FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 5

FLOWER SHOW

RECORD ENTRIES AT WEST MELTON HIGH QUALITY EXHIBITS One thousand and eighty-eight- entries a. rfioord—were received for the annual flower show of the West Melton Horticultural Society. Mr G. C Jowers, in welcoming Mr R. W. Hawke. M.P., patron of the society, apologised for the absence of the president, Mr A. E. Langdale-Plunt. Mr Hawke officially opened the show. He congratulated the exhibitors and com mitten upon the comprehensive.character otthe rtisplay and upon the high standard ot qualtj attained. Mr Baylies also spoke, congratulating the exhibitors on the line blooms. SPECIAL AWARDS Special prizes were awarded as follows : President's cup: Mrs G. Batstone. Mr A. E. Langdale's cup for most points in the show: Mrs G. Batstone (147 points). Miss M. O'Connor's trophy for runner-up. Mrs W. Oakley (99 points). . Mrs AV. Oakley's trophy for most points in Sections 1., 11. iV., and V.: -Miss A. Jowers. Pot Plants —Society's special for most points: Mrs G. Batstone. Society's special for runner-up: Miss Trickett. Cut Flowers —J. Ballantyne and Company's trophy for most points: C. Price. Dixon Bros.' special for runner-up: Mrs G. Batstone. . . Christchurch Nursery Company's special for first for three roses, named varieties, for exhibitors who have not previously won a first prize for roses: Mrs J. Donaldson. Christchurch Nursery Company's special for second for three roses, named varieties, for exhibitors who have not won a first prize for roses: Mrs J. Donaldson. Dixon Bros.' special for most points in roses: Miss A. Jowers. Mrs W. Phillips, sen.'s special for collection of 12 kinds of outdoor-grown flowers: Mrs G. Masterton. G. P. Kissel, Ltd.'s trophy for most points in sweet peas: Mrs W. Oakley and C. Price (equal). Mrs J. W. .lowers' trophy for premier rose bloom: Mrs G. Batstone. Decorative—-.Society's special for most points: Mrs G. .Masicrton. Society's special for runner-up; . Mrs K. Henderson. Mrs A. K. I.nicdale's special for decorated table: Mrs G. Masterton. Mrs (j. Ma.-lerton's trophy for Victorian posy (novices) j: Mrs 11. Henderson. Society's special for most point.-, in fruit: Mrs G. 1 Sal stone. New Zealand Refrigerating Company's special for most points in vegetables: ('. Price. Wright, Stephenson and Company's special for runner-up: Mrs W. Oakley. Mr \l. G. Kobinson's special for most points in pettitoes: J. J. (Jain. Mr !£. G. Uobinson's special for runner-up: P. i'\ Koper. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's special for most points in grain section: J. W. Jowers and W. Phillips (equal). The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association's special for runner-up: ,1. W. Jowers aml W. Phillips (equal). Mr li. W. Hawke's special for most points in home industries: Mrs P. !•'. Roper. Mrs W. O-iklev's upecial for rnnner-un : .Mr.J. 11. Harvey. Miss Muriel Donaldson'.- special tor most, points in bread: Mrs A. McKay. Tile MidCanterbury Dairy Co.'s special for runnerup: Mrs P. I'. Koper. Thrt Mid-Canterbury Dairy Company's special for be-t three plates or tray: Miss Lucy Tlinmp.-ou. The Canterbury Dairv Company's .-pecial (or apple pi*.: Mm J. 1 1. Harvey. The Canterbury Dairv Company's -pecial for meat, pie: Mrs .1. 11. Harvev. Miss A. .lower's trophv for rich fruit cuke: Mr- J. 11. flnrvev. Mrs A. K. Langdale-Hunfs special for plain scones: A. Stewart. Mr J. Donaldson's special for collection of home.made pastry: Miss A. Jowers. Mrs A. McKav's trophv for nut loaf: Mrs .1. If. Harvey. Simpson ami Williams, Ltd.'s. trophy for most points in needlework: Mrs C. F. Walker. The society's special for runnerup: Miss Jean Marshall. Miss M. O'Connor's trophy for embroidered supper cloth, coloured: Miss Jean Marshall. Society's special for most points in photo-L-rapliv: Mrs G. Batstone. Society's special for runner-up: AV. Oakley, sen. Mrs G. Halftone's special for picture, any sludy, novices: C. W. Walker. CIIILDRKN'S COMPETITIONS West Melton School Cup, for most points: Margaret Walker (31 points). Aulsebrook and Company's special for runner-up: Jean Calder (25 points). Mrs Stewart's trophy for boy runner-up: Lester I.anu'dale (11 points). .Mr- MeVinnie's special for most points in cooking, done in coal range: Iris Caldv, ell.

