FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 233, 8 December 1916, Page 2

FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE.

A Brilliant Exhibition.

Anticipation;) in regard to tbe eucc ss of the flower snow ad of borne prducts, organ-

ised for the benefit if the urns of the Pukekohe Anglican Cburcb and which was opened yesterday in the Premier Hall, were quite eclipsed by the large entry that wts secured, as also by tbe high standard of merit of tbe exhibits.

With a c mmittee for the gener part making a fist acquaintance witn show arrangements some shortcomingi wtrj naturally in evidenc?, more particularly in regard to lack of adeqiate provision for prorerly stagrg ail the blooms that were forthcoming in «uch unexpectedly large numhers, but omissions in that way were promptly rectified as far as posiibl*, and on tbe ptinciylij that "experience teaches" exhibitors can rest aa=ur.d that whir was lacking this tear will certainly not be found amisi another year. The show furnished brilliant testimony to the productive of tbe soil of tbe district. Tbe rose section sulfated through V e season being too tar advanced tor most growers, but tbe sweet peas on view were of marked variety and excellence. All kin:'? of cut flowers also were of supTior quality. "Home Industries" once again demonstrated the domestic capabilities of the ladies of tbe district, whilst their artistic handiwork wa* also visibly in eviler.c; in the floral decorative section, the juniors (children) in either department closely following in the footsteps nt tteir elder*. Vegt tables constituted another strong class. The judghg was most capably carried out by Mrs H. L. Nixon, of Cambridge, Hone Industries and Floral Artittry; Mr W. E. Lippiatt, of Auckland, Kcs p, Sweet Peas and Cut Flowerß; and Mr E. Allan, of Buckland, Vegetables.

As president of the show, Mr A. B. Barter exhiHted bis characteristic energy, and the attention he gave to all details was of a very thorough character. Amongst the honorary "workers" Mr and Mis J. M. Baxter were as usual (o the fore, and their assistance was much appreciated by the Committee. The secretarial arrangements were ably undertake.! by Messrs A. F. Brown and F. E. Simpson.

Charming collec'ions of roses "tot tor competition" were shown bv Mr W. E. Lippiatt and Messrs D. Hay and Son, both well-knnwn Auckland growers, whilst Mrs F. L. Wright, ot Kama Kama, kindly exhibited some grand specimens of Japanese Iris and Water Lilie?, and Mr W. K. Cojnthsaite, of Bombay, and Mr Ballard, of Uucciman, similarly showed some choice pelargoniums and delphiniums respectively. A tine array of fruit and vegetables served as a good advt. for He?rlegen's Fruit Stores. A produce stall was controlled by Mis and Miss Dell; Tbe Misses Barter, 1. Brown ami N. Wake had charge of a 1 illy stall; and afternoon tea, with s rawberries anl cream, was dispensed by members of the Ladies' Guild. The show was officially opened yesterday afternoon by Mr K. F. Bollard, M.P., and an excellent attendance were secured at both tbe afternoon and evening sessions. The doors will be finally closed to-night, subsequent to the customary sale of produce and gueds donated to the committee.

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT. Well as she has organised pre vioui stage items tor various gatherings Miss Millicent Taylor excflled all tier past efforts in the really delightful entertainment for which sae was responsible for producing last evening in the form of tabl'aux illustrative ot .nursery rhymes. With little children as the "artistes" Mis.' Taylor's powerß of tuition were decijedly made manifest by the capable and efficient manner in which the young performers acquitted, themselves. The senior girls, ia character costumes, alsi smartly rendered a gipsy cantata and a Canadian boat song. The programme was as follows:

"Canadian bang," senior Kirls; tableaux—Mistress Mary, Junior Girls; Little Miss Muffet, Joyce Motion; Little Jack Horner, Douglas Lssnar; Little Boy Blue, Wallace Brown; Hush-a-Bye Baby, J:>vce Motion: Jack and Jill, Douglas Lysnar and Molly Asher; The Mulberry Bush, girls; bee Saw, Rene Lees, Kita Wilkinson and Kmgsley Brown; Swinging Song, Gwen Wilkinson, Phyllis Lysnar and Ena Broan; Dine, Dong, Bell, Trevor and Harold Rullinsan; Wheie Are You Going To?, Muriel Lysnar and Joan Dacre; Litttle 80-Peep, Molly Asher; Oranges and Lemons; Jean McArthur and Alice Lyßnar; Gipsy Cantata, senior girls. Orchestral music was provided by Mrs J. Wylie and Miss A. O'Connor (violins), Mr Hindmao (cornet) and Miss Taylor (piano). The stage entertainment will be repeated to-night with the addition of a maypole dance and tableaux illustrative ot the war, a party of Buckland ladies being responsible tor the latter item.

