SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 209, 15 September 1916, Page 2

SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

A Grand Exhibition.

Record Entries.

the third annual Spring Flower Show promoted by the Prtshtyerisn Church was opened yes'erday afternroi in the Premier Hall, and before being brought to a conclusion to-night (Friday) is wfll wo'ihy of bnng viiitfd by all lovrs of horMcul'ure. It is not too roue*! lo ray.that the di phy i»one that would (0 erf di t to any town and the julßer-, who wrre experta from Auckhnrf, freely exnreue'd their admtra inn of the high Mansard if exc llerce of the bio ms from winch they hrd to make their awards. Practically every type of the 11 ral products of Spinsr h worthily rtpre--B'nteri, a<*d the effective stagi g arrangements render the sctne i ■ the hail decidedly bright add attractive. The exhibits in the Horn? Industries -bfclion one; again drmonstrate the household capabilities of the of th 3 district. A prominent fearue arcung the Needlework exhibits is a collect! in of Egyptian and other curios s*nt to various local residents by "the boys" on active seme, and staged by Mrs Baxter and Miss Webster included in the c llection are.rclici of the batlleri 11 on G«lhprli, including two hind boxbs and the point of a tim:-fuß? shell. Fair workers are also busily employe I disposing of the contents of stall', the lolly stall being under the management of Mrs (Jrigor ar\l Miss Rodgers; a oeidl-work stall bei"B controlled by Mesdames \V. T. Jonfp, D. Koulston, and Miss Madill; whilst ths- provisun still is in charge ot Mfedames Stout, Ko*le*, G. Inrgam and Browniee, and Miss McLune.

A hitily-imusing "side show" takes the torm of an art gallery, the custodians of which are Mrs H. E. Smith and Misi Penman, various antique specimens comorising a catalogue that furnishes unlimited fur. With hii customary energy and ability Mr James Koulston has acted a« organiser and his capable secretarial management is to a very great extent resuor.sible f r the extreme success that has been achieved, the entries behg double the number of thise of hat year, ar.d th> exhilition it«f If surpasses previous irFort*. The Kev. \S. Nixon and Mr E. Allin were alsi most active worker.', whilst Mr and Mn J. M. Baxter l;n»:. valiable assistance in the ready manner which is always so charade istic of thei.

Th? judging was carried out as tolJiws: Daffodil?, by Messrs Finisy and Grhdrnd, Auckland; "Bloom's and Decorative Section, by Mrs G. J. Mackay, Aucklaod: cHome- Industrie*, by Mrs U. U. Brewer, Auckland; Fancy work, by Mrs Dixon, Drury.

The competition decided last evening f r the best dress°d child (floral), repressing Spring, was essentially popular, and the revei wee mites that were the contestants in the class "under four years of age" wera all most daintily and artistically dressed. The judging was undertaken by Mrs W. J. D. Sharp*, Rama Kama, Mrs B. H. D. Wily, Buckland, and Mrs Kaynei, Patumahe, first prize being allotted to Miss Maragret Grijjor (Primrose) and 83ond to Master Mix Nixon (Daffodil). For chilrden under teo years there were only two entries, Miss Moiri Nixon and Miss Eva Chws being placed first and second respectively. A stage entertainment, which will be repeated tbu evening, addei to the attractions latt night, the scenic effects and fancy costumes being greatly admired. Mrs Nixon acted as stage manager and bad aho been responsible for the tuition imparted to th2 young artistes who in every case worthily acquitted themselves. Three tsbleaus were presented 1 , viz., "A Japinesa Song," by the Misses B. Blake, E. ferkins, M. Blakr, A. Jenkins, N. Perkis, I. Perkins, L. Liundy, E. Thuropson, C. Levins, L. Adams. Hi. Clews and V. Kimber; "Eastern Song," by the Misses E. Kamaey, Kodgers, Blake, N. Perkins, Galloway, Penman, E. Thompson, V. Anderson, L. Perkins and G. Bridge; "When Babies go to School" and "A Tree S'ory," by Doreen Blake,Kita West, Maiaia Fee.k, Eva Dews, Bertie Perkins, Irene Stewart, Ivy Adams and Blossom Perkins. Mr H. V. Gtibble also contributed a recitation. The Prize List was as follows: , CU'I BLOOMS. Daffodils, best collection, 36 varieties: J. Ball 1, J. H. Marriner 2 Daffodils, 16 varieties: J. Ball 1, J. B. Marrmer 2 Daffodils, 12 varieties, 3 blooms each: J. Ball 1, J. B. Marriner 2, Mrs Sbarpe 3 Daffodils, 12 varieties, one bloom eacb: J. B. Marriner 1, Miss K. Allan 2, W. Rosser and Mrs Sharpe h c Djffodils, 6 varieties: J. B. Marriner 1, Hev. S. Nixon 2, Mrs Sharpe 3 Daffodils, Barri or Poeticus: Mrs isharpe 1 Daffodils, cbuble: Mrs Sharpe 1 Daffodils, trumpet, aredling: W. Ko&ser 1 Daffodil?, seedling: W. Bosser 1 Anemones, doable: Miss E. Bastle 1. Miss K. Allan 2 Anemone 0 , best six: Miss ft. Allan 1, Mrs J. B. Brown 2 Anemones, single: Mrs J. B. Brown 1, Miss E. Bastle 2 « Kanunculus: J. M. Baxter 1 and 2 Hyacinths double: Mrs Penman 1 Hyacinths, single: Mi*s K. Allan 1, Kev. S. Nixon 2 Nemesia: J. M. Baxter 1 and 2, Mrs Motion 3

