ST. ANDREW'S FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 587, 26 November 1920, Page 2

ST. ANDREW'S FLOWER SHOW.

OPENED TO-DAY. RECORD ENTRIES. j I An event which has attracted much interest locally for the past month-•-, St. Andrew's Flower Show—was opened to-day in the A. and P. Society's Show Buildings. The three large buildings are being utilised, so intending patrons can rest assured of being able to view the various exhibits, which have been displayed in a most effective manner, with pleasure and comfort. It would be safe to predict the 1920 event will be an unqualified success. An outstanding feature of the show is the exhibit of the school children. The entries in this class are without doubt a record, as they totalled well over 120. Writing is the main exhibit, seconded by maps of various countries in the world, while there are several exhibits in the woodwork section. The children appear to take a keener interest in shows of this kind than previously, and quite a large number of the exhibits would do credit to adults. The committee are to be complimented on the fact of including classes | for juveniles in the schedule, this, being a move in the right direction, and one which will tend to educate the rising generation to patronise events of this kind when they reach the adult stage. Among the open classes the cut blooms stand out on their own as far as numbers are concerned. There is an excellent entry of all descriptions of seasonable flowers. Individualising, sweetpeas predominate, followed very closely by roses, some of which are exquisite. The entry of the latter is not as large as last year, due no doubt to the stormy weather of a few weeks ago which had a deleterious effect on roses especially. Mr. W. E. Lippiatt, of Otahuhu, and Miss Roberts, of Onehunga, have on exhibition only some fine specimens of roses.

The vegetables and produce section is well patronised, being 112 entries, including excellent samples of potatoes, cabbages, lettuce, peas, and rhubarb.

The cookery section is large, but not as large as was the case previously, due to the shortage of sugar. The are and plain needlework and industrial sections are particularly strong. Various gift stalls are situated in piominent places, and arc all tastefully decorated. A fine collection is in store for intending buyers. Fresh vegetables bold pride of place. TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW. To-night there should be a large attendance. A number of competitions have been arranged, and fun wil' be provided for young and old. Everyone, big and small, will find space in the halls to-night. Roll up end make the show the greatest event of the year.

On the Showgrounds to-morrow, commencing at 1 p.m., a monster sports programme will be decided. Included in the programme are races for girls and boys, skipping for girls, football kicking competition, open running events, while an outstanding feature will be the Maori events. There are sports for everybody. The public are invited to spend their half holiday to-morrow on the Showgrounds. Delicious afternoon tea will be provided at a small cost. The awards will appear in Tuesday's issue of the "Times."