Prize List. The awards were as follows : ROSES. 6 Blooms, distinct varieties: Miss R Allan 1, Rev S Nixon 2, W K Cornthwaite 3 3 Blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs W A Willis 1, Rev S Nixon 2, A Dickens 3 3 Blooms, 1 variety : Mrs G McDowell 1, RevS Nixon 2, Miss R Allan 3 ■ Rosebuds: Mrs G. McDowell 1, Mrs W A Willis 2 Climbing roses : Miss G L Johnston 1, Mrs Jas Wylie 2, Mrs W R Johns 3 SWEET PEAS. 12 varieties: A Dickens 1, Mrs Hunter 2, Miss H L Neal 3 6 varieties, open : Miss H L Neal I, J B Brown, junr, 2, A B Barter 3 G varieties, amateurs ; Miss G L Johnston 1, Miss HL Neal 2, J B Brown, junr, 3 6 stoius, striped : J T> Brown, jr., 1. Mrs A. P. Daysh 2, Mis W. R John* ■". .; -mus, light • Miss II 1,.\-,tl I, Miss N Wake .'. Mr W •) D Sharp

6 stems, dark: J B Brown, jr, l.MissNeal 'l, Mrs J Giilon 3 "

CUT FLOWERS

Colhction: J B Brown, junr, 1, Mrs W K Johns 2, Mrs A Young 3 Antirrhinums: J B Brown, junr, 1. A Dickens 2, Mr* J Koulston 3 Carnations: A Dickens 1 and 2, Miss K Allan 3

Delpiniums: A b Barter 1 tieranuims: Missta I and N Brown 1, Mis. N Wak' 3 Uladi li: Mis Ivy Duncan 1, Mrs W J D Sharp 2 Pat.si p, 12 varieties: A UicKcns 1, W K Cornthwaiie 2 Pansiep, 6 variitits: A Dickers 1, W K Cornthwaite 2 Pansier, 3 vaiieties: Miss U Fox 1, Mrs A Young 2, Mrs I A Motion 3

Stocks: V. S Brown I, A Dickers

Verbena: Mrs I Motion 1, Misi N Wake 2, Mis barter 3 FLOKAL ARTISTRY

Lady'B spray: Mrs Willis 1, Miss Barter 2, Mrs Jas Wjhe 3 Gent's buttonhole: Miss Uuth Allen 1, Mrs Willis 2

Vases of flowers: Miss Barter 1, Mrs Sharp 2, Miss Nar.cy Wake 3 Epergne rt flowers: Mrs Sharp 1 Bowl of roses: Mrs Sharp 1, Miss Barter 2

Bowl of sweet peas: Miss Nancy Wske 1, Mis Slia'p 2, Miss Barter b c

Decorated mantlepiece: Mrs Grigor 1, Mrs Motion 2. Mrs J B Brown 3 Decorated dinner table: Mrs Motion 1

Decorated dinrer table, Novices: Miss UtII J, Mrs E Oldaam 2, Miss Ivy Biosn 3 Gent's buttonholes, children: W K Daysb 1, Kit i Browulee 2, Colin McArthur 3 Basket ot flowers, children: Alicia Cave 1, Avis Simpson 2, Jean McArthur c

i ecorated table, for children: Joan Dacre 1, Kita Wilkinson 2, M Lysnar 3

VEGETABLES

Colkction: K. Fitne s ], 0 Heerdegen 2 Beam», brood: Mrs F E Himpson 1 Beans, French: 0 Heerdegen 1, Kenyolds Bros 2 Beet: 0 Heerdegen 1, Keynoldi Bros 2, J B Brown 3 Cauliflower: Mrs K brownlee 1, Kingsley Brown 2 Cabbage: Mrs J McKinney 1, Kupett S cvenson 2, E C Daysh h c, Mrs W Adams h c Carrots: 0 Heerdegen 1, T B Burley 2

