LYTTELTON NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19161, 18 November 1927, Page 15

LYTTELTON NEWS.

$ School Examinations. Pupils of Standard VI. of the Lyttelton District High School, tho West Lyttelton, Convent,' and St. Joseph's Schools attended the District High School yesterday, where tile annual proficiency examination was con. iluctcd by one of the Education Board's inspectors. Harbour Light Theatre. "Beau Gnsle," a drama of love and sacrifice, from the novel by T. C. Wren, and starring Ronald Colman, will be repeated at tho Harbour Light Theatre to-night, together with a comedy and a newsreel. Tomorrow afternoon and evening a double feature programme, consisting of "Wedding Bills," a comedy romance, featuring Raymond Griffith, and "Chasing Trouble," a Western romance, starring Pete Morrison, will be Bcrcened. The supporting programme includes a comedy and a gazette, ratrons are reminded that tho evening sessions commence at tho old time, 7.30. St. Saviour's Church. s A meeting of parishioners of St. Saviour's Church, West Lyttelton, was held iu the Parish Hall to decide tha question of the proposed abandonment of the Annual Flower Shpw apd the general financial policy of the parish. The vicar, the Rev. T. M. Curnow, presided, and there was a good attendance. It was decided that for the present financial year a sale of work be held in December, and that the envelope system be instituted from January Ist. It was furthermore agreed that for the next financial year every effort should be made to raise aB much as possible of the fund for the maintenance of the parish by direct giving through this method. Boge Show. The annual Rose Show and Sale of Work, under the auspice? of St. John's Presbyterian Church, wbb opened ip the Drill Hall yesterday. As was expected from the favourable season, the display of flowers and vegetables was well above the average in quality, and well worth inspection as examples of wliat can be done in the gardens of the port. A special display of pot plants by Mr A. Penrose attracted much attention. A number of prettily decorated stalls did good business during the afternoon and evening. _ The officials and judge? were as followsPresident, Rev. P. J. Tylee; vice-presidents, the Mayor (Mr F. E. Sutton), Dr. B. H. Gilmour, Mr P. W. Anderson, Captain R. Hatchwell; hon. treasurer, Dr. B. H. Gilmour; hon. secretary, Mr L. Fenton; convenor, Mr J. Preston; assistant ton. secretary, Miss W. Hatch well; judges—floral and vegeta blle. Mr R. Nairn; cooking: Mrs A. Sutcliffe, sweets. Mrs W Watson; art needlework: Mrs O. ana Miss M. Cook; children's section: Mr Vosb. POT PLANTS. Two pot plants: B. Fenton. Pot of cinerarias (2): R. Fenton. Aspidistra: Mrs Louttit 1. Pot in bloom, any variety. R. Fenton 1, W. Oogle 2. OUT FLOWERS. Roses —Twelve varieties: Mrs Harold Gardiner 1, D. Comer 2. Six varieties: Miss M. Cook 1, Mrs Harold Gardiner 2, Mrs G. Rutherford 3. Three varieties: D. Comer 1, Mrs Harold Gardiner 2, Miss M. Cook 3. Specimen: Godley House 1, F. Robert on 2. Three vases: Mrs GK Rutherford 1» Master Duncan McKenzie 2. Two vases: Mrs Reod 1, Mrs G. Wilson 2. Three carnations. Mrs Louttit 1 and 2. Twelve varieties hardy flowers: Mrs Guy Ronalds 1, Miss M. Cook 2, J. Preston 3. Antirrhinums, three varieties: Godley House 1, A. J. J s ' Delphiniums, two varieties: Mrs J. Wilson 1 Aquilegias: F. Roberton 1» .Mrs J* Nel* son 2. Sweet peas, B. Bamford 1. Six varieties: B. Bamford 1 and 2. Pour varieties: B- Bamford 1. Vase. T> Bamford 1 and 2. Threo varieties: Mrs W. T. Thompson 1, Mrß Wood 2. Four varieties of daisies: Mrs Radonovitch Q. Wilson 2. Four varieties of pansies. Mrs G. Rutherford 1 and 2. DECORATIVE SECTION. Vase of flowers, any foliage: Mrs Guy Ronalds and Miss M. Cook (equal):l. Mrs 3 Preston 3. Bowl of flowers: Mrs B H. Gilmour 1, Mrs Guy Ronalds 2. Basket of roses: Mrs Guy Ronalds 1, Mrs W. T. Thompson 2. Bowl of amm l»lie8: Mrs Guy Ronalds 1, Mrs J. Preston 2. Lady's spray, outdoor flowers: Mrs Ryder 1, Mrs Gny Ronaids and Miss Webb (equal) 2. Gent eman's buttonhole, outdoor flowers: Mrs Guy Ronalds 1, Mrs B. H. Gilmour 2. Children under 16 years—Bowl of flowers. Rua Seymour 1, Ngaire Fisher 2. Vase of flowers: Betty Ryder 1, J 1 i° n E „" Gentleman's buttonhole: G. HilUer 1, Rua Seymour 2. VBGBT £j LES . Collection (Lyttelton-grown): W. T. Pos--1 ter 1, J. Preston 2. Three varieties: D. Madden 1. Six white potatoes (new): Jean Hunter 1, D. Madden 2. Six red or bluo potatoes (new): J. Moir 1, T. Reynolds 2. Two cabbages: J. Webb 1, L. A. Irwin 2. Twelve pods peas: J-. Preston 1, Master W. Preßton 2. Three lettuces: J. Scott 1, D. Madden 2. DOMESTIC SECTION. Six queen cakes: Mrs N. W. Scott 1. Mrs Madden 2. Six pikelets: Mrs N. H. Gilmour 1, Mrs Madden 2. Mixed pastries (six varieties): Mrs Scott 1, Mrs G. Smith 2. Six plain sconeß: Mtb N. W. Scott 1, Mrs G. Smith 2. Jam Bponge sandwich: Mrs J. Preston 1, Mrs Madden 2. Six pieces of plain shortbread: Mrs Madden 1, Mrs Phillips 2. Plain sponge cake: Mrs Madden 2. Sultana cake: Mrs G. Smith 1, Mrs Madden 2. Seed cake: Mrs G. Smith 1, Mrs J. Armstrong 2. Nut loaf: Mrs J. Preston 1, Mrs Madden 2. Oatcake: Mrs J. J. Gowcr 1. Mrs C. McKenzie 2. Turkish delight: Mrs T. Smith 1, Miss.Ruth Miller 2. Candy: Miss Gwcn Dix 1. Plate of toffee: Mrs G. Smith 1, Mrs Olsen 2. y Children under 10 years—Jam sponge sandwich: Chrissie Phillips 1, Jean Herd 2. Pikelets: Miss Ruth Miller 1, Miss L. Childs 2. Candy: Miss Betty Stevens 1. Toifee: Miss Joan Skippage 1, Miss Ruth Madden 2. NEEDLEWORK. Embroidered traycloth, supper-cloth, table centre, or pillow-shams: Miss W. Watson 1. Eyelet embroidery: Mrs J. Cameron 1. Crochet d'oyley: Mrs M. Green 1. Embroidered underclothing: Mrs Fine 1, Mrs Mouritsen 2. Crochet work (coarse): Mrs W. W. Toy 1, Mrs Ralph 2. Crochet work, silk (coarse): Mrs Madden 1. Crochet work, cotton (fine): Mrs A. Tylee 1, Mrs W. W. Toy 2. Pair hand-knitted socks: Mrs C. Roberts 1, Mrs A. Miller 2. Cushion: Misa V. Gower 1. Macrame basket: Mrs C. Robj erts 1, Miss R. Stenson 2.