ST. THOMAS'S FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2639, 9 December 1915, Page 3

ST. THOMAS'S FLOWER SHOW

IN AID OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS. The annual horticultural show which is held in connection with St. Thomas's parish was opened in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown, yesterday afternoon by Viscountess Kelburn. The net proceeds are to be devoted to the St. John Ambulance Funds for Wounded Soldiers and Sailors, and it is hoped that by closing time this evening a substantial amount will have been received for the benefit of such a cause.

Lady Kelburn, who was'accompanied by Mrs. Algar Williams, was formally welcomed by the Rev. Mr. Fancourt, and when opening the shoijv said that as an Englishwoman w'lio had for the time being throwh in her lot with Nou Zealand she was filled with admiration of the way in which New Zealand, was playing lier part in the wn-r: She had sent away thousands of her men and was still sending them away. She had helped in other ways also, and was indeed a devoted daughter to the Mother Country. So long as tire war lasted, however, ithere was' still Work to be done, especially in caring for our wounded, and we as a people could not work too hard in alleviating the sufferings of our men who were away fighting for their country. " The display of flowers and pot plants was good, and the former would have been very much better had it not been for tlife boisterous weather of the last few days. The features of the show wore the pansies and the carnations, particularly the former, which, in the opinion of one of the judges, were simply excellent. The roses made an interosting_ display and another section which elicited favourable comment was that of the decorated classes. The champion rose, Earl of Warwick, was the oxhibit of Mr. A. J. Styles, of Karon, while another succcssful exhibitor of roses was Mr. J. Ball, of Lowct flutt. The chief exhibitor of carnations was Miss E. Bajllie, who showed the champion bloom. Other successful exhibitors in this class were Mr. Bullon, of Seatoun, Mr. H. Wilson, and Mr. W. D. Aitken. Mr. T. R. Boyos, of Karori, carried off several prir.es for pansies, which were very good indeed. The following are the chief prizewinners:—Roses, three blooms, distinct varieties: A. J. Styles, 2 first prizes (and champion rose); A. J. Ball, 4 firsts; Miss Walsh. 2 firsts and 3 second prizes: • Miss Fraser, 2 seconds; Mrs. A. Clark, 1 first. Carnations: Miss Boillie (chanroion bloom), 3 firsts; IT. E. Wilson. 1 first, 1 second: C. R. Curtis, 1 and 2 prizes: E. Bullen. 1 second. Sweet Peas: Mrs. Martin, G firsts, and 1 second; Mrs. Christie. 1 first: H. M. Evans, 1 first: Mrs. | .Startup, first and second prizes. Pansies: T. R. Bovos. 6 firsts, 3 seconds; Mrs. Salmon, first and second orizes; H. E. Wilson, 2 seconds. Miscellaneous Section —Folinire Plants: Mr. Harmer, l:Mrs. Startup, 2. Aspidistra: Mrs Salmon, 1; Mrs. Christie, 2. Maiden hair Fern : Miss Allen, 1. Asoaraeus Fern: Doris Startup, 1: R.. Burnett, 2. Best Palm: Mrs. Christie. Geranium: Mrs. Startup, 1; Mrs. Salmon, 2. Collection■ New Zealand Flowers: E. Baillio, l._ Best Collection Gladioli: T.en Grenside. Best three Spravg of Fuschia: Mrs. Strong, 1; Len Grenside, 2. Best 3 blooms, any other variety flowers (21 entries received): T. R. Boyes, 1; Mrs. Fraser, 2. Best exhibition cut (lowers: Mrs. H. E. Wilson, 1; Mrs. Startup.:2. Ladies Section: Mrs. Russell, 7,firsts. Children's Section: R<mig Aitken. 51. Martin. Er'na Grensido, Erie Martin. Bert Christie, F. Fraser, principal prize-winners. Miss B Christie was the winner of the best decorated table. ■

In the vegetable class, the prize-win-ners were: Miss Lobb.G. Conlcer, F. W. Collins, J. W. Salmon. R. Pell, Mrs. H. Jtaid, T. W. Collins, and M?.s. French. nil. firsts, and Miss Barnard, Mrs. Koll, and Mrs. I?oid, second nrizewinners. In the fruit section Mrs. Dob son, Mrs. H'. Reid. Mrs. A. Clark won first, prizes, and Mr. Ludwis: seconcL In the linme produce class Mrs. Davis won two firsts.' and spcond m-izc-wmners were Mrs. Fra.ser, Mrs. Spindlow, and Mrs. Mill. For t-he best Mrs. H. Reid. T. W. Collins and Mts. soldier at the front, C. Coooer came first, and Mrs. Stnrtni) second. 'His president of t.ho socift-y is Mr. Fancourt, treasnror Mr. J. W. Salmon secretary Mr. Goldfinch. Mr. Grenside! however, was actinsr-secretarv in tlie former's absence, and carrM out the amnTCmcnts mosl snoccssfullv. The pxecntive nffim>s are Messrs. Harraer, Pi't'er, siul Christie. .}.

The St. .Tolin Ambulance (Wellington Rn'.itli) assisted flifi cause bv ohanre of the sweet stall pihl Ti«lnin» iif other w»vs: also the Sunshine Guild (Miss C. Butts 1 ) with a stall for fancy wnrk. Tho .fudges at the show wnro Sfcssrs. S. Pwrrcc, A. Lnurensnn, Trevft.liick, T. Smith, (infl Miss Murray. Tlie death is announced in Nelson of Mrs. Sarah Trolove, widow of the late Mij. Edwin Trolove. Mrs. Trolove was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. George M'Rae, one of the pioneers of the Marlborough district, whero lie settled on Blarich Run as a sheep farmer. Mrs. Trolove spent most of !hcjr early life in Blenheim and Kaikoura, but of late years she had lived in Nelson. She was x a woman beloved by all who knew her, N and her unselfishness, her kindness, and generosity are gratefully remembered by very many. She had ten children, eight of whom sur-1 vivo her.

The Misses Patterson (2), Otaki, are visiting Wellington.

To-morrow evening Miss E6telle Beere is, by request, repeating her dance recital in the Grand Opera House, in aid of the wounded in the hospitals in Cairo. The rental has. already been generously prepaid by a member of Monday's audience, so delighted' was he with; the general excellence of the entertainment. Outstanding items on tho programme will be: "Childhood's Dream of Fairyland," "The Dying Swan," the "Danse des Sylphes," "Spanish Cachucha," "Daughters of the Regiment," "Dance of the Picaninnies,"- "Russian Mazurka," "A Forest Idyll," and many other quaint and picturesque dances. Miss Beere has decided to issue invitations to the inmates of the Home for Aged Needy and children of tho Salvation Army Home.

Contributions of flowers to .be sold at the concert which is being given in the Town Hall on Saturday night, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, will be gladly welcomed by the membere of St. John Ambulance Brigade, who will also be selling flowers and tickets during the daytime in aid of the same cause. The receiving depot will be the ground floor of Nathan's Buildings, in which the Brigade has its rooms. The hon. secretary of the depot will be pleased to send for flowers if intending donors will ring up 1455, or send a postcard to the depot in Nathan's Buildings.