Mrs MeVinnie's special for most points in conking, in electric- range: Alary Donald. Mrs J. IL llutton's special for plain scones: M.arjorie Finlay. Mrs J. 11. llutton's special for collection of sweets: Margaret Walker. Mrs D. MeVinnie's special for best collection (two marrows, two cucumbers, six tomatoes) : Xola Jeal. Mr K. Finlay'» special for best exhibit of handwriting in Standard A'l. and under: Marjorie Finlav (Courtenay School). AVhitcombe and Tombs, Ltd.'s, trophy for collection of not more than 12 kinds of vegetables, grown at home: Margaret Walker. AVhitcombe and Tombs. Ltd.'s, trophy for collection of flowers: Margaret AValker.

I I'OT PLANTS (Judge.: Mr liaylis:-.) I \ M .i'li-ii-» (3): Mrs <•■ Batstune 1 and 3, Jiiis Tricked 'J. Fuchsia (.1): Mrs D.. McVinnio I Miss A. Jmrers 2, Mrs G. JJut-.-tone 3. Geranium (3 ) : Mrs, G. Batstono 1 ,'unJ !!, Miss A. Jowers 2. Geranium, variegated (2) : Mrs 0. Batstone 1 and 2. Begonia, tuberous-rooted (2): Mrs G. Batstono 1- and 2 Foliage plants, not otherwise specified (21: Mrs 0. Batstone 1, Miss Triekett 2. Palms (:•;): Mrs G. Batstone 3, 2, and 3. Fern (4): Mrs G. Batstone 1. 2, and 3. Plant or nlauts in hanging basket or put 1-.'.)• Mr? G. Batstone 1 and 3. Miss Triekett 2. Asparagus in pot (2): Mrs G. Batstone I and 2. CUT FLOWERS (Judge: Mr Bayliss.) Roses, 12 varieties, (2): Miss A. Jowers J, Mrs G. Batstone 2. Roses, nine varieties (3): Miss A. Jowers 1 and 3, Mr 6 G. Batstone 2. Hoses, six varieties (1) : Mrs D. i.McVinnio J- liosus, four varieties (1): j Mrs D. McVinnie 1. Roses, three varieties (2): Mrs W. Phillips 1. Single rose (8): Mrs G. Batstone 1 and 3, Miss A. Jowers 2. Three roses, named varieties, for exhibitors who have not previously "won a first prize for roses (3): Mrs J. 1 and 2. Sweet . puns, not. more than live varieties (2): Mrs W. Oakley 1, C. Price 2. Sweet peas, one variety (S): 0. Price 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Carnations or pieotees (3): J. J. Cain 1, Miss A. Jowers 2, Mrs W. Oakley 3. Galllardia (3): C. Price 1, Mrs W. Phillips, sen., 2. Dahlias, decorative (3): Mrs G. Batstone 1. Mrs W. Oakley 2, L. Soimo 3. Dahlias, collection (1): Mrs G. Batstone 1. Dahlias, cactus (1): Mrs G. Batstone 1. Antirrhinums (4): Miss A. Jowers 1 and 3 0 Price 2. daisies (3): Miss V Jowers 1, Mrs W. H. Walker 2. Gladioli, six spikes (2): J. J. Cain 1. Mrs G. Batstone 'j Gladioli, three spikes (5) : Mrs G Batstone 1, J. J. Gain 2, Mrs W. Oakley 3 ■ Petunias (<!) : Mrs W. Oakley 1, Miss N .Teal 2, C. Price it. 'Verbenas (5): Mrs (■ Mastcrton 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, C. Price 3 Phlox Drummnndii (6): C. Price 1, Mrs \V Onklev 2, Miss X. Jeal 3. Salpiglossis (3): Miss A. Jowers 1, C. Price 2. Mrs C. E Walker 3. Marigolds, French (0): Miss N* Jeal 1, C. Price 2, Mrs G. Mastcrton 3. Marisrolds.' African (a): Miss X. Jeal 1, Mrs "G. Mastcrton 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Zinnia (12): Mrs 0. Mastcrton 1. Mrs 0. E Walker 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Perennial piilox (2): Mrs W. Oakley 1, Miss B. Garter 2. Asters, double (13): Mrs W. Oaklev 1. 