SPRING FLOWERS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 669, 20 September 1921, Page 5

SPRING FLOWERS.

. A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY. ST. JAMES’ SHOW. The eighth annua’ Spring Flower Show under the auspices of St. James Presbyterian Church was held in the Franklin A. and P. Society’s Winter Show buildings on Friday and Saturday last, and from all points of view was a The exhibitss of daffodils were tne outstanding feature, both numerically and as regards duality, there being some magnificent blooms.. Several well known outside growers competed in the open classes, among these being Messrs H.B. J. Bull, Marriner and Findlay, of Auckland. The principal local exhibitors were Messrs Roulston and Afiian. The finest specimens came in for general admiration, but there was general excellence in tne standai d ox the whole of the exhibits. On Friday afternoon the show was officially opened by the Mayor of Pukekohe (Mr John Routly), wiio congratulated the promoters and exhibitors on the excellence of the show. He also acknowledged the hard work the various officials had pot in, in preparing for the event. The attendance at all sessions was large, and general admiration was expressed at the quality of the exhibits. The various classes were wed iiilecl r.nd there was some close competition. . f There were some fine specimens ot flowers on exhibition only by Mr H. Erett, of Auckland (sweet peas), Mrs J. T. Cowan. Pukekohe (cyclamen>„ Mrs Daysh. Pukekohe, (cinerarias), Mr J. Collins, of Takapuna (tulips). A number of stalls were arranged in a building apart from the display of exhibits, and all were well stoekeu. with goods for sale. Business was 4 indeed brisk at times. The stalls and holders are as Lollies and soft drinks, Mesdames Ward, Whiteford* Gill and Meiklejohn ; cake, Mesdames S- McNally, Clarkson, Misses Miller and M. McNally ; produce, Mesdames G. Ingram, Feist and Miss Wright; novelty, Mrs Dave Roulston, Misses Fraser and Fitness ; work, Mes dames \V. T. Jones, H. Stuart, and Miss Rowles ; tea, Mesdames G. Blake, J. Crosbie, J. Roulston, E. Appleby, Morrison, assisted by Mesdames B. Hart, F. Faucett, Misses K. and Belle Stuart; bran tub, Mrs Feist and Sunday School teachers. COMPETITIONS. Numerous competitions were held and resulted : Wedding cake, correct weight 51b 7 oz, A. Cowie 510 /oz; Mrs E. Hamilton (Paerata), olb sos. In the draw Mr Cowie was successful. Birthday cake, correct weight, 41b 130 z., Mr J. Hooey, 41b 14oz, Messrss A. L. Gosden 41b 120 z., R. Newman 41b 12 oz, Mr Mcllroy 41b 12oz. In the draw. Mr Gosden won. Rooster and duck, Mr A. Jefferies (Auckland) ; dancing, Rita Meat's 1, Alice Johns 2; apple eating, Ray Crosbie 1, Albert Read 2 ; shadowboxing, Gordon Cowan 1, G. Read 2 , ' sen 2 ; candle lighting, Eva Clews 1, •I, Stewart 2 : nail driving, Miss Beagpilliow fight, R. Crosbie 1, E. Fergulev 1, Miss K. Ward 2; peanut eao F. Rowe 1, W. Woods 2; bubble blowing, Rita Mears 1 ; skipping, D. Farr ant (soecial) and W. Woods (equal) lY length of string, M. Stayte ; bridal doll, Ronald jßrown ; nightdress, Miss Belle Stuart; cushion, Rev. H. Nixon ; two caps, Mesdames J. Woods and A. Perkins : eggs in baskdt, Miss Morrison; carved tarv, Mrs Bert Hart, Hart, after tie .with Mr Ready. THE PRIZE LIST. The awards are as follows :

CUT BLOOMS. Daffodils, 36 varieties: H. B. J. Bull 1, Mr Marriner 2. Daffodils, 12 varieties : Mr Marriner 2, H. B. J. Bull 2. Yellow or Bi-colours Trumpets : H. B. J. Bui!' 1, Mr Marriner 2. White Trumpets : H. B. J. Bull 1, Mr Marriner 2. Poeticus Barri Leedsii or Incomparable : Mr Marriner 1, H. B. J. Bull 2. * Poetaz : Mji- Marriner 1, Rose Allan Seedlings : H, B. J. Bull 1, Rose Allan 2. ~ The St. James’ Daffodil Challenge Cup, valued at £5 ss, for most points in the daffodil- open classes, was won by Mr H. B. J. Bull. He won the trophy last year and now it becomes his own property. The points were : Mr Bull 16 points, Mr Marriner 15 points, and Miss Rose Allan 4 points. AMATEUR CLASSES 1 . (Exhibitors residing within 25 miles radius of Pukekohe). Daffodils, 18 varieties: Mrs Jas. Roulston 1, Ruth Roulston 2. Trumpets : Rev. S. Nixon 1. Poeticus Barri or Incomparaole : Ruth Roulston 1, Mrs Jas. Rouiston 2. Poetaz or Polyanthus: Mrs Jas. Rouls)ton 1. Seedlings : Rose Allan 1. SPRING FLOWERS. (Open Classes.) Anemonies, double or semi-double . Duncan Rouiston 1 ; single, Mrs Duipcan. Rounston 1, J. B. Brown Hyacinths : Rose Allan 1, Camellias, 6 blooms: Mrs Harriman 1. ’ Cameliasc, G blooms : Mrs Harriman 1. "Rhodedendrons : Rose Allan 1. Frcsias : Mrs D. Roulston 1, Grace Wright 2. (For ameturs residing within 2o npies radius of Pukekohe.) Anemonies, double : Mr Manson 1 ; single, Mrs C. H. Mason 1, J. B. Brown O Cyclamen : Mrs J. T.Cowan 1, Mrs \V. J. D. Sharp 2 'Ranunculus: ivLs C. n. Mas»n l v< Mrs C. H. Mason 1, Mrs J. lj Nemesias : Mrs J. T. Cowan 1 and <> Primroses: Miss Flossie Rowe I, Mrs W. MeEwen 2.

