FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19174, 3 December 1927, Page 4

FLOWER SHOW.

LEESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. BLOOMS AFFECTED BY WEATHER. The eighteenth annual flower show promoted by the Lceston Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday. The entries were at the average level, but the stormy weather had a detrimental effect upon the quality of some of the. blooms. The cookery and vegetable sections provided the outstanding classes. There was a large attendance of exhibitors and the public in the afternoon, when the show was oflieially opened by Mr J. Cunningham, chairman of the Ellesmere County Council. The Ker. J. C. Young expressed the committee's thanks to all who had contributed to the- success of the show. Mr Cunningham spoke of the value of shows as a means of inculcating a lovo for the beautiful, and congratulated the exhibitors upon their display. A number of stalls were conducted for the sale of flowers, plants, sweets, produce, and sundry articles, and several competitions •wero in progress to add to the funds. The judges were: Pot plants and cut flowers, Mr R. Nairn: decorative, Mrs K. Nairn; cookerv, Jlrs Anderson; fruit and vegetables, Mr li." Nairn. CUT BLOOMS. Roses, ten varieties (1): J. Marshall I. Twelve roses ('J): Mrs J. Uoag 1, J. Moorhead 2. Six roses, four varieties ('J): Miss McLaehlan 1, J- Moorhead 2, Miss Lewton 3. Three roses (S): J. Moorhead 1, Mrs R.. T. McMillan 2, Miss K. Jamieson 3. Three tea roses (6): Miss Kathleen Slattery 1, J. Moorhead 2, Miss Lewton 3. Specimen rose, open (4): Miss McGregor 1. J. Moorhead 2, Miss McLaehlan 3. Specimen rose (6): Mrs R. T. McMillan 1, Miss t. Jamieson 2, Miss McLaehlan 3. Sweet peas (2): Mrs W. 15. Cooper 1, K. Moriarty 2. Six varieties sweet peas (1)_: R. Moriarty 1. Vase sweet peas, four varieties (1): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1. Ivy leaf geranium (1): Miss E. Spence 1. Single* geranium (2): Miss E. Sponco 1 and 2. Doublo geranium (2): Miss E. Spence 1 and 2, Iceland poppies (I): Miss E. Jamieson 1. Snapdragon (6): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1, Jas. Moorhead 2, Miss E. Jamieson 3. Gaillardias (2): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1, Jas. Moorhead 2. Nomosias (4): Jas. Moorhead 1, Miss S. Hogg 2, Miss C. Allen 3. Nasturtiums (1): Miss McLaehlan 1. Pansies (5): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1. Jas. Moorhead 2, Miss E. Jamieson 3. Schizanthus (2): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1. Ten-week stock (4): Miss E. Jamieson I and 2, Miss S. Hogg 3. Columbine (5-): Jas. Moorhead 1, Mrs W. B. Cooper 2, Miss E. Jamieson 3. Iris (3): Mrs R. T. McMillan 1, Miss E. Jamieson 2. E. Jamieson 3. Pcntstemons (1): Mrs J. B. Anderson 1. Sweet William (1): L. A. GurnSey 1. Snapdragons (4): Mrs W. B. Cooper 1, Jas. Moorhead 2. Peonies (4): Mrs S. Johnston 1, Mrs J. S. Brake 2, Mrs J. B. Anderson 3. Rhododendrons (1); Mrs B. T. McMillan 1. Lilies (1): Miss Nancy Pollock 1. Arum lilies (2): Mrs W. B. Cooper 3. Miss Edna Mawson 2. Hardy outdoor flowers (8): Mrs J. Bray 1, Mrs W. B. Cooper 2, L. A. Gurnsey and Miss E. Jamieson (equal) POT . PLANTS. Pelargonium (2): Miss E. Spence 1 and 2. Asparagus forn (3): Miss E. Spence 1 and 2, Miss Marion Fisher 3. Foliage plant (3).: Mrs D. M. Mclntyro 1, Mrs