0. Price 2, Miss X. Jeal 3. Asters, .single" (7): Miss X. Jeal 1, C. Price 2, Miss Triekett 3. Delphinium: Miss A. .lowers I. Lilies (4): Mrs G. .Batstone I and 2. Posmeas (3) : C. Price 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, Mrs G. Tintstone 3. Dianfhus (2): C. Price 1, L. Sonne 2. Geraniums (10): Mrs G. Batstone 3. Mrs W. Phillips, sen.l 2, Mrs W. Oakley 3. Geraniums, ivyleafed (5): Miss M. Gibson 1. Miss V. Cnrragh 2, Miss V. Phillips 3. Pentstemons (3): Miss A. Jowers 1. ('. Price 2. Mrs W. Oaklev 3. A r iolas ffi): Miss X". Jeal i. C. Price 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Pansy (3): C. Price 1. Mrs G. Batstone 2 and 3. Collection of 12 kinds outdoor-crown flowers (2): Mrs G. Masterton 1, Miss A. Jowers 2. DECORATIVE (Judge: Mr Bayliss.) Vase for decorative effect (6) : Mrs G. Mastcrton 1 and 2, Miss Triekett 3. Vase for decorative purposes, novices (4) : Miss A. Donaldson 1, Mrs R. Henderson 2 and 3. Buttonhole (3): Mrs 6. Masterton 1 and 2, Miss J. Foster 3. Lady's spray (3) : Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2, Miss J. Foster 3. Lady's bouquet (2) : Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2. Victorian posy (2) : Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2. Bowl of nasturtiums (3):

Mrs AV. Oakley 1, Mrs G. Masterton 2 and 3. Bowl of gladioli (3): Mrs G. Masterton 1. and 2, Mrs G. Batstone 3. Basket of flowers (3) : Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2, Miss J. Foster 3. Vaso o£ berries (2) : Miss A. Jowers 1, Mrs G. Masterton 2. Bowl of flowers, any foliage (7) : Mrs G. Masterton 1, Mrs R. Henderson 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Epergne of flowers (3): Miss Trickett 1, Mrs AV. Oakley 2, Mrs G. Masterton 3. Vase of grasses (2) : Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2. Decorated table (2) : Mrs G. Masterton 1, Miss J. Foster 2. Victorian posy, wired, novices (3) : Mrs K. Henderson 1 and 2, Miss t T. Foster 1 3.

FRUIT (Judge: Mr J. D. Carolin.) Apples, dessert (6): Mrs G. Batstone 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, Miss V. Curragh 3. Apples, cooking (8): Mrs A. G. Phillips 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2, Mrs T. Mclllwraith 3. Apples, collection (6): Mrs W. Oakley 1, Miss V. Curragh 2, Mrs G. Batstone 3. Pears, dessert (0): Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 3, Mrs J. H. Harvey 2. Pears, cooking (3) : Mrs G. Batstone 1, Mrs D. McVinnie- 2, Mrs J. H. Harvey 3. Pears, collection (2) : Mrs J. H. Harvey 1, Mrs D. McVinnie 2. Plums (2): Mrs G. Batstone 1, Miss M. Gibson 2. Plums, Japanese (2) : Mrs G. Batstone. 