SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 308, 7 September 1917, Page 3

SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

A Brilliant Display. Under the auspices of St James' Presbyterian Church the fourth annual Bulb and Spring Flower Show was commenced yesterday in the Premier Hall. Ih>the absence •f the Mayor (Mr H. G. R. Mason) Mr E. Allah (Buckland) performed the opening ceremony and in a pleasant speech thanked the exhibitors for their excellent entries and wished the show every success. In the daffodil and cut flower classes there was an unusually fine display. Mr J. Allan (Pahmure) the judge, remarked thatjjthe whole of the exhibits in the daffodil section

were particularly praiseworthy, i especially those of Messrs Bull and Hall, as the wet weather must have a contending force against producing such unique specimens. Decorated tables were an evidence of artistic taste, all the exhibits deserving much praise. The cookery section was well sustained and some good examples of the culinary art came forward. In needlework the exhibits were far above the average, especially in the lace work. There were some good specimens of photography on view while the paintings exhibited were meritorious, the first prize ("Shoeing the Bay Mare") being much admired. In woodwork the judge (Mr Lenehan) found great difficulty in deciding on the first prize, the specimen which was given the second award being little inferior to the first The following acted as judges: Needlework, Mrs H. H. D. Wily and Miss Graham ; bakery and knitting, Mrs Sharpe (Rama Rama); photography, Miss Rid dell; woodwork, Mr H. Lenehan ; decorative and pit plants and children's cut blooms, Mrs Mackay; daffodils and cut blooms, Mr J. Allan.

Stallholders, who did a busy trade, were : Lollies, the Misses

Madill, Rodgers, Stembridge, Potter and McMullan ; sewing, Mesdames D. and J. Roulston and W. T. Jones; produce, Mesdames G. Ingram, J. Adams and Warnook.

Special mention should be made of the excellent luncheon served by Mesdames J. and D. Roulston and S. H. Gallagher, at which the judges and stewards were entertained.

During the evening a programme ol voeal and instrumental' music was submitted. Miss N. Perkins sang "Britain is my Land," the flags of the Union Jack and the Allies being shown with pretty effect by a number of boys and girls who joined in the chorus. The action Bong, "Diana and her Maids," was also effectively rendered by several ladies becomingly attired. In the children's, competition representative of Spring there were 4 entries in the class under 4 years and the same number of entries for under 10 years. Mesdames H. H. D. Wily and W. Butterworth were the judges and the awards were, Dna and Brian Nixon Ist and 2nd respectively "under four years" and Phyllis Lysnar and Moira Nixon Ist and 2nd prizes respectively "under 10 years." The organising and secretarial duties were in the capable hands of

Mrs J. M. Baxter and Miss E. W. Bodgers, who are to be complimented on the able way in which the details were so well carried out and the Rev. 8. Nixon assisted by a band of willing workers did good service towardi making the Bhow such a ■uccesg. Mrs S. Nixon also rendered valuable help in the training of those who contributed to the stage entertainment. The show will be brought to a close this evening. The following was the Prize List: PRIZE LIST. CUT BLOOMS. Anemones, 6 double: Mr F. Hubbard 1, Mrs J. Wylie 2 Anemones, 6 single : Mrs J. Wylie 1, Mrs J. Russell 2 Ranunculus: Mrs A. Perkins 1, F. Hubbard 2 Hyacinths, single : Miss R. Allan 1 Hyacinths, double ; Miss R. Allan 1 Pansies, 6 varieties : Mrs W. T. Jones 1 Neme&ia : J. M. Baxter 1 and 3, J. B. Brown 2 Camellias, white: J. Collins and Hon 1, Mrs J. J. McKinney 2 Camelias, collection: J. Collins and Son 1, Mrs J J McKinney 2 Primroses: Mrs Kirkman 1, Mrs J. Gillon 2, Mrs J Wylie 3 Polyanthus: Mrs J Gillon 1, Mrs J Wylie 2

Rhododeadrons : Miss R Allan 2 Rhoddoendrons, 3 or more varieties : Mies R. Allan 1 Fresias: Mrs A Perkins 1, F Hubbard 2, Mrs Hewlett 3 Ericas: Master J Roulston 1, Miss R Alias 2 Veronicas: Miss R. Allan 1 Out Blooms, best 3 sprays : J J McKinney 1, Rev S Nixon 2, Miss S W Rodgers 3 Daffodils, 1 pot: Miss Rose Allan Hyacinths, 1 pot : Miss R Allan Fresias, 1 pot: Miss Joan Paare 1 and 2 Palm: Mrs J. Russell 1, Mrs A Perkins 2 Fern, maidenhair, Miss Fausett 1 Fern, other than maidenhair: Mrs J Wylie 1, Mrs Perkins 2, Mrs W T Jones 3 Asparagus Sprenerii, I pot: Mrs A. Perkins 1, Maurice Jones 2 Asparagus Plumosa, 1 pot: Mrs V S Roberts 1, Maurice Jones 2 Daffodils, 30 varieties : II B J Bull 1, J Hall 2, E Allan 3 Daffodils, IK varieties: IT B J Bull 1, Mrs W J I) Sharp 2 Daffodils, 12 varieties, open: .1 Hall 1 Daffodils : Mrs VV J D Sharp I, Miss R Allan 2 Daffodils, 6 varieties : Rev S Nixon 1, Mrs \VJDSliarp2 Daffodils, Trumpet Seedling : II B J Bull 1