Cameliae, white: Mrs J. Mc Kinney 1 Camelißi, collection: Mrs J. McKinney 2 Primroses: Mrs J. Gillon 1, Miss K. Koulston 2 Polyanthus: Mrs J. Gillon 1 Rhododendrons: Miss K. Allan 1, Master J. KouUton 2 trcegisrs: M;ss K. Allan I, Hcv. S. Nixon 2 Ericas: Master J. Koulston 1 Bunch of cut blooms: Itev. S. Nixon 1, Mrs H. E. Smith 2 Frecsia?, pot: Mus Joan Uacre 1 and 2 Fern: Miss W. Webster 1, Mrs Clews 2, Miss L. Laundy :J UEUOKATIVE. Uccorßtcd table: Mrs (jngor 1, Mi** Harter 2 llccoraied tilde, not previous ii. ki__i. ■ ■ •■• . ..

Dccora'ed tabl», c, loured: Mrs W. I J. D. Sharpe 1, Mri Grisor 2 Basket or daffodils: Mrs Sharpe 1 Bo«l of daffodil*: Mi s Penman 1, Mis Sharpe 2, Mrs Nixon 3 Vase daffudils: Miss Barter 1, llna Penman 2 Stand of tpriog flower*: Mrs Urigor 1 Bouquet of violets: Mrs Sharpe I Bouquet spring flowers: Miss Barter 1 Best lady's spray: Miss Nellie Hawke 1, Mts Sharpe 2 Be«t gent's buttonhole: Mrs Sharpe I, Mist Nelsie Hawke 2 FLORAL. ° Children under 16. Spiiog flo»er», collection: Miss T. Ballard I, Miss J. Uacre 2 Daffodils, collection: Mi§s K. Koulston 1 Datfod-.ls, an; kind: Bertie Fox 1, tito. Bell 2 Daffodils, Loig Trumpet: Mist Ivy Oldham 1 Daffodil*, Stort Trumpet: MuaA. Siarpe 1, Master Geo. Bell 2 Freesias: Miss M. Blake 1 Hytfcintb: Miss Doris Lodge 2 Camcliai, white: Miss A! Sharpe 2 Camillas, any cohur: Mibj Iris Fulton I, Miss A. Sharpe 2 Anemonra: Miss Vera Hastie 1 Kanunculyi: Miss T. Ballard 1 Primus is: Ernest Gill m 1 Maidenhair fern: Miss J. Uacre 1 Put fern: M.isa R. Kaulston 1

DECORATIVE Children Under 16

Buttonhole: Avis Potter 1, Myrtle Blake 2, Avia Simpeon 3

Lady'a spray: Rote Allan 1 p Decorated tabh: Join Dacre 1, Alice Sharps 2

Basket Bowers and foliage: Manel Simpson 1

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS. Freesias: Miss R. Roolstoa k

Violets: Miss N. Gillon 1 Hyacinth, children under 11 yens: Master.J. Roulston 1

Daffodils, children uoder 11 years: Miss E. Bell 1, Miss 0. Ballard 2 Daffodils, children 11 tolsveara: Mps F. Balla-d 1, Miss E. Bell 2, Master Geo. Bell lj,c

HOME INDUSTRIES. Preserved fruir, one variety: Mra J. Gillon 1, Mrs J. H. Webb 2 and 3

Preserved Fruit, one variety: Mrs Webb 1 and 2 •

Jam, six varieties: Mrs Webb 1, Mrs Rsyn<B 2 Jam, thr e varieties: Mrs Webb 1 and 2, Mrs Baxter 3 Jsm. plum: Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Rsynes 2

'Jam, peach: Mrs H. Wist 1, Mis Ravnes 2 J 11;: Mrs West I, Mrs Webb 2 Marmalade: Mrs West 1, Mrs J. Killoo 2, Mis* E. Maxwell b c