1,Mrs AV. Oakley 2. Plums, collection (1) : Mrs G. Batstone 1. Peaches (6) : Mrs G. Batstone 1, Miss A. Jowers 2, Mrs D. McVinnie 3. ' Nectarines (5) : Mrs J. H. Hutton 1, Mrs D. McVinnie 2, Mrs J. D. Henderson 3. Collection of fruit (3): Mrs G. Batstone 1, Mrs J. H. Harvey 2, Mrs D. Me- \ r iunie 3. VEGETABLES (Judge: Mr J. D. Carolin.) Potatoes, six varieties (2): J. J. Cain 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2. Potatoes, three varieties (5) : J. J. Cain I, A. G. Phillips 2, C. AV. Walker 3. Potatoes, white (») : P. F. Koper 1, J. J. Cain 2, C. W. AValker 3. Potatoes, coloured (9) : R. S. Hawke I, P. P. Koper 2, A. G. Phillips 3. Onions, autumn sown (3) : Miss M. Gibson 1, C. Price 2, J. J. Cain 3. Onions, spring sown (3) : Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 2, 0. Price 3. Shallots (8): Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 2, Miss B. Carter 3. Leeks (3): C. Price J, Miss B. Carter 2 and 3. Silver beet (4) : L. Sonne 1, J. J. Cain 2, Mies A. Jowers 3. Parsnips (3) : P. P. Koper 1, Mrs AV. Oakley 2, Miss V. Curragh 3. Carrots (11): L. Sonue 1, J. Dow 2, 1. AValker 3. Turnips (1): 0. Price .'.. Peas, 12 pods (2): I. AValker 1, C. Price 2. Peas, shelled (2): I. AValker 1, (.'. Price 2. Cabbage (2): Mrs AV. Oakley 1, C. Price 2. Cauliflower (1): C. Price 1; Beans, Mammoth Long Pod (2): C. Price .1, Mrs G. Batstone 2. Beans, runner (9) : C. Pi-ice 1, J. J. (Jain 2, Mrs AV. Oakley 3. Beans, French (0): C. Price 1, C. AV. Walker 2, J. J. Cain 3. Beans, butter (2) : C. Price 1, Mrs W. Oakley 2. Beetroot, long (3): J. J. Cain 1, 0. Price 2, Mrs AV. Oakley 3. Beetroot, turnip-rooted (9): A. G. Phillips 1, C. \V. Walker 2, J. J. Cain 3. Cucumbers (7): Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 3, Mrs D. McVinnie 2. Mangolds, Globe (1): Airs AV. Oakley 1. Pie melon (3): A. G.J Phillips I, Mrs J. Donaldson 2, AV. Carter

3. .Marrow (13): R. 8. Jlawke I, Miss IS. Carter 'J. C. F. Wendelkcn 3. J'umpkin til): J. JJul.ston 1, J. J. Cain 2, 0. Price 3. Lettuces (-1): C. Price 1, C. W. Walker 2 and 3. Tomatoes (10): C. Price 1, A. '.;. Phillips 2, ,1. J. Cain 3. Rhubarb (5): Mrs. W. Oakley .1, .Miss L. Archie 2 and !J. Celery (3): C. Price 1, .Miss li. Carter 'J and 3. Carrots ('J): .Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 2. Turnips (2): C. Wilson 1, N. Carter 2. Marvow, heaviest t-1): Miss A. .lowers 1 (3<Jlb), .Miss Ij. Sniiiio -j, T. Suminerfield 3. Pumpkin, heaviest (5): A. (i. Phillips 1 (511b). U. 8. Hawko 2, C. Price :i. I IRA IX AND S.FKDS ( Judge: Mr J. C'u.rrugh.l .Sheaf of wheat. .Shortherry (1). G. C. .lowers 1. Sheal' of wheat, Lougberrv (2): .1. W. .lowers 1, Mrs T. Mcllhvraith 2. Sheaf ui oats, white (I;: J. W. Jowers 1. Sheaf of oats, coloured (,',): 1). McVinnie- 1, «I. W. Jowers 2, U. C. .lowers 3. Six pounds of wheat, Shortherry (3): W. Phillips i, li. C. Jowers 2, J. \V. Jowers 3. Six pounds of wheat, I.ongberry (S): \V. Phillip.