Daffodils, seedling other than Tiurapet: H B J Bull 1 children's classes. (Under lf> years). Freesias : Miss Joyce Jones 1, Miss R. Roulston 2, Master B Penman 3 » Camellias, white : Master Jim Harriman 1 Camellias, any other colour : Master Jim Harriman 1 Anemones: Miss Eileen Brownlee 1, Miss Amy Harriman 2 Primroses, 1 pot: Mis 9 Myrtle Blake 1, Miss M. Gillon 2 Asparagus Fern, 1 pot : Master Willie Daysh 1 Fern, any other variety : H. Papeach 1, Ralph Wright 2 and 3 Hyacinth, 1 pot: Miss Myrtle Blake 1 ~ Daffodils, best collection .- Ruth Roulston 1, Alice Sharp 2, Rama Rama School 3 Spring Flowers : M Gillon 1, C Fox 2 Daffodils, best 6: Miss Hall 1, Rama Rama School 2 Daffodils, Long Trumpet: Sylvil OMham 1, Alice Sharp 2 Daffodils, Short Trumpet: Alice Sharp 1, Rita Crawford 2 Daffodil, best pot : Rita Crawford 1

SPECIAL SECTION. For Sunday School Scholars connected with Pukekohe Presbyterian Charge, 11 to 15 years. Daffodil, best pot: Willie Daysh 1, Eric Daysh 2 Daffodils, best 6 blooms : George Belli, Willie Daysh 2 Freesias : M Gillon 1 Violets: L Kirkman 1, M Gillon 2, Leila Adams 3 DECORATIVE Decorated table: Miss I Brown 1, Miss N Wake 2, Miss Barter 3 Decorated table, those who have not won a prize at any previous show: Miss Middleton 1, Mrs A Perkins 2, Miss K. Wilson 3 Basket of Daffodils: Miss Bilkey 1, Miss Barter 2, Miss N Wake 3 Bowl of Daffodils: Miss Hampton 1, Miss Penman 2 Vase of Daffodils, arranged for effect: Miss I Brown 1, Miss Pen man 2, Miss N Wake 3 Bouquet of violets: Miss Oldham 1, Mrs J Wylie 2, Mrs G. Ingram 3 Bouquet of Spring flowers: Mrs G Ingram 1 Lady's spray: Miss N. Hawke 1, Mrs A Willis 2 Gent's buttonhole: Miss N Hawke 1, Miss Leila Adams 2 Children's Classes Buttonhole: Grace Lysnar 1, E Brownlee 2, Myrtle Blake 3 Lady's spray: Ella Brownlee 1, Grace Lysnar 2, L Kirkman 3 Decorated table : Rita Wilkinson 1 Basket of Primroses: Eileen Cowan 1 Basket of flowers and foliage : Ella Brownlee 1. Pearl Dix 2, Annie McNally 3 UOMB INDUSTRIES