Polyanthus Primrose : 6 trusses : Mrs W. McEwen 1, Mrs J. Wylie 2 ; three trusses* Mrs W. McEwen 1, Mrs Wylie 2. Rhododendrons : Rose Allan 1, J. B. Brown 2. Fresias: Mrs D. Roulston 1, Mrs Chas. Brewer 2. Ericas : Rose Allan 1.

Cut Bloms, any variety: Marjorie L. Feist 1, Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 2. This was an exceptionally large class, J 7 entries coming forward. POT ’ PLANTS.

Fresias : Mrs Jack Russell 1 and 2. Palm : Mrs Jack Russell 1. Fern: Mrs Jack Russell 1. Mrs Russell received the special prize in this section. DECORATIVE. Rowl Daffodils : Mrs D. Roulston 1, Grace Wright 2. Vase Spring Flowers : Mrs J. B. Brown 1, Grace Wright 2. Hand Bouquet (Violets) : Miss G. . .Wright 1, Mrs R. Brownlee 2. Hand Bouquet, Spring Flowers : Mrs W. J. D. Sharp 1. Lady’s Spray: Iris Morrow. Gent’s Buttonhole : Iris Morrow 1. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Collection Daffodils : Constance Gilbertson 1, Kenneth Cooper 2. Collection Spring Flowers : Joyce Roulston 1, Celia Fox 2. Spring Flowers, six varieties : Margaret J. Feist 1, Celia Fox 21 Daffodils, six: Mary Ingrain 1, Rhodes Laird 2,

Long Trumpet: Margaret Feist 1, Alice Pollpck 2.

Short Trumpet: Joyce McEwen 1, Rhodes Laird 2.

Double : Joyce McEwen 1. Fresias: Joyce Roulston 1, Margaret Feist 2. Hyacinth : Constance Gilbertson 3. Collection Anemonies : Celia Fox 1.

Camellias: Len Harriman 1, Amy Ingram 2. Anemonies, double : Edna Daysh 1, Celia Fox 2.

Anemones, single: Edna Daysh 1, Phi)ip Cooper 2. Ranunculus: Edna Daysh 1, Margaret Feist 2. Pot Primroses : Gwen Kayes 1. Pansies : Bert Cowanl, G. Cowan 2. Po t Asparagus Fern: Kathleen Crosbie 1, Eva Clews 2. Fern, any variety: Kathleen Crosbie 1. DECORATIVE. (Children under 16 years). Table Decorated: Moira Nixon 1, Alice Johns 2. Table decorated by child : Moira Nixon 1, Kathleen Crosbie 2. Button hole : Max Nixon 1, Constance Gilbertson 2. Lady’s Spray: Iris Morrow 1. " Bowl of Daffodils : Moira Nixon 1, Joyce Roulston 2, Rene Lees 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. Jam, three varieties : Effie Maxwell 1, Mrs D. Clai’kscn 2. Jam, Plum: Effie Maxwell 1, Kate Stewart 2. ■.

