FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17111, 5 April 1921, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW.

HALKETT. The second annual flower show htSd under tho auspices of the Halkett Presbyterian parish, took place in the Agricultural Hall on Thursday. Notwithstanding the lateness of the season, there was a good display of flowers, and the fruit section received commendation "from the judge for the quality and cleanness of the fruit' exhibited. Vegetables and farm roots also made a very creditable display, and the cookery exhibits ware quite up to the usual show standard. '.there was a good attendance of the public, especially in the evening, when a musical programme was given Songs and duets were contributed" by Mesdames Duncan, M. Johnson, and C. Smith, and Misses Partridge and P. McNae, the accompaniments being played by llrs A. Stewart. A weight-guessing competition for a lamb resulted in the prizes (quarters of lamb) beiny won by Mrs J. Dyeai-t, Hiss Gibb, and Messos H. McNae and R. Henderson. The judges for the show were:—Flowers, Mr W. Jones; invit, Mr Dallas; vegetables arid farm roots, Mr W. J. Jonkdns; needlework, Mrs Duncan; photography! and painting, Miss Gibb; children's compelitiOjns, Mrs Duncan, Misa Sim, and "Mr W. Jones; cookery Miss M. Sim. Following waa the prize list:— . .

Pc-t Plant*—Fuohaia. (3): Mrs W. L. Stewart 1 and 2. Geranium (1): Mrs H. McCledland 1. Foliage' plant, not otherwise specified (2): Mi* W. Sym» 1, Mib F. Westaway 2. Maidenhair fern (1): Bert "Wilson 1.

