SHANNON NOTES

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 March 1915, Page 2

SHANNON NOTES

PRESBYTERIAN FLOWER SHOW,

The flower show and sate of work in connection with the Presbyterian Church was opened in the Druids' Hall on Friday afternoon. The display oi local products of the industries which met the eye of the visitor was creditable alike to the producers and to the management committee who staged the exhibits so effectively. The number of entries were about 500. Amongst the most noticeable of the exhibits was the pot plants and beautiful lerns sent by .Mrs F. W. Venn and Mm Hallam. Mr A. J. Shailer, ut PaliiieisKni N'orth. hud a fine exhibit of dahlias. lif t!io vegetable class there were tin:" nu'.ui»kins. grown by Mr .1. -1-1 lb, 431b and 391b re-.pedi\ ely. PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize S.st.---Begonia, libruus rooted—Mrs llaliatn 1, Airs Venn 2. Begonia, tubero is —Mrs Venn 1 and 2. Begonia, foliar —Mrs Venn 1. Fern.—Mrs Hallam 1. Mrs Venn 2. Asparagus Plumosa. —Mrs Hallam 1. Mrs Venn 2. Asparagus Sprengeri.—Mrs Hallam 1. Any other variety.—Mrs Boultbee .'. Any other variety (foliage).—Mrs Venn 1. Asters—J. Ryrie 1. G. Spencer 2. Sweet Peas—L. TVickliffe 1, \V. H. dunning 2. Antirrhinums.—Mrs Swindlehurst 1. Sweet pea (orange). — Mrs CB. Robinson 1. Carnations. Mrs Uonltbee 1, Mrs M. Newth 2. Any other colour.—Mrs Aim 1, Mrs C. B. llobiilson 2, W. H. dunning 3. iSweet pea (collection). —Mrs Venn 1, Mrs C B. Robinson 2. Collection of cut flowers.—\V. H. Gunning 1, Mrs Venn 2. Airs Boultbee 3, Rev. C. Pal.mer h.c. Dahlia (double.—Mrs Venn 1. Collection of cut flowers (12).—Mrs Venn 1, Mrs W. H. Gunning 2; Mrs Aim 3. Dahlia (cactus) Mrs Aim 1, Mrs W. H. Gunning 2. Dahlia, cactus (three varieties).- —W. H. Gunning 1. Dahlia, cactus (six varieties). —Mrs Aim 1, W. H. Gunning 2. Dahlia, cactus (12 varieties).— W. H. Gunning 1 Fuschia, single (three varieties). --