S. H. Wright 2, Miss E. Sponco 3. Maidenhair fern (4): Mrs S. K. Wright 1. Miss E. Spence 2, Mrs J. S. Brake and Miss E. Spence (equal) 3. Fern, any variety (2): Miss E. Spence 1. Geranium, two varieties (2): MissE. Spenfie 1 and 2. Geranium, other than ivy leaf (2): Miss E. Spence 1 and 2. Cactus (1): Miss E. Spence 1. Plant not in catalogue, other than fern (1): Mrs S. B. Wright 1. Plant not In catalogue, in 7in pot (1): Miss E. Spence 1. Palni (1): Miss E. Spence 1. DECORATIVE. Vase, any foliage (4): Rev. J. C. Young 1 and 2, Mrs W. B. Cunningham 3. Bowl, any foliage (7): Mrs W. B. Cunningham I, J. C. Young 2, Mrs R. T. McMillan 3. Basket, any foliage (2): Mrs W. B. Cunningham 1, Mrs J. Boag 2. Shower bouquet (1): Mrs J. Book 1. Hand bouquet of roses (2): Miss Mary Slattery 1, Miss N. Rodgers 2. Gentleman's buttonhole (5): Mrs It. T. McMillan 1 and 2. - Lady's spray (3): R. C. Candy 1, J. C. Young 2 and 3. Decorated table (2): Mrs R. T. McMillan 1, Mrs W, B. Cunningham 2. Original floral design (1): Miss Mary Rodgers 1 and special. Decorated vase, girl under 16 (4): Miss Mary Bodgera 1, Miss Noll Jarman 2, Miss Marjorio Langdalc 3. Lady's spray, boy under 16 (7): G. McClurc 1. T. Rodyers 8, K. Lemon 3. Gentleman's buttonhole, girl under 16 (5): Mary Rodgers I.' Nell Jarman 2, Elgio Fisher 3. Decorated hat, under 16 (2): Marjorio Langdato mid Mary Rodgers (equal) 1. Decorated table, girl under 10 (1): NolHo Rodgers 1. Collection artificial flowers, six varieties (4): Mrs L. Lackner 1, Mrs Lackner and Miss Nairn (equal) 2.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Black currants (2): Miss E. Donald J, Miss H. Hay 2. Ucd currants ('-): Hiss E. Donald 1. Strawberries (5): Mrs Candy 1, Ellcsmere Hospital 2, It. C. Shearer 3. Gooseberries (0): Mrs J. S. Brake- 1, .K. C. Shearer 2, Mrs Bothgcn 3. Cherries (3): Miss McGregor 1. Miss R. Hay 2 aud 3. Six onions (5): E. Jamicson 1, E. Wilson 2, -W. Fisher 3. Spring onions (!)): Miss R. Hay 1, W. O'Boyle 2, Mrs Rathgen 3. Beetroot (5): Miss It. Hay 1, Mrs Kathgcn 2, E. Wilson 3. Broad boans (4): Miss K. Hay land 2. One cabbage (13): Mrs W. K. Candy 1, D. Hencbery 2, -W. Cooper '.'•■ Cauliflower (1): R. 0. Shearer I, Peas (4): Miss R. Hay 1, 2, and 3. Rhubarb (2): E. Jamieson 1, Mrs G. F. Bray 2. Lettuce (10): Mrs J. B. Anderson 1, Mrs Rathgen 2, M. West 3. Carrots (8): H. Fomison 1 and 2, Miss R. Hay 3. Parsnips (5): Mrs Rathgen 1, E. Wilson 2, "W. O'Boyle 3. Potatoes (8): A. H. Chapman 1 and 2, W. O'Boyle 3. Turnips (10): Miss E. Jamieson 1, Mrs Rathgen 2, Miss Mary E. Bray 3. Radishes (4): Miss R. Hay 1 and 2. Collection vegetables (2): Mrs 'Rathgen 1, Miss R. Hay 2. COOKERY. Scones, withont butter (7): Mrs Jj. Lemon i; Miss G. Robertson 2, Mrs R. Shearer 3, Mrs E. Wise h c, Miss A. Gouldeu c. Pikelets (8): Mrs E. Wise 1 and 3, Mrß G. Nairn, 2, Mrs H. Schnelle b c, Mrs W. J. Lambio and Mrs R. Shearer c. Spongo roll (7): Mrs E. Wise 1 and 2, Mrs W. J. Lamble 3, Mrs R. C. Shearer h c. Date scones (7): Mrs E. Wise 1, Miss E. Tod 2, Miss A. Rathgen 3, Miss E. Tod h c, Mrs E. Wise c. Girdle scones (6): Mrs R. Shearer 1 nnd 2, Mrs W. J. Larabiß 3, Miss G. Robertson h c. Sausage rolls (0): Mrs 0. H. Hyde 1, Mrs H. Schnelle 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3, Mrs E. Wise h c and c. Coffee cake (6): Miss Elsio Patterson 1, Mrs R. Shearer 2, Mrs W. J. Lambio 3, Miss