Cut Flowers—Roses, 12 varieties, one bloom of each (2): Mrs T. Gough 1. Roses, 9 varieties (2): Mrs T. Gough 1, Miss Mulholland 2.. Six varieties (4): Mrs T. Gough 1, Miss Mulholland 2. Four varieties. (6): Mrs T. Gough 1, Miss Mulholland 2, Mrs W. Syme 3. " Three varieties. (5): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs G. T. Robertson 2, Mrs Syme 3. Best bloom, single (4): Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs T. Gough 2. Be3t bloom, any variety (5): Miss Mulholland 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Sweet peas,' not more than 5 varieties (2): Mrs W. Oakley 1. Not more than 1 variety or more than C spikes of each (2): Mrs 'W. Oakley 1. Dahlias, show 6 blooms (4): Mrs H. Roper 1 and 2. Peony, 6" blooms (1): Mrs G. T. Robertson. 1. Single or Collarofcteo (2): Miss Mulholland 1. Cactus (6): Miss Mulholland 1, Mrs G. T. Robertson 2, Mrs W. Oakley 3. Violas, 6 blooms (4): Mrs Westaway 1, Miss Mulholland 2. MiohaeJmas daisies (5): Miss Mulholland 1, Mrs W. Syme 2; Mrs J. Dysart 3. . Petunias (5); Misa M. G. Robertson 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Verbenas (8): Mrs Westaway-1, MrsT. Gough 2. ■ Sadpiglossis (1): Mrs T. Gough 1. Marigolds, any variety (5): Mrs R. McClelland 1, Mrs Westaiway 2. Phlox Drammoudi (4): Mrs Westa-way 1, Miss Mulhollawl 2. Asters, double (3): Mrs H. Roper 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Asters/ single (2): Mrs" H. McCloßand 1. Delphinium (1): Miss Mulholland 1. Zinnia (2): Mrs R. McClelland 1, Mrs W. Syme. 2. Cosmos (3); Mrs T. Gough 1. Dianthus (3): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs 11. Roper 2. Stocks, any variety (1): Mrs W. Syme 1. Geraniums, any variety (5): Miss Mulholland 1 Mrs H.. Roper 2. Geraniums, ivy. leaf (2): Miss Mulholland 1, Bert Wilson. 2. Penstemons (2): Miss Mulholland 1, Mrs H. McClelland 2. Antirrhinums (2): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mre T. Westwood 2.' Pa-nsies (1): Bert Wilson 2. Collection of outdoorgrown flowers, 12 kinds, not more than six varieties of one kind (2J: Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs'T. Westwood 2. ' Collection of outdoor-, Sown flowers, 20 kinds (1): Mrs W. Sjmo 1. ecorative—Three decorated va3t-s (2):' Mrs J. F. Lawrey .1, Mrs H. Roper 2. Buttonlole- (3): Mrs J. F. Lawrcy 1, Mrs Westwood 2. Lady's spray (2); Mrs-J. F. Lawrey, 1, Mrs H. Roper 2. Lady's bouquet (2): Mrs H.. Roper 1. Bowl of :roses (2): Mrs J. F. Lawrey. I,' Mrs- G. T. Robertson 2. Bowl of nasturtiums (2): Mrs W. Oakley 1, tfre, J. F. Lawrey 2. decorated basket (2): Mrs J. : A. Brown I,' Mrs J. F. Lawrey 2. Bowl of noweira (3): Mrs J. F. Lawrey 1, Mrs Hj Bopjr, a. • •,»„., Fruit—Apples,, dersert (9): Mrs D. Gjlluiders. 1, 'Miss Mulholland 2, Mrs H. Roper 8. Cooking (10). Mrs J. Dysart 1, Mrs Wesfaway 2, Mrs H. Roper 3. Collection (B)t .Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs Westaway 2. Pears, desert (2): Bert Wilßon 1. Cooking (4): Bert Wilson 1 and 2: Collection (4): Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs H. MoClellaTid. 2. Plums (fi): MusH. Roper 1, Mts J. Dysart 2. Collection (1): Mrs H. Roper 1. Nectarines (3): Mrs. D. GiHanders I, Mrs H. RopeT 2. Peaches (4):" Misa Mulholland 1, Mrs J. Dyavrt 2. Collection of fruit (1): Mre J.: Dysttrt 1. .-. • ■ Vegetables—Onions (7): Gordon Dysart 1, B .T. Hockiidge. 2. Leeks (2): Gordon Dysart 1 and 2. Silver beet (1): N. Wulfo 1. Parsnips (4): W. Oaltley'l, -R. McCUlland 2. gaiden carrots (7): W. Oakley 1 and 2, Mrs R. Roper hc. Garden turnips (1): juu.,l. - Peaß, 12 pods (3).: fi,. McClolland,. I,E. Re-id,' ..jun,, .2. Cabbage. (2): .Mrs H* Roper 1, R. Had,: jun;,'2.". Ben.n», broad (J).: R. McClelland-1. Runner (!).:, R. Mc.Clellland 1. French (1): R. Reid jun., 1. beetroot (3): Mrs Wbstaway 1, N, Wulfo 0. Cucumbers (1): N. Wulfe 1. Marrow (6): A.'McNae 1, Grace" Dysart -2, R. MoClelland h c. ■ Lettuce (2): -Mrs D.. GiUanders. 1, R.; Reid, jun.. 2.. Tomatoes (i) : W. Oakley .1,. Mis J. A. Brown 2.