-, I, J. Donaldson 2, T. SummerlieUl 3. Six pounds of oats, white- (5): P. I'. Roper 1 and 2, 0C. Jowers 3. Six pounds of oats, coloured I 12; : W. Phillips I and 2, P. F. Hop..,- ;;. Six pounds of barley (■_'): ,j. \v. Jo-.wrs 1, <■'. C. Jowers 2. Six pounds of English ryegrass (G) : Mrs W. Oakley 1 and 2, W. Phillips 3. Six pounds of Italian rv crass (t): W. Phillips J, J. Donaldson 2,'. Mrs T. MrIllwraith 3. Six pounds of cow;;rass f .">) : Mrs W. Oakley 1, P. ]■'. Roper 2 and 3. Six pounds of -white clover (4): Mrs \V. Oakley I and'a, D. McVinnie 3. Collection of agricultural seeds (1): J. \V. Jowers 1. HOME IXDUSTRIFS (Judge: Mrs Dawson .) While, yeast, loaf, made with compressed yeast (2): Miss D. Phillips 1, Mrs A. McKay 2. Brown yeast loaf: Mrs A. McKay 1. Brown loaf, using baking powder (3;: Mrs P. F. Itoper 1, Mrs J. D. Henderson 2, Mrs K. Fowler 3. Xui loaf Ml): Mrs J. tl. Harvey I and 2, .Mrs I'. V. Itoper 3. Cirdle scones (3;: Mrs A. McKay 1, Mrs J. 1.1. Harvey 2, Mrs J. 11. Ilutton *3. Plain scone* (0) : Mrs J. Harvey J, Mrs A. McKay 2, Mrs P. F. Roper 3. Scones, brown (I): Mrs P. V. Roper 1. Plain scones, made by men CD: A. Stewart I, 1... Roper 2, N. Carter 3. Collection of biscuits (1): Miss 1.. Thrn.ip-oi. 1, Mrs T. Mrlllwraith 2, Mrs N. Carter 3. Pikelets (4): Mr, A. McKay 1 and 2, Mrs J. 11. Mutton 3. Shortbread IT): Mrs 11. W. Walker ] and 2, Miss Mary Donald 3. Sponge sandwich (11): N. Carter 1, Miss B. Carter 2, Mrs M. Wilson 3. Sponge roll f3): Mrs J. 11. Ilutton 1, Mrs J. 11. Harvey 2, Miss h. Thompson 3. Sponge oake (5): Mrs P. K. Roper I, Mrs N. Carter 2, Mrs A. McKay 3. Fruit cake (0): Mrs 0. K. Walker 1, Mrs T. Melllwraith 2, Mrs N. Carter 3. Fruit cake, rich (fi) : Mrs J. H. Harvev 1, Mrs .1. 11. Mutton 2, Miss L. Thompson 3. Sultana cake (8): Mrs W. Oaklev 1, Mrs X. Carter 2, Miss A. Donaldson 3. Madeira cake (fi) : Mrs A. McKay 1, Miss P.. Carter 2, Mrs X. Carter 3. Seed oake (">): Mrs C. K. Walker 1. and 2. Mrs T. Melllwraith 3, (iinger cake (7>: Miss A. Donaldson 1, Mrs C. ]•:. Walker 2, Mrs W. Oakley IS. Veast buns (2): Miss 1). Phillips 1. Mrs J. Donald.-on 2. Collection of home-made pastry I 1 ) : Miss A. .lowers 1. Collection of small cakes (2): Mi>x X. Carter I. Miss 1.. Thompson 2. Best three plates or tray (2): Miss L. Thompson 1, Mrs C. F,. Walker 2. Ploughman's lunch (2): Miss t,. Thompson 1, Mrs P. F. Roper 2. Plum pudding, made, with suet (1): Mrs X. Carter t. Plum, pudding, made with butter (3) : Mrs P. F. Roper 1, Mrs J. W. Jowers 2, Mrs N. Carter 3. Billy sponge (2) : Mrs A. McKay X, Mrs P. F. Roper 2. Apple* pie (2): Mrs J. H. Harvev 1, Mrs P. F. Roper 2. Meat pie: Mrs J.'H. Harvey 1. Mrs P. F. Roper 2. Home-made wines (2): Mrs P. V. Roper X and 2. Jams (.. r >): Mrs P. F. Roper 1, Mrs D. McVinnie 2, Mrs J. H. Harvey 3. Jellies (6) : Miss A. Jowers X. Mrs W. H. Walker 2, Mrs D. McVinnie 3. Sauces and pickles (4) : Mrs C. E. Walker 1 and 2, Mrs D. McVinnie 3. Preserved vegetables (2) : Mrs C. E. Walker I, Mrs P. McVinnie 2. Preserved fruit (6) : Miss A. Jowers 1, Mrs D. McVinnie 2, Mrs W. H. Walker 3. Marmalade (7): Mrs IX McVinnie 1, Mrs R. Mulligan 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Dropped honey (3): Mrs C. E. Walker I, 2, and 3. Separator butter (5) : Mrs P. F. Roper 1, Mrs ,7. 71. Harvey 2, Mrs C. Page 3. Hen eg K s (R) : Mrs J. H. Harvey X, Mrs X. Fowler 2. Mrs W. Phillips, sen.. 3. Home-made soap (3): Mrs P. V. Roper 1. Mrs W. Oakley 2. "Miss B. Carter 3. Home-made sandsoap (1): Mrs P. F. Roper 1.