Preserved fruit: Mrs J H Webb 1, Mrs Mellsop 2 Preserved fruir, 3 varieties: Mrs J H Webb I Jam, 6 varieties : Miss Newman 1 Jam, 3 varieties: Mrs J H Webb 1, Mrs J M Baxter 2 and 3 Jam. plum : Mrs J M Baxter 1 and 2, Miss K. Stuart 3 Jam, any variety: Mrs J M Baxter 1 and 2, Mrs J Potter S Jelly, 2 varieties : Mrs J M Baxter 1, Miss Newman 2 Marmalade, Miss E Maxwell 1, Mrs Baxter h.c Sauces, 3 varieties: Mrs J H Webb 1 Bread, yeast: Miss Webster 1, Mrs Nobbs 2 Bread, brown: Mrs J Gillon 1, Mrs J Taylor 2 and 3 Buns, yeast: Miss Pollock 1, Mrs J Gillon 2, Mrs J Taylor 3 Scones, plain: Mrs Creswell 1, Miss J McNally 2, Mrs W E Oldham 3 Scones, currant: Mrs Cresswell 1, Mrs W-E Oldham 2, Mrs H Newman 3 Best Homemade Loaf, made from Champion Flour : Miss Webster 1, Mrs J Gillon 2 Scones, plain, made from Champion Flour: Mrs Creswell 1, Miss Beryl Maxwell 2, Mrs W. E. Oldham 3 Scones, currant, made from Champion Flour : Mrs Creswell 1, Mrs W. E. Oldham 2, Mrs H. Newman 3 Cake, chocolate : Mrs J. Roulston 1 Cake, iced : Miss Kimber 1 Cake, sponge : Mrs J Potter 1, Mrs J Wylie 2 Sponge Roll: Mrs J Pollock 1, Miss L Laundy 2, Mrs J Roulston 3 Sponge Sandwich and filling : Mrs J R Mcßae 1, Miss G Hughes 2 Gingerbread : Miss Middleton 1, Mrs W E (tldham 2, Miss L Allan 3 Cocoanut Cakes, 6 : Mrs Creswell 1, Mrs J Koulston 2 Shortbread : Mrs J R Mcßae 1, Mrs J Taylor 2 Sausage Rolls : Mrs J Gillon 1, V Harris 2, Miss Fausett 3 Jam Tarts : Miss Roose 1, Miss Roulston 2, Mrs J Pollock 3 Cream Puffs : Mrs Creswell 1, Mrs .Tonkins '1

Pikelets : Mrs Cowan 1, Mrs J McNally 2, Mrs J Roulston .'5 Collection of Sweets : Miss E W Rodgers I and' special Knitted Cap : Mrs J M Baxter 1 and •''>, Mrs K Cin<n 2 Knittrrl Ri-ftrf: Miss M Pollock 1, Mr II >\ 2, Mrs.J M Baxter:! S-oks : Miss K.mUtitn I, Mrs J M Baxter l, Miss (rulloway 3 (laider 1 ■'< years Scour"-', plain: Salvia Oldham 1, 2 an I ■'! Scones, ci rrsnt : B I'letc'ier I, M QiMf.n 2 Sylv a Oldhim 3 S| mif f-andw cli : » iss Sylvia Oldham i, 2 and •'! Jam tarts : VI (Jillon I, B Fl teller 2, Muriel |,> siiar ■'! ■' wects : Yurie] Simpson !, Mvrtle J'.l ke 2, Mi rid Lysimr 3 Khitfo ' oirf : Vnrjjie Kunber 1, Owen \j ■ 2, K Fi- to er :j Knitted up : li"ll Stuart, I, Kileen Fit tclier 2, Alice b'cs :i A :l Ai' I : Al . NEFJ'LE.VoUK. Cuslho i, mounted : Mm V I>ell

1, Mrs D Roulston 2, Mrs P Reynolds 3 Afternoon Tea or Supper Cloth, crochet : Mrs P Reynolds 1, 2 am' 3 Afternoon Tea or Supper Cloth, other than crochet: MissL Tanner 1, Miss French 2, Miss McMullen 3 • Pair Doyley.s: Mrs-J Taylor 1, Mrs J M Baxter 2 and 3

Camisole Top, crochet: Mrs P Reynolds 1 and 3, Miss French 2 Mount Mellick "Work, ary article: Mrs A M Ball 1, Mrs S H Gallagher 2, Miss M Taylor 3 Drawn-thread Work, any article : Mrs Elford 1, Mrs C A Penny 2, Mrs J Taylor 3 Point Lace Work, any article : Mrs Geddes 1, Mrs A M Ball 2, Mrs J Taylor 3 Article Underclothing, machinemade : Mrs P Reynolds 1, Miss M Gisby 2 Article Underclothing, handmade : Mrs Leigh 1, Miss Barter 2 Crochet in wool: Mrs J M Baxter 1 and 2, Mrs Newbegin 3 Collection Fancy Work : Miss French 1, Miss V Dell 2 Pen Painting : Mrs Newbegin 1, Mrs Hooey 2, Miss Taylor 3 Painting in Oils : Mrs Upton 1 and 2, Miss Williams 3 Any article to cost not more than Is: Miss M Taylor 1, Miss M Gisby 2, Miss W E Webster 3

Children's Classes. Fancy Work, any kind : E Oldham 1 and 2, Myrtle Blake 3 Piece White Crochet: Lily Laundy 1, Kiddie 2, Muriel Simpson 3 PHOTOGRAPHY Best snapshot, moving object: Rev S Nixon 1, Mdlle Papadichie 2 Best landscape or seascape: Rev S Nixon 1, Miss E W Rodgers 2 WOODWORK CLASSI'S Best piece woodwork, Ist year pupil: S Cummins 1, Nelson Ingram 2 Best piece woodwork, 2nd year pupil: V Cheesman 1, R McDowell 2 Best piece woodwork, 3rd year pupil: G Bush 1, E Ridgley 2.