Lettuce: U Heeraegen 1, Mrs Willis 2

Peas: T B Hurley 1, Mrs Jas Wjlie 2 Potatoes, round: Reynolds Bros 1, F L Wouldes 2 and 3

Potatoes, kidney: b L Wouldes ], K Fitness 2 Kadishes: J B Brown 1, K Stevenson 2

Turnips: Reynolds Bros 1, 0 Heerdegen 2

HOME PRODUCTS Duck eggs: Mrs Sharp 1, Mrs J McKinney 2 and 3 Hen eggs: Mrs G McDowell 1, N F Barker 2, Mrs J McKinney and Mrs E A Taylor 3 Pre??rved fruit, one variety: Mra J Gillon 1, Mrs IT G K Mason 2, Miss Barter 3 * Preserved fruit, three varieties: Mrs H G K Ma.on 1, Mrs A F Brown 2

Jam: Mrs H West 1, Mra H G K Mason 2 •

Marmalade: Mrs H West 1 and 2, Mrs Ueerdegen 3 Jelly: Mrs ti West ], Mrs Heerdeaeo 2, Mrs UGK Mason 3

Bread: Mrs J Russell \* Mrs J Uillon 2 and 3

Bread, made from Northern Boiler Milling Co. flour: Mrs J. # Gillon I, Mrs Sharp 2, Mrs Hare 3

Scjnes, plain, made from Champion flour: Mrs Jos Wright 1, Mrs W M Reynolds 2, M»s B. West 3

Scones, currant, made from Champion flour: Mrs W M Reynolds 1, Miss F Fausett 2, Mrs G Uaslam 3, Mrs J Wright c Scones, girdle, made from Champion flour: Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs J Rogers 2 Cake, fruit: Mist I Adams 1, Mrs J K McKat 2, Miss M Fausett 3 Cake, seed: Mrs Penny 1, Mrs H West 2

Cake, Maderii: tars J Wright 1, Mrs J Russell 2, Miss F Fausett 3 Sponge sandwich, without butter: Mrs W M Reynolds 1, Mrs J Blake 2, Mrs H West 3 Sponge sandwich, with batter: Mrs H West 1, Miss F Fausett 2 Sponge roll: Miss F Fausett 1, Mrs Haslem 2, Mrs H West 3 Gingerbread: Mifs L. Allen 1, Mrs J Bhke 2 Fancy cakes: Mrs H West 1 Shortbread: Mrs Fenny 1, Mrs Mcßae 2, Mrs Baxter 3 Tea cakes: Mrs J Kussell 1, Miss F Fausett 2, Mrs A F Brown 3

Sausage rolls: Miss F. Faosett 1, Mrs J Gillon 2 Jam tarts: Mrs H West 1, Miss t Fausett 2

Pikelets: Mrs J Rogers 1, Mrs J Russell 2, Mrs J Blake 3 Sweets: Miss Ivy Brown 1, Mrs H West 2

Cream puffs: Mrs Fenny 1, Miss McAneney 2 Cake, sponge: Mrs H West 1, Mrs G W Blake 2

Best lunch for working man: Mrs A Willis 2

Scones, plain, children: Myrtle Gillon 1, Margaret Cellars 2, Elsie Cronin 3

Scones, currant, children: Avis Simpson ]. Grace 1 ysnar 2, Myrtle Gillon 3

Sponge sandwich, children: Miss Rose Allan 1, Muriel Lyßnar 2, Winnie Sears 3

Jam tarts, children: Winnie Ser.rs 1

Sausage rolls, c-ildreii: Myrtle Gillon 1

POINTB' PBIZBS

Mrs H. West secured prizes of one guinea each donated by Mrs Barter and Mrs Motion for most points and most entries respectively in the Home Products, and Myrtle Gillon won a special prize, given by Mrs H L. Nixon (the judge), for the most points in the children's classes. The special prize of one guinea donated by Dr Wake for most points in the rose and sweet pea sections was won by Miss Neal.