Chut-ey: Mrs Webb 1 and 2 Sauces: Mrs Rsynes 1 and sp cisl Bread, whit- Mrs J. Gill in 1, Mrs A. E. Taylor 2 Fik lets: Mrs J. Roulston 1, Mrs H. Wt-st 2, Miss L. Mian 3 Scones, plain: Mrs G. W. Blake 1, Mrs E. Maxwell 2, Mrs A. E. Taylor h c Scone*, currant: Mra W. E. 011bam 1, Mrs J. Roulston 2, Mrs G. W. Blake h e Cas», plain: Mrs J. Roulston 1, Mrs J. McKinney 2 Cake, seed: Mi»s E. Uastie 1, Mrs E. A. Tayl r 2 Cake, Maderia: Miss E. Hatstie 1, Mrs J. Roulston 2 Cak", sponge: Mrs J. Roulston 1, Mrs G. W Blake 2 Cake, sponge sandwich: Mrs E. A. Taylor 1, Misa N. Stout 2, Mrs J. Roulston h c Cak», sponge roll: Mias W. Webster 1, Mra E. A. Taylor 2, Mrs J. Roulston be Gingerbread: Mrs J. R. McHne 1, Mrs W. E. Oldham 2 Cakes, fancy: Mrs J. Roulston 1, 2 and 3 Shortbread: .Mrs J. Gillon 1, Mra Mcßae 2, Mrs E. A. Tavlor h c Biscuits: Mrs J. Roulstou 1, 2 and 3 Sausage rolls: Mis J. Gillon 1, Mra J. Koul.-ton 2 Jam tarts: Miss E. Msxwell 1, Mis* S. Glover 2, Mrs J. B. Graham he Cream puffs: Mrs J. Koulstoo 1 Best lunch for working man: Misi N. Stuart 1, Mrs h. A. Taylor 2 Sweets: Miss E. W. Kodgcrs 1 Bread, made by settler's wife or family: Mrs J. Gillon 1, Mrs E. A. Taylor 2 . , Scones, made by. settler's wife or family: Misa S. Glover 1, Mrs J. Koulston 2, Mils E. Bowden h c, Mrs W. E. Oldhsm c Scones, entrant, made by lettler's wife or family: Mrs J. Roulttun 1, Miss E. Bowdeo 2, Mrs W. E. Oldham 3

HOME INDUSTRIES. Juniors. Scones, plain: Sylvia Oldham 1. Katie Stuart 2, Sylvia Oldham hc, Iris Fulton c. Scanes, currant: Sylvia Oldham 1, 2 and b c Sponge Sandwich: Iris Fulton 1, Sylvia Odham 2, Edna Bell b c Jam tarts: Myrtle Gillnn 1, 'lris Fulton 2, Edna Bell h c, Rose Allao c Sausage rolls: Iris Fulton 1, Myrtle Giilon 2, Vera Harris hc, Kose Allan c NEEDLEWORK. Cushion, mounted: Miss Newbegiu 1, Mrs A. P. Denner 2 and b c Afternoon tea cloth: Mra Nixon 1, Miss E. W. RoJgers 2, Mra New? begin b c Pair d'o;leys: Mrs Baxter |, Mrs E. Fawcitt 2, Miss Towosoo h c Slip bodice: Miss Barter 1, MrsBarter 2 Edging: Slits F. Fawcett 1, Mis Baxter 2, Mrs Denner h c Point lace work: Mrs A. P. Donn°r I and 2 Eyelet embroidery Miss Madill 1, Mra Baxter 2 Bedipread: Miss Fausett 1, Miss Townson 2 „ Article underclothing: Miss Towninn 1, 2 and h c Tea cjsj\ mounted: Mrs Preston 1, Mrs W. J. 0. Sbarpe 2. Mrs W.Wright h c Crochet in wool: Mrs Baxter 1, Mis H. West 2, Mrs J. McKinney h c

Knitting id wool: Mrs P. 11. Fox I, Mra Uaxtcr 2, Mrs J. Wilson b c Socks: Mrs box 1, Mrs Baxter 2, Miss Walsh h c Darning soks: Mra Terry 1, M:si M. Terry 2, Miss Pbylis Marchbanks b c Washable fancywork: Miss Townson 1 and special I'enpainting: Mrs D. Koulstoa 1. Miss Thompson 2, Mrs Gilbert h c P-nntinu in Oils: Mrs Upton 1 ami 2, Mra VV. Wright h c Klief carving: Mis* lownfon I

. NEEDLEWOHK. Children. Hemmed handkerchief, under 6: Cecil!! box 1 Knitting in wiol, Balaclava cap: 4 Anoie Hogao 1, Irene Landon 2, Marion Met lone h e Knitting in wo H s-*ti: Bertha Smith 1 Table c«n»re: E. E. Ujibam 1, Nelaie Hawke 2, Annie Ingram he