Jam, any'variety: Effie Maxwell 1. Jelly, two varieties : Effie Maxwell ,1 and 2, Miss Newman 3. Marmalade, two pots : Effie Maxwell 1, Mrs Nixon 2, Kate Stuart 3. Marmalade, two pots,, shredded, 1. Lemon Cheese : G. Hughes 1, Mrs Ellis 2, Kate Stuart 3. Bread, yeast, home-made : Mrs M. Feist 1, Mrs Ellis 2, Mrs Be'llhouse 3. Tea Cakes : Miss Fausett 1, Mrs Ward 2, Mrs Bellhouse 3. Collection of Scenes : Phyllis Blake 1, Mrs Laurie 2, Mrs D. Clarkson 3. Scones, brown : Phyllis * Blake 1, Nehjie Middlemiss 2, Mrs Buchan 3. Best Home-made Loaf, from Champion Flour.: Mrs M. Feist 1, Mrs J. Colledge 27*"N. Billy Bread KMrs Percy Selby 1, Phyllis Brake 2, Mrs Jack Russel 3. Best Plain Scones, from Championo Flour : Effie Maxwell 1, Mrs D. Clarkson 2, Miss G. Hughes 3. Best Currant Scones, from Champion Flour: Phyllis Blake 1, Mrs D. Clarkson 2, Miss Newman 3. Scones: Miss M. McWatt 1, Mrs W. Pollock 2, Mrs Laurie 3. Cake, Sponge: Miss Hewitt 1, P. Blake 2, Miss Pollock 3. Cake, Sponge Roll : Mrs Pickard 1, Miss Pollock 2, Miss Hewitt 3. Cake, Sponge Sandwich : Mrs D. Clarkson 1, Phyllis Blake 2, Mrs Rowles 3. Cake, Sponge Sandwich : Miss M. McWatt 1, Mrs H. Gosden 2, Bells Stuart 3. Fruit Cake : Miss Hewitt 1, Ehie Maxwell 2, Phyllis Blake 3. Seed Cake : Phyllis Blake 1, Mrs- M. Cronin 2. Maderia Cake : Phyllis Blake 1, Mrs H Gosden 2. Ginger Bread: Miss Hewitt I, P. Blake 2, Miss Pollock 3. Cocoanut Cakes : Mrs W. Pollock 1, Miss Laird 2. Shortbread : Miss Pollock l, Mrs Harriman 2, Mrs W. Pollock 3. Jam Tarts, short paste : Mrs D. Clarkson 1. \ Jam Tarts, puff paste : Mrs H. Gosden 1, Mrs P. Selby 2, Miss M. Pollock 3. Cream Puffs : Mrs D. Clarkson 1, Mrs P. Selbv 2, Mrs J. O’Connor 3. Pikelets : "Mrs D. Clarkson 3, Mrs Laurie 2, Mrs W. Pollock 3. Pikelets : Miss Grace Wright 1, Mrs W. Pollock 2, Miss Hewitt 3. Gems : Miss Hewitt 1, Mrs Rowles 9

' Biscuits, 4 varieties : Mrs D. Clarkson 1, Phyllis Blake 2. JUNIORS UNDER 16 YEARS. Scones : Jean Buchan 1, Alice Pollock 2, Cleta Johnston 3. Scones, Currant: Jean Buchan 1, Rita Means 2. Joyce Stuart 3 Sponge Sandwich : Alice Po.llook 1, Irene Stuart 2, Rita Mears 3. Jam Tarts : Jean Buchan 1, Rita Mears 2. Marjorie Jeffery 3. Gingerbread: Alice Pollock x, Rita Mears 2 and 3. Pikelets : Marjorie Jeffery 1, Alice Pollock 2, Rita Mears 3. p ».tes Toffee and Cocoanut Ice : Rita Mears 1,2 and 3. ART AND PLAIN NEEDLEWORK. Cushion, mounted : Miss Eva Roulston 1. •

Tea or Supper Cloth, crochet: Miss Ethel Porter 1. Tea or Supper Cloth, other than crochet : Mrs V. G. Robinson 1, Miss A. C. Sharp 2, Mrs Evans 3. Pair ’Doyleys : Miss O’Connor 1, Mrs Hastings 2, Mrs V. G. Robinson 3. ’ Mountmellick Work: Mrs F. H. He point Lace: Mrs V. G. Robinson 3. ; ’ Under-clothing, hand-made: Miss A. C. Sharp 1 and special. Crochet, in wool: Mrs W. Bucnan 9. .

Crochet Camisole Top :Mrs A. vVool 1 - sey .1, Mrs Hosking, sen., 2. Socks : Mrs Jas. Miller 1, Mrs P. H. Fox 2 Collection Fancy Work, four articles : Miss Eva Roulston 1, M *’ s Evmrs 2 Painting in Oils : Mrs A Gill 1, Miss Routly 2/ CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Plain Sewing: Hazel Bryhtweil 1. Best Dressed Doll : Iris Hart 1. Fancy Work: Amy Haiiiman x, Rita Mears "2.White Crochet : Myrtle Wcolsey 1. Child’s Frock : Iris Morrow 1, Rene Lees 2. SCHOOL CLASSES. , Writing, Boys Standard IV. : Spencer Crawford 1, Harold Brownlee Writing, Boys, Standard V.: A*tc Donald 1, Simms McNally 2. Writing, Boys, Standard VI. . Kingsley Brown 1. , ■ . T ,,. Writing, Girls, Standard IV.: Vinnie Hughes 1, Alma Armstrong 2. Writing, Girls. Standard V.: Maj Smith 1, Joyce College 2. Writing, Girls, Standard VI. • Mavis Clark L Irene Shaw 2.. Map of New Zealand, Standard IV.. Muriel Reynolds 1, Winnie Hughes - Map of New Zealand, Standai d V. . Iris Morrow 1, Ethel Reynolds • _ Map of New Zealand, Standai d \ l. - Desmond Callis 1, L. Hughes 2. HOME-MADE TOYS.

Motor Car, Scooter or Wheelbarrow : Geo. Read 1,- Graham Hamilton Model Boat Launch, Yachtor Ship:' Graham Hamilton 1, Bockett 2.