I NEEDLEWORK (Judge: Mrs A. Higgs.) Knitted cardigan (1): Miss F. Phillips 1. Knitted jumper (1): Mrs R. Henderson 1. Crochet, unwashed, fine (2): Mrs N. Fowler 1, Mrs C. E. Walker 2. Crochet, three specimens, unwashed, coarse (2): Mrs C. E. Walker 1 and 2. Crochet, three specimens, washed, fine, (2): Miss A. Toggart 1, Mrs C. E. Walker 2. Tapestry (1): E. M. Perry 1. Lingerie (3): Miss Jean Marshall 1, Mrs C. E. Walker 2, Mrs J. W. Jowers 3. Embroidered tray cloth, white (1): Miss Jean Marshall 1. Embroidered tray cloth, coloured (5): E. M. Perry .1, Miss Flora Phillips 2, Mrs C. E. Walker 3. Embroidered apron (6): M.iss l\ Phillips 1 and 3, Mrs C. E. Walker 2. Embroidered supper cloth, white (4): Miss .T. Marshall 1, -Mrs J. W. Jowers 2, Miss A. Jowers 3. Embroidered supper cloth, coloured (4) : Mis 3 .1. Marshall 1 and 3, Mrs 0. K. Walker 2. Crocheted «"tray cloth, fine (1): Miss. A. Toggart 3. Cushion (4): Miss A. Toggart 3, Mrs W. E. Wright 2, Miss L. Watson 3. Child's frock (2): Mrs J. Wilson 1, Miss L. Watson 2. Table centre, coloured (7): Miss J. Wriaht 1. Miss J. Chapman 2, E. M. Perry 3. Tabic centre, white (1): Miss J. Marshall 1. Thrift article (."): Miss A. Rummernold 3, Miss A. Donaldson 2, Mrs J. F. Wrisht 3. D'oyley (5): Miss J. Marshall I. E. M. Perry 2, Miss L. Watson 3. J'iecn of fancy work, not otherwise specified (31): Mrs X. Fowler .and Mis-. Flora Phillips (equal) 1, Miss R. Walker 2, E. M. Perrv 3. Specimen ladder work (3): Mrs C. E. Walker 1. Specimen knitting in wool (fi) : Miss B. Wilson 3. Mrs R. Mulligan 2. Miss F. Phillips 3. Men's knitted sox (S) : Miss L. Thompson 1, Mrs J. H. Harvey 2 and 3. PHOTOGRAPHY (Judge: Mr R. Loney.) Picture, any studv, novices (2): 0. W. Walker 3, C. McKay 2. Half-plate, landscape and seascape (5): Mrs G. Batstone 1, W. Oakley, sen., 2 and 3. HaK-plate, group of people (5) :. W. Oakley, sen., 1, Mrs G. Batstone 2 and 3. Half-plate, architectural (4) : Mrs G. Batstone 1, 2, and 3. Half-plate, animal or bird study (3): Mrs 0. Batstone 1, 2, and 3. Half-plate, country homestead, mounted (3): Mrs G. Batstono 1 and 2. Half-plate and over, landscape or seascape (5): Mrs G. Batstone 1, W. Oakley, sen., 2 and 3. Half-plate and over, architectural (3): Mrs G. Batstone 1 and 2. Half-plate and over, animal or bird studv (3): Mrs G. Batstone 1 and 2. Half-plate and over, portrait (5): Mrs G. Batstone 3, 2, and 3. Four views, quarter-plate or over, mounted on one card (3) : W. Oakley, sen., 1. Four outdoor snaps, mounted on one card (5) : Mrs G. Batstone 1 »ud 3, Miss D, Phillips 3.

CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS (Judges: Mrs ¥. SlcNae and Mrs R. W. SlcMeekan.) Collection vegetables (1): >l. Walker I. Collection, two marrows, two cucumbers, six tomatoes ('J) : N. Jeal 1, St. Walker 2. Collection of flowers, not move than six varieties (2): St. Walker L. N. Jeal 2. Buttonhole, under 10 (,'!): B. Archie 1, .M. Henderson 2 and 3. Buttonhole, under 10 (10): J. Caldcr t, G. Wright 2, T. Batslono ". Ynso, decorative, under tO (1): M. Henderson 1. Vase, decorative, under 16 (7.) : J. Calder 1, ,T. Foster 2, E. Henderson 3. Bouquet, under 10 (4): J. Foster 1, T. Caldwell 2. M. Walker 3. Cooking (Division A, done in electric range: Division B, done in coal ranee) Plain scones H-i): A: St. Bon aid I and 2. E. Henderson 3. B: M. Einlay 1, N. McKav 2, B. Archie 3. Spoiice sandwich (12) —A: M. Donald 1. R. Lans:-dnle-Hunt 2, K. Henderson 3. B: 1. Caldwell 1 and 2. M. Finlay 3. Collection of small cakes, three varieties (10) A: E. Henderson 1, R. Langdale-Hunl 2. B: B. Archie J. X. McKav 2, I. Caldwell 3. Sultana cake (12) —A: R. Langdnle-Hunt !. SI. Donald 2, E. Henderson 3. B: X. McKay 1, T. Caldwell '2, J. Gilmour 3. Pikelets (13.) A: M. Donald 1 and 2, R. LangdaleHunt 3. B: M. Finlay 1 and 2, T. Caldwell 3. Collection home-made sweets, three (13): M. Walker 1, L.Archie 2,1. Caldwell 3. Plain sewing, tinder 10 (4): X. Jenkins 1, D. Langdale 2 and 3. Plajn sewing, under 13 (4): M. Walker 3, K Henderson 2, A. O'Regan 3. Plain sewing, under 16 (6) : P. Wright 1, M. Walker 2, E. Henderson (3) : Fancy needlework, under 10 (2): X. Jenkins 1, SI. Henderson 2. Fancy needlework, under 12 (2): B. Jenkins 1. A. P.atstonc 2. Doll's dress (4): J. Calder 1. E. Henderson 2, St. Archie S. Cushion (6): SI. Walker 1, J. Gilmour 2, E. Henderson 3.. Specimen of knitting (.10): J. Foster 1,. I. Caldwell 2. J. Calder 3. Specimen of darning, under 16 (5) : St. Walker 1 and 2. Handwriting, under eight years, printsoript (6) t Z. Jen-

kins 1, S. Coleman 2, F. Laugdale 3. ".landwriting, Standards 1. and 11. (7): S. I'age 1, 11. Boag 2, D. Mulligan 3. Handwriting, Standards 111. and IV. (9J : X. Jenkins I, X. Gilmour 2, M. Robertson 3. Handwriting, Standards V. and VI. (4): M. Fiulay 3. M. Walker 2, B. Jenkins 3. Handwriting, under t.i years (5): M. Fiulay 1„ E. Hulston 2, E. Henderson 3. Plasticene uinindelling. Standards 1. and 11. (2) : K. .Stewart 1, N\ Walker 2. Plastiecno modelling, Standards. 111. and ,IV. (4): L. Stewart. 1, N. Gilmour 2, IT. Anson 3. Best specimen in handwork (151 (a) Cane work, trays and baskets: J. Calder 1, E. Henderson 2, L. Roper 3. (b) Pictures: C. McKay J, E. Henderson 2. M. Walker 3. (c) Miscellaneous articles: J. ('alder 1. J. Stewart 2. D. Stewart 3. Best article in woodwork, under 10" years (7): J. Coleman 1, 1. Walker'2, H. Newe 11 3. Best design in carton work (1): J. Stewart 3 L. Langdale 2, L. Stewart 3. Best meccano model, under 12 years (3) : L. Langdale 1. T. Chambers 2 3. Best meccano model, under 10 years (3): 3. Walker 1, 2, and 3. Pencil drawing, under 10 years (o): L. Stewart 3 and 3. X. Gilmour 2. Pencil drawing, under 13 (8): L. Langdale 1, M. Walker 2, X. McKay 3. Pencil drawing, under 3(5 years (7): S. Page 1, J. (."aider 2 and 3. ('rayon drawing, under 10 years (5): N. Jenkins 1, S. Page. 2, X. Gilmour 3. Crayon drawing, under 13 years (0): L. Langdale 1, E.. Henderson 2, B. Jenk'ns 3. Crayon drawing, under 16 years (5) : J. Calder 1 and 2. Best map of Australia, under 12 years <2) : B. Jenkins 1, L. Hulston 2. Best map of Tndia (6): M. Walker 1. M. Finlav 2, C. McKnv :i.