A. Ooulden h c, A. Fusscll c. Cream puffs (5): Mrg R. Shearer 1, Mrs G. Nairn 2, Miss E. Tod 3, Mrs W, J. Lambio h c. Nut loaf (6): Mrs R. Shearer 1, Mrs A. Rathgen 2, Mrs E. Wise 3, Mrs H. Schnelle h c. Sponge cake (4)'- Mrs K - wise l and 2 ' Mrs h ' Lemon 3. Jam tart's (7): Miss G. Lemon 1, Mrs E. Wise 2, Mrs G. H. Ryde 3, Miss K. Slattery h c, Mrs G. Nairn c. Shortbread (6): Mrs E. Wise 1 and 2, Mrs A. Rathgen 3, Mrs R. C. Shearer h c and c. Plain biscuits (G): Miss E. Tod 1, Mrs L. Lemon 2. Mrs E. Wise 3 and h c, Mrs G. Nairn c. Fancy biscuits (3): Mrs E. Wise 1 and 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3. Ginger cako (5): Miaa E. Tod 1, Mrs E. Wise 2. Mrs R. Shearer 3, Mrs W. J. Lambie h c. Rich cako (4): Mrs E. Wise 1 aud 2, Mrs R. Shearer 3, Miss Mary E. Bray h c. Oatcake (3): Mrs E. Wise 1 and 2. Mrs G. Nairn 3. Fruit pie (4): Miss G. Robertson 1, Mrs G. Nairn 2, Mrs E. Wise 3, • Miss King h c. HOME PRODUCE. Extracted honey (2): Mrs H. Schnelle 1 and 2. Jellies, two varieties (3): Mrs H. Schnelle 1 and 2. Jam (3): Mrs H. Schne e 1 and 2. Marmalade (3): Mrs H. behnello 1 and 2. Pickles (2): Mrs 11. Schnelle 1 and 2. Tomato sauce (1): Mrs H.-Schne o 1. Preserved fruit (2): Mrs H. Schne e 1 and 2. Hen eggs (2): Mrs H. Schnelle 1, Duck eggs (4): W. O'Boyle 1. 11. I>. Jones 2, Miss E. Donald 3 Ploughman s luncheon (3): Mrs E. Wise 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Miss Elsie Patterson 3. Scones made by man (1): H. D. Jonos 1. JUNIOR SECTION. COOKERY. ' Scones (7): Bessie Shearer 1 and 2, E. Millar 3, Mary Slattery h c, 31. L. Bray c. Currant scones (G): Bessie Shearer 1 and 3 E. Millar 2, M. L. Bray c. Sponge sandwich (10): Kana Ryde 1, E. Millar 2, Bessie Shearer 3, Barbara Kookes he, Mary blaitery c. Madeira, cako (5): M. L. Bray 1, Bessie Shearer 2, E. Millar 3. Seed cake (5): Rona Ryde 1, M. L. Bray 2 and o. Biscuits, plain (6): M. Miller 1, Be«ie> Shearer 2, Mary .Slattery 3. M. L. Bray h c and/c. Scholar's luncheon (2): M. L. Bray 1, Mary Slattery 2. VEGETABLES. Two lettuce (7): George Rennie 1, Mas Bowis 2, Miss M. L. Bray 3. Potatoes (4): Miss M. L. Bray 1 and 3, A. Fisher 2. Cabbage (8): N. Fisher 1, H. Lambie -.Miss M L. Bray 3. Twelve pods peas (2): H. Fomison 1, Miss M. L. Bray 2. Sprung onions (5): A. Fisher 1, Miss M. L. Bray 2. Collection vegetables (1): Miss M. L. Bray 1. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr J. B. Anderson's silver rose bowl for most pointe in cut blooms: Mrs W B. Cooper 34 points; runner-up, J. Moornead 30 poinU. , . Mr J. Winchester's cash prize :or moat points in cut blooms, exclusive of roses and sweet peas: Mrs W. B. Cooper. Mr G. W. R. Osborne's cash prize for most points in specified cut bloom classes: Mrs W. B. Coopor. . Mr J. B. Anderson's trophy for moat pom» in pot plants: Miss E. Spence. Mr J. Mooihesd's silver cup and Mr J. Nixon's cash prize for most points in decorative section: Rev. J. C. YoungrMr J. Spenco's trophy and Mr D. Held a cash prize for most points in fruit ind vegetables: Miss R. Hay.

II- W. B. Cooler's trophy and Mr W. J. Lemon's ensh prize for most points :n cookcrv:. Mrs E. T. Wise. Mr W. Johnston's trophy for most points in preserves and dairy produce: Mrs H. Schnclle. . .., _ . Most points in junior cookery: **«• Bessie Mr B. Anderson'* silver dip for _ most points in junior'classes: Mies M. I>. bray.