- Rhubarb' (2): H. McNae- 1, R. Reid, jun., 2. Heaviest cabbage• j (1): H; Roper'l. ' Heaviest marrow (2): A. McNae I.'' ■• '. ' ■.< .: ' ■ . .- Cookery-—Home-made' yeast loaf: Mrs J. 'Longst'afie 1, Mis D. Gillanders 2. Brown loaj (3): Mrs J. Longataff 1, Mrs W. W. Mul. Holland 2.. Girdle scones (l):>Mr» D. Gillaiv ders 1. Plain Bcones (1): Mrs D. Gillanders 1 Shortbread (3): Mrs D. Gillanders. 1, Mrs J Dysart 2. Sponge sandwich, (4): Mra W. H Walker 1, Mrs W. L. Stewart 2. Sponge roll (2): Mrs W. H. Walker.i, Mrs J. Donald 2. Sponge cake (3). Mrs J. Donald, 1, Mrs W. H. Walker 2. Plain fruit cake (3): ma Westaway 1. Mrs D. Gillanders 2. Rich fruit cake (4): Mrs. W. Oakley 1. Madeira-cake (6): Mrs W. L. .Stewart 1 Seed cake 3)- Mrs J. F. Lawrey 1, Mre W. H. Walker 2. 'Ginger cake (4): -Mrs J. F. -Lawrey-il, Mies M. Thompson 2. Yeast buns.(2): - Mrs 'D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Plum pudding (1): Mrs J. Longßtaff 1. Collection of hbme-made sweets (1): Misa Mulholland 1. Jam, three kinds (4): Mre H. Roper 1 and_2.. Jelly, three kinds (2): Mrs J. Donald 1, Mrs Gillanders 2. Preserved fruit (4): Mrs J. Donald 1 Mrs H.-Roper, 2. „ » ~' L^ Dairv Produce—Dropped honey. (2): Mrs D. Gillanders 1, Mrs H. Roper 2. Section honey (8 Mrs D. Gillanders l;. Mrs H. Roper ;2. Separator butter J- *%**'&*& M Thompson 2. Hen'eggs (3)-: Mrs W. Oakley, Mrs W. H. Walker, and - Mrs G. H ' sock«, heavy .vnnWIV Mrs-W.-'H.' Walker 2. Hand-knitted. Crochet,, camisole top ,2}.: M)ss M. Mi; 9 Jessie Thompson 2. d'ovlov (2): Mise Jessie Thompson .1. HandembroTdered tray-clotV. M- R Thomp.. eon 2. Cushion in coloured tw^ Miss.C E. Westwood 1 and 2 Embroidered cushion (1): Miss C. E, Westwood.2. . ' and un^er, M{llhol j and % Archttepture (2) ■. W'-W Mulholland 1, W.Oakley 2.-. .. ■ Paintihg- : L.aud or.sesscape,- oil rn-jj. -McClelland,l and 2 V .Still life, m oii (4): Mjss. M. ,G. Robe.rtson., J. M cSls 2 • CompetitionsT-Collection. v d flowers (?: Hilda McClellalid- I,; Joy :Trickett 2 Albert Thompson 3.' Buttonhole, under .10. for mtn (6): 'May McClelland 1, Annie McCleUand'2 Buttonhole, under lb (9): Gladyj McClelland I,.Gordon 2. D«>or«ted vtser under 16 (S): Gvten Anderson^, i Grace Dvsart-2 and 3. Bouquet, under 16 _(2 . GrST. Dysart .1, Gwen, Anderson 2. Pljjm scenes' (1)': Gwen' Anderson 1. Sponge sandwich (2): Gwen Anderson 1. Collection .of small cakes (1): Gv(en Anderson J. Collection of home-made sweets (l): Grace Dysart 1 -Socks, darned (1): Agnes Street 2. Handwriting under 10 (1): Joy Trickett 2. H«ndwrtiing, boy under ffljßr R, Reid, jun., . Farm Roots—2o- Ruby potatoes . (1): WOaklev 1. 20 Whits Beauty of Hebron pptotoes: (1): W. Oakley L 20 any other variety (3V-W. Oakley 1, H. McNae 2. Collection of potatoes (1): N. Wulfe 1. Swede tunups (3>: R. Reid, jun. 1. H. Roper 2 TeUowfleshed turnips (2): Gordon Dysart 1. Wh.t«fleehed turnips (4): Gordon.Dysart 1, R.. McClelland 2. Three heaviest turnips (2): H. Ropenl.:.Long red mangolds (1): H. Roper 1 Yellow globe mangolds (1): H. Roper 1. Mangolds, any other variety (1): H.. Roper 1. Heaviest mangolds (1):; H. Roper 1. Red carrots (1): R. Reid, jun. 1. Collection of farm roots (1): Gordon Dysart 1. Sheaf of solid straw Tuscan (-) = Gordon Dysart 1, Mrs W. H Walker 3. Sheaf of uHunter'e' white wheat (1): Mrs \V. H. Walker i. Sheaf of White oats (2;: Mw W. H. Walker 1 and 2. Special Priies—Most points in cut flowers: Miss M. Mulholland 1. Most pointa m decorative section: Mrs. J. F. Lawrey 1. Most points in f«Jt: Mrs H R<raer. 1. Most points in vegetables: R. Reid. jun. 1. Most points in cooker}-: Mrs D GiUandora 1. Most v->ints in photography: W. W. Mulholland 1. Most points in children's competitions: Gwen Anderson 1. Dish of fruit suitable fortabte: Mrs H. Roper 1. Most pointe in all classes: Mrs H Roper-1. Best exhibit of embroidery S colours: Miss McNae 1. Best exhibit of Mount Melliok work: Miw B.C. Wilson 1 and 2. For exhibition only: Poant-laoe exhibited by Mrs Peterson, very highly commended.