Mrs Cameron 1, Rev, J. A. AlcKenziee 2. Gaillardia—Rev. C. Palmer 1, • Mrs C B. Robinson 2. Geranium.— single—J. Eyrie 1, Rev. C Palmer 2. Geranium (double).—Rev. O. Palmer 1 Airs M Newth 2. Calliopsis.—Airs Aim 1. Mrs M .Newth 2. Mrs C. B. Robinson 3. Nasturtium.—Mrs M. Newth 1, L. Wickcliffe 2, Mrs Bou'tbee 3. Phlox Drummoncli (six varities). —E. L. Richards 1. Geo. Spenser 2. AV. H. Gunning 3. Phlox Drummondi (three varieties). —Mrs Pedersen 1, W". H. Gunning 2, J. Ryrie 3. Pansies (six varieties). —Mrs Venn '.. Pansies (three varieties). —Mrs Swindlehurst 1. Roses (one variety).—Rev C. Palmer 1, Mrs Peedersen 2. Stoik double (three varieties)— Mrs P«tarsen 1. Verbena (three varieties). — Mrs Boultbee 1, Rev. J. A. MoKenzie 2, Mrs J. Cameron 3. Petunias— J. AV. Murray 1, Mrs C. B. Robinson 2 and 3. Sweet peas (pink).— W. H. Gunning 1, Mrs Aim 2, Mrs C. B. Robinson 3. Sweet Peas (blue) Mrs Aim 1. Sweet Pea (white).—W. H Gunning 1. Sweet Pea (lavender;,— \Y. H. Gunning 1. L. Wiekliffe 2. Sweet Pea (red). —Mrs C. B. Robin sin 1, Mrs Boultbee 2. GARDEN PRODUCE. Beans (French).—Mis Pedeissen i, Mrs J. Cameron 2. Beans (runner). - Mrs H. Sou thee 1, Mrs J. Cameron '}, Mrs Boultbee 3 Beet (long red).—H. •Suuthee 1, Mrs Aim 2, Mrs Swiudlaliurst 3. Cabbage.—T. Gardiner '. Carrots (short). —Mr Hensman 1. Carrots (intermediate). —L. \V. Wiekliffe 1, Mrs H. Southee 2, Cucunnbers. — Mrs H. Southee I, G. Spencer 2. Parsnips. — Mrs Aim 1, L. Wiekliffe 2. Onions (quality).—Mrs Boultbee : Onions (heaviest). —Mrs J. Cameron 1. Potatoes (one variety).—S. Mitchell 1, \V. Moynihan 2. Mrs H. Southee 3Potatoes (collection).- W. Moynihan 1. L. Wiekliffe 2, S. Mitchell 3. Silver beet.—Mrs Hensman 1, Mrs J Cameron 2. Peas.—Mrs H. South'* 1, Mrs J. Cameron 2, Mrs fWersen 3. Turnips.—Mrs Aim. Marrow (heaviest).—Mrs H. Southee 1, Mrs Hensman 2, J. Mitchell 3. Marrow (quality).—Mrs H. Southee 1, Mrs Fairbrother 2, Mrs Bain 3. Melon (cooking).—J. Mitchell 1. Tomato (red, smooth). —W. Swindlehurst 1. Tomato (reel, crinkled). —J. Ryrie 1. Tomato (any other variety).—Mrs Pedersen 1, Mr Hensman 2. Collection 't vegetables.—Mrs H. Southee 1, Mr Hensman 2. FRUIT. Apples (dessert).—Mrs Griffith 1, J. McPherson 2, Mrs Fairbrother 3. Apples (cooking).—J. Ryrie 1, Mrs Griffiths 2, J. Mitchell 3. Apples (desert) three varieties.—Mrs C. B. Robinson 1. Mrs Griffith 2. Apples (cooking; three varieties).—Mrs Griffith 1. Apple* (heaviest)—J. Ryrie 1. Peaches Mrs llallam 1, Mrs Pedersen 2. PTiims. —Mrs Fairbrothor 1. Pears (cooking) —Mis Fairbrother 1, A. urumwald 2. Pears (dessert).—Mrs Griffith 1. <- Wickcliffe 2. Pears (any other variety).—Mm Fairbrother 1, Mrs Griffith 2. FARM PRODUCE. Mangolds (red, long).—Air Swindlehurst 1, Airs Swindlehurst 3. Alangokls (any other variety).—W. J. La A'. Swedes.-J. Alitchell i, J. E. Moody 2, ■). Cameron 3. Cabbage (one head) —a. . Mundoii 1, W. Moynihan 2. Pumpkin (heaviest) J. McPherson 1 anu 2. Pumpkin (quality).—Mr Hensman 1. J. W. Murray 'I. Farm —Airs Swindle-hurst 1. Butter (lib). —J. W. Murray 1. Hens eggs-—Mrs C. B. Robinson 1, Airs M. Newth 2, Aire Aim 3. DECORATIVE. Bouquet (hand;.—Gwen Alerwood 1. Aliss Al. Robinson 2. Bouquet (shower). —Aliss Al. Robinson 1, Gwen Alerwood 2. Tall vase of flowers (table).--Mrs AV. J. Law. Tall vase (mantel). —Mi-s Law 1. Lady's hat trimmed wit.i natural flowers.—Airs AV. J. Law 1. Gwen Alerwood 2. Three buttonholes. —Aliss Al. Robinson 1. Lady's spray.— Airs Pedersen 1. Bunch of flowers.—Airs W. J. Law 1. Bowl ol dahlias.—Aire AV. J. Law 1, Miss 1* Gunning 2. Decorated table, (Mr Ale Kenzio's special prize).'—Airs Pedersen 1, Aliss Wiekliffe 2. Floral device. ■ Mrs J. Cameron 1. Basket of flowers. —Gwen Alerwood 1. Decorated table (Air Alurray's prize).—Agnes Aim 1, , Gwen Merwood 2. Tall vase (mantel) —Gwen Merwood 1.

