. H. Wade 3, M. Wade 2.
Yellow Globe-James Wilson 1. F. H. Wade 2.
Dairy Produce, Etc.--Potted butter, Miss Lena Chick. Potted butter (hand made)-Mrs. J. Arnold. 2lb. fresh butter (made from hand-skimmed cream)-Miss Chick 1, Mrs. E. Dolby 2, Mrs. J. M. Sulzberger 3.
3lb. fresh butter (separator-skimmed cream) - Mrs. J Arnold 1, Miss M. Windsor 2, Mrs. T. G. Windsor 3.
Fancy butter-Miss Ida Chick.
Dozen hen eggs-Mrs. H. Dornauf 1, Mrs. Forbes 2, Mrs. H. J. Arnold 3.
Ham-Mrs. W Grandfield 1, Mrs. M'Lennan 2. Flitch of bacon-Mrs. G. C.~Sulzberger.
Home-made Products. -- Home-made bread-Mrs. J. M'Dougall 1, Mrs. E. Walker 2
Loaf fancy bread-Mrs. E Dolby 1, Mrs. E. Chick 2. Pound cake-Mrs. E. Ride 1, Mrs. R. F. Arnold 2
Sponge cake--Mrs. L. W. Peck 1, Mrs. A. Whiting 2.
Snow cake-Mrs. J. C. Moore 1, Miss A. Whiting 2.
Seed cake-Mrs. J. M. Sulzberger. Swiss roll--Mrs. Ride 1, Mrs. J. Arnold 2. Queen cake-Mrs. J. Arnold 1. Olive Boultbee 2.
Plate of scones Mrs. J. Arnold 1, Mrs. E. Dolby 2.
Plate of short bread - Miss Janet Orr 1, Mrs. W. Orr 2. Currant buns-Mrs. Edgar Dolby 1, Mrs C. H. Kerkham 2.
Gingerbread-Mrs. Whiting 1, Miss Orr 2. Ginger nuts-Mrs. L. W. Peck 1, C. Winter 2.
Collection biscuits--Mrs. L. W. Peck 1, Miss A. Sulzberger 2. Plate of tarts-Miss Janet Orr 1, Mrs. John Arnold 2.
Plum pudding -- Mrs. J. Arnold 1, Mrs. E. G. Arnold 2.
Collection of Jams and jellies--Mrs. J. M. Sulzberger. Six Jars Jam-Mrs. L. W. Peck.
Three ditto ditto-Mrs. L. W. Peck. Three jars jelly--Mrs. J. M. Sulzberger 1 and 2. Six Jars Jelly-Mrs. J.M. Sulzberger 1 and 2.
Two bottles pickles-Miss . Erb 1, Mrs. C Winter 2. Bottle mixed pickles-Mrs. C. Winter 1, Miss L. Erb 2.
Collection home-made pickles--Miss L. Erb. Bottle tomato sauce - Mrs. C. Winter 1, Mrs Harrison 2.
Collection raspberry vinegar-Miss P. Orr 1, Miss L. Erb 2.
Three bottles preserved fruits--Mrs. W. Grandfield 1, Mrs. McEwin 2. Collection bottled fruit-Mrs. W. Grandfield.
Bottled plum sauce-Mrs. F. Proctor 1, Miss L Erb 2.
Flowers.--Cactus dahlias-W. Johnston. Violets-F Walker. Mignonette-Janet Turner.
Collection of pansies-Miss R. Winter 1, Miss A. Kelp 2. Collection fuchsias-Miss G. Pedone 1, Miss Storey 2. Finest fuchsias--Mabel Mitchell 1, E. A. Dornauf 2, Mrs. E. Arnold 3. Six varieties pelargoniums--Isabel Brown. Best specimen ditto--Mrs. G. Brown 1, Isabel Brown 2.
Six geraniums--Miss D Kerkham 1, Miss Storey 2, Ivy-leafed geranium-Miss Kathleen Sulzberger, 12 varieties carnations--Mrs. J. Foster. Six ditto ditto-Miss E. Jackson 1, Mrs. J. Foster 2. Three ditto ditto--Mrs. J. Foster 1, Janie Erb 2.
Twelve varieties cut flowers-F. Walker 1, Janet Turner 2. Six varieties garden flowers-Mrs. H. Shaw 1, Janet Turner 2. Three varieties roses-Mrs. F. Proctor 1, Mrs. H. Shaw
2. Collection of annuals--Mrs. F. Proctor.
Vase Tasmanian ferns and berries-Ida M. Arnold 1, Mrs. Albert Erb 2.
Arranged bridal bouquet---J. Turner 1, Janet Turner 2. Arranged vase mixed flowers--Mrs. H. Shaw 1, Miss E. Jackson 2. Arranged buttonholes--Mrs. H. Shaw 1, Miss E. Jackson 2.
Three sprays for ladies' dresses-Mrs. H. Shaw 1, Miss E. Jackson 2.
Needlework. - Girls under 10-Alice Arnold 1, W. Boultbee 2. Under 14 Essie Boyd 1, Janie Erb 2. Darning Miss R. Winter 1, Mrs. T. Orr 2, Mrs. W. Power 3. Child's dress (under 16)-- Alice Arnold 1, Esther Dolby 2, Janie Erb 3. Ditto (under 13)-Beatrice Arnold 1, Elvie Kerkham 2, Davina Doak 3.
Collection crochet work-Mary Dornauf.
Collection plain and fancy work--Miss Louisa Dornauf. Dressed doll (girls under 14) Vera Dolby 1, Alice Green 2, Beatrice Arnold 3. Ironed white shirt and collar-- Ida Chick 1, E. Jackson 2.
Scholastic (Open to All.-Plain map of Tasmania (under 14 years)-Edgar Dolby 1; Athol Brown 2, Handwriting and sum with not less than 20 figures (boys under 14)-Athol Brown 2.
Plain handwriting (boys under 12)-Gordon Haas 1, Victor Arnold 2.
Plain handwriting (girls under 14)-Davena Doak 1, Beatrice Arnold 2. Ditto (girls under 12)-Vera Johnston 1, Greta Gerzalia 2.
Writing (boys under 10) - Cecil Arnold. Ditto (girls under 10) -Kathleen Tabart.
Water-colour painting (boys and girls under 14)--G. Arnold 1, Beatrice Arnold 2.
Swine.--Yorkshire sow.--J. Wilson. Berkshire boar (any age) -- C. H. Kerkham. Pen of porkers-J. Wilson.
Poultry.-White Leghorn cockerel-A. H. Erb 1, C. Foley 2. Ditto, hen-W. Stoward 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn cockerel - H. Viney. Ditto, hen-A. Miller 1, H. Viney 2. Black Orpington, cockerel--Mrs. Godfrey. Silver Wyandotte, hen--Mrs. R. F. Arnold.
Original at the NLA Trove
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/50643642
Collected 4 October 2013