SELWYN PLANTATION BOARD.

1 TABEWELL TO ME HASZARD.

The Selwvn Plantation Board met yesterday,.Mr G. H. BuUai;d, Comrnissioner of Crown Lands, presiding. Mr H. D. M. Haszard, the retiring chairman, introduced the new Commissioifer, .who, he said, possessed extensive experience of forestry operations in Taranaki.. He said that Canterbury was very fortunate in having such magnificent endowments on the plains, and the pioneers deserved great credit for their forethought in providing the reserves" and plantations. The work originally was in the nature of an experiment, and some mistakes were made, but, taking it altogether, he thought those who originally had control of the plantations did very well indeed. He would strongly recommend the Board to continue to plant more trees, and that all .the money received from endowments should be put back into the land. Mr S. A. Staples said the Board parted from Mr Haszard with very keen regret. On behalf of the members of the Board, ho presented Mr Haszard with Mr Geo. ."Witty, M.P., said that no. previous Commissioner had gone through such a trying period as Mr Haszard, and the success of the soldier settlement in Canterbury was due largely to Mr Hazard's influence. Mr Witty also welcomed tho new chairman. „ _ ■"•Mr Bullard said he came fr<>m Tarariakf, wherS'?.itliad':beeri*'morS>;a matter of the destruction of timber fthan of preserving it, and it was a hard matter at times to save the trees. People had looked Upon the trees as blots on the landscape, but now the feeling was changing, and even pinus insignis vfas being encouraged, for timber production purposes. . ' ', Mr Haszard, in reply, thanked the members for-their gift. •

BUSINESS MEETING. The business meeting of the Board followed; The secretary reported that a subcommittee had adopted the principle that areas for. would not be granted to other local bodies free of charge; but there would have to be some equality of exchange. The proposed exchange of. areas with the Springs County Council was referred to the superintendent to report on the question'of values, „• . Mr C. Wolfe urged'that the Springs Council • should be granted the. gravel, . as the material was, badly wanted for main road formation. Tl\e matter was left to the sub-cotn-mittee, with power to act. . The superintendent reported that the experiment of sawing firewood into blocks at Bankside promised to be a successful venture, but with the gradually increasing amount of labour offerin" for. timber cutting it was likely that private plantation owners would be induced to cut out their mature shelter belts and wood lots in the near future, thus causing greater competition in the disposal of fuel, srnd the probability of reduced prices for the commodity. Owing to the existing abnormal financial conditions, the ao-ain received a check, and it was reasonable to anticipate an over-abundance of first and seco"nd class native timber on the market shortly. In fact, already the "effect was being felt by millers engaged in cutting the less valuable pinus insignis; Should, therefore, satisfactory tenders for the milling of pines on Reserve 1762 be not received, the conversion, of the timber into firewood .was worthv of the Board's consideration. Probably 1750 cords of firewood could be cut;'and, allowing for a margin of 12s 6d per cord profit, over £IOOO would be recoverable from the plantation. Afforestation operations had begun on Reserve 1765.