COOKING. Bread (white).— Swindle-hurst 1, Mrs Fail-brother 2, Mis H. Jones a Cake (fruit).—Mrs H. Jones 1, .Mrs Gibson 2, Miss Swindlehurst 3. Caiio (Madiera).—Mrs Fairbrother 1, Miss JM. Robinson 2, Mrs T. Gibson 3. Cuke (seed).—Airs T. Gibson 1. Mr Griffiths 2. Cake (gingerbread).—Mr» T. Wibson 1, Miss M. Robinson 2. Cako. (pound).—Mrs Griffith 1, Mrs Jones 2, Mrs T. Gibson 3. Sponge (sandwich). Mrs T. Gibson 1, Miss Ai. Robinson ", Miss Swindlehurst 3. Sponge roll.— Mrs Gibson 1, Mrs Fair brother 2, Mrs T. Gibson 3. Jam tarts.—Mrs Jones 1, Mrs T. Gibson 2. Pikelets.—Mrs Bain 1, Mrs T. Gibson 2, Miss J. Ca-u* eron 3. Scones.—Miss Wickliffe 1, Mrs 'J'. Gibson 2, Airs Gnstafsen 3. Scones (without butter).—Mrs T. Gibson ',', Mrs Murray $, Mrs Gustatson 3. Shortbread.— jWl'.. Gibson 1, Aliss M. Cameron 2, 3(frrlf. Jones 3. Cream puffs Mrs T. Gibson 1, Aliss Swindleliurst 2. Mrs Faibrother 3. Collection sniaH cakes.—Mrs T. Gibson 1, Miss M. Robson 2, Miiss Swimllehm-st 3. Biscuits. —Mrs T. Gibson 1, Miss Swindlehms' 2, Miss AI. Robinson 3: Sponge cake Aliss Swindleliurst 1, Miss T. Gibson 2 Miss M. Robinson 3. Collection ot Cookery.—Miss T. Gibson 1, Miss Swiadlchurst 2, HOME INDUSTRIES. Jam (gooseberry).—Mrs Wickliffe 1. Airs Comins 2, Alls W. Nieol 3. Jam (peach).—Airs Aim 1, Mrs Faiibrotlur 2. Jam (plu'm).—Mrs Aim 1, Miiss Alooddy 2, Mrs Aim 3. Jam (any other variety)— Airs H. Jones 1, Airs Aim 2, Mrs Wall 3. Jam (three varieties).—Airs Aim 1, Mrs H. Jones 2. Jelly (apple).—Airs Wickliffe 1, Mrs Aim 2. Jelly (three varieties)—Mi Wickliffe 1, Preserved peaches.— Airs ". W. Murray 1, Mrs Fail-brother '. Airs Griffith 3. Preserved plum.-. Mrs Comins 1, Mrs Griffith 2, Airs AVfckliffe 3. Preserved gooseberries. ~- Alrs Wickliffe 1. Preserved fruit (tin.. | other variety).—Airs Hensnian 1, Mi Griffith. Sauce (tomato). —Airs Pedersen 2. Sauce (any other variety).— Airs Aim 1, Aliss Moody 2. Chutney. —Mrs McPheraon 1, Airs Comins - Miss Moody 3. FANCY WORK. Cotton or linen Crochet.—Airs Gibsou 1. D'Oyleys—Airs Hallam 1. Miss Stevens 2, Miss J. Cameron 3. Mount Mellick work.—Aliss M. Robinson 1. Ribbon work.—lda Whyte 1. Canvas work.—Aliss Parr 1. Aliss j. Camerjn 2, Miss AI. Robinson 3. Hnck-a-bae-work.—Aliss AI. Robinson i, Airs Gibson 2. English hole embroidery.—Alls-, Stevens 1 and 2. Any other variety. - Miss Stevens 1, 2, and v.li.c. Cushi >ri —Ida Whyte 1, Gladys Whyte 2, Mis. Beech 3. SEWING. Darned stocking—Gladys Whyte Miss J. Cameron 2, Miss Straiton 3. Pillow case.—Bella Bowler 1. liar kerchiefs—Emma Stern 1, Agnes Aim 2. Patching.—Bella Bowler 1, Eva Roach 2. SCHOOL WORK. Writing (National Anthem) Mag^.e Mowett 1, Hilda Judd 2, Vera Spencer 3. Prose dialogue—Helena Christensen 1, Lena Brown 2. Heading ci schedule—Thomas Tremewan 1. Plasticine (Standards 1 and 2).—lvy VlcEwen 1, Eva Kilminster 2, Winnie Tilling 3. Plasticenc (Standards 3 anj 4).—Gwen Alerwood 1, Emma Stem 2. Ida Christensen 3.

Tlie following are winners of the points prizes.—Pot plants (Mrs McPherson'.s trophy)— Mrs Venn. <Jut blooms (Mr Mitchell's trophy).—Mr W H. Gunning. Garden produce (Mr McPherson's trophy)— Mrs Souths Fruit (Mr Fargher's trophy).— Mrs Griffith. Farm produce (Mr Watterson's trophy).—Mrs Swindlehurst. Messrs J. McPherson and J. W. Marray equal. Decorative (Mrs Mitch ells trophy).—Mrs TV. J. Law. Cookery (Mr Judd's trophy)— Mrs Gibson Home industries (Mr J. Whyte's tophy).—Mrs Aim. Fancy work (Mr Sounder's troph,,).— Miss Steve-is. Sewing, girls under 15 (Mr J Whyte's special) — Bella Howler.'