FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18238, 24 November 1924, Page 4

FLOWER SHOW.

ST. DAVID'S, SYDENHAM.

Gaiety prevailed at the annual flower nlicw apd garfen fote held in connexion Willi St. Savid'o _ Presbyterian Church, Colombo (street* Sydenham, and opened on the Church .oh Saturday afternoon. ■*rher& was a very largo attendance at both Mtotnoon and evening sessions. Tho flower show easily eclipsed the one held laat year in tlifl number of entries, and in the quality of the blooms. The prize for tho preraior bloom, in the. show went to Mrs Stephons. The entries in tho cookery said vegetable classes were good, and tho majority of the exhibits were well up to the standard of' previous years.

In addition to the flower show and other exhibits, there were a number of attractively decorated stalls. which did good business. Throughout the day music was played by the Y.M.C.A. Otchfeetra. The following is tho prize list:— Flowers—Best oollection of roses: "W. J. Gabb 1, N.JS. Glue Co. 2. Sis roses, distinct varieties: w. J. G&bb 1, C. G. Clark 2. Three roses: W. J. Gabb 1, N.2. Glue Co. 2. Boat collection of sweet peas: Miss L. Gladiflg 1, Mra A. Alexander 2. , Three varieties sweet poifc: Mrs A. Alexander 1, Mrs L. Davits 2. Three varieties flowering shrubs: Mra W. Baker 1 and 2. Six varieties cut flowers: J, W. Gtahom 1, Miisa G. Carmioliael 2. Three varieties pafiaies: S. Brunt 1, W. Brunt 2. Four roses: Mrs layers 1, Mrs F, A. Judkins 2. One fern: Mrs -Li. Davie® 1, Mrs W. Baker 2. Pot plant: Mrs L. Davies 1, Mrs J. Shirlaw 2. VaSo of ioß6s: Mrs C. G. Clark 1, Mrs W. tT. Gabb 2. Vsv&e of flowers: Mre C. G. Clark 1, Miss L. Mcllitjy 2. Basket of roses: W. J. Gabb 1, Mrs L. J. Moore 2. Basket Of A-owSrs: Mra W. Fisher 1, Mi's L. J. Mooto 2. Bowl of rosea: Miss A. Carimchael 1, W. J. Gabb 5. Bowl of Mrs L. J. Moofe i, Miss L. MeJlroy 2. „ » > • Coi>kery-*-Plato of scfthea: Mies A. Lambie 1, Mrs J. Larabib 2. Plate of gitdl«> econea: Miss A. Xiambio 1, Mra L. L. Cooper 2. Light fruit oake—Mrs McllrOy 1, Mrs Malloy 2. itich fruit tfcko: Mm J. M. Johnstone 1, Mrs F. Wilson 2. Sponge sandwich: Mra Malloy 1, Mies A. Lahore 2. Spongo roll: Miss it. Buller X, Miss A. Lahore 2. Nut loaf: Mrs Dent 1, Mrs W. Btuker 2. Shortbread: Mrs W. Fisher 1 and 5. Ginget-hi-Md: Mrs Ferguaon 1, Mra 3. Thomson 2. Plato of pikelet#: Mrs W. Baker 1, Mr« L. L. Cooper 2. Plate Of biscuits: Mra Malloy ] ' Mrs Johnstone 2. Plate of tartlets: Mrs F. A. Pyno 1, Mrt J. Bell 2. Plato oven (men): lan Patrick 1. Pot of marmalade: Mra O'Daniela 1, Miss. McDousall 2. Pot of jam (open): J. Kiordan 1, Mrs W. Fisher 2. Pot of jelly: Miss McDougall 1 Mrs O'Daniels 2. Jar of tomato eauce: lira J. Lambie 1, Mta McFatlane 2. Jar of chutney: Mis J. D. Webster 1, Mies McDotigall 2. Bottle Of preserved fruit: Mra W Fisher 1, Miss McDougall 2. Pound of homo-mado butter: Mrs \\. Butler 1. Six hen eggs: V. McFarLano 1, Mibs Adeline Carinichaei 2. . Fruit an<l vegetables—Gooseberries: MieS T Godding 1, Mrs Uglow 2. Cabbages: Mr Uudow 1, Miss J. H. Lahore 2. PeaS: Mrs A Alexander 1, F. Dephoff 2. Lettuces: Mrs Goddin" 1, F. Dephoff 2. New potatoes: Mrs Brown 1, Mrs Uglow 2. Strawberties: Mra McFarkne 1. Collection vegetables: F. DepliofJ 1. , „ -p. Home industries—Plain white sewing: J . Mr"thieSon 1. White embroidery: MisS'J. S'lirnonl, Miss T. S. Roach 2. Camisole: Miss M. Salmon 1, Mrs W. Baker 2. (. jt ra Davies 1, Mrs D. Storntt m£s Itogora he. Bowl paper flowed: Mifs Ford 1. Child's eocka (hand-knitted). whito sewing: .T. Jutiio *■ q li c. PlftStiAlexander 1, Thomp.a;t; °g' ? 1 ° No 1: K Anderean 1. K. S jN'o! i: C. Smith 1, K._ Smith ». j£cl _ \trAof i A Francis 3« "\lcFall " " Gentleman's buttonhole. Met- all - . at o Collection o£ &2TT iSite 1. 0. Btoß =•«;»' son 1, Miss Dor is McFail -■ !