SPRING FLOWERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1920, Page 8

SPRING FLOWERS.

THE WHITELEY SHOW. The display of flowers at the annual show in connection with the Whiteley Church, which is now in progress, is one of particular attraction, and visitors to the hall yesterday showed considerable interest in the blooms on view. The general management was in the control of a committee, with Mr. T. G. Sole as secretary, and all arrangements were complete when the show was opened to the public. The takings yesterday amounted to £ll9 lis 9d. At the opening ceremony the Rev. Milne called on the Mayoress (Mrs. Jas. Clarke) to address those present. " Mis. Clarke said she was acting in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Clarke In Wellington. She was very pleased, however, to have the opportunity of participating in the function. The promoters were particularly fortunate in having such a display, and she did not think she had ever seen better. The exhibits spoko well for the growers of Taranaki, the collection from Manaia being quite a wonderful one. Concluding, the Mayoress formally declared the show open. Later, on the motion of Mr. Nixon and #ie Rev. Martin, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Clarke. During the afternoon the Rev. Milne announced that the show had' been in existence about ten years, and had been the means of accumulating a considerable sum for the church funds. One of the foremost exhibits is that made by Mr. Robert Gibson, of Manaia, one of the leading growers of the Dominion. In the the principal varieties are: Hospador, Helios, Lucastra, Brilliancy, Macebearer, and Bath's Fhune. The bi-coloreds Seraphine and Cyrcne are a very pretty lot. Of the' Incomparable variety the exhibit includes the Finespun, Fleetwing, and Tamerlane; and others which make a good showing .are the Poctaz collection, Rubellite and Lueastra. Perhaps the most comprehensive exhibit that has been made in New Plymouth is that prepared by Mr. John Gibson, and some attractive specimens are among the display. Prominent among the others are exhibits by Messrs J. R, Frethey, T. French, J. Baillie (daffodils), Mrs. King, Mrs. J, H. McGahey, Mr. A. T. Moore, Miss Winnie Sob, Mrs. G. McGahey, Mrs. L. Rea, and Mr. G. McGahey. Competition in the various (classes was good. The judging work was carried out by Messrs R. Gibson, F. Morsliead, and Mesdames Ccck and Morrison. The awards are as follows: : Gibson Cup.—L. Rea 1, Mrs. T. G. Sole 2.

Cup (presented by Mrs. Percy White). -J. Gibson 1 and 2, J. Baillie 3. Cut Blooms.—Miss Winnie Sole 1, Mrs. McGahey 2, Mrs. King 3. Decorated Tabls* (open).—Mrs. Wallaeh 1, Miss Curtis 2, Mrs. Gibson 3. Novice Class.—Miss Short 1, Miss Hartneli 2. Decorated Mantelpiece.—Mrs. Gibson 3, Mrs. Gibson and Miss Winnie Sole (equal) 2. Bowl of Flowers.—Miss McKowan 1, Mrs. McGahey 2, Miss Reed 3. Basket of Flowers.—Mrs. Gibson 1, Miss Hay 2. Buttonholes.—Girls over 10: Frances Field 1, H. Moon 2, W. Rawson 3. Girls under 10: P. Guthrie 1, D. Stewart 2, N. Carter 3. Girls under 5: 0. Everiss 1. Boys under 10: Howard Cooper 1, F. Frethey 2,"P. Milne 3. Boys under (i: Jack Cooper 1. ' The championship for the best flower in the show was awarded to J. Gibson for trumpet shape variety, and' also other than trumpet shape-. The Schools Shield was won by Motonui, with Warea runners-up. A fine exhibit was made by Oaonui, but this school was not eligible to compete, having already won the Shield twice in succession. Various stalls are being run. '-The Whiteley Club's art stair is under the' management of Miss N. Chatterton, Miss N. White, and the Misses Sutherland. The provisions and sweets depot is controlled by Mesdames J. Morey, H. Sharpe, 11. Avery, and J. White, and Miss R. Olseiv The sale of fancy work was in the hands of Mesdames Amburv, Okey, and Collis. The afternoon tea department, which was well patronised, was run by Mrs. T, Sole, assisted by numerous helpers. At the evening session there was a large attendance, and much interest was evinced in the show. A programme of vocal and instrumental items was rendered and was a material factor in the success of the evening. Items were fiiven by Misses Horner (2), Arnold, and Messrs- Grave, White, and Cooper. The show will be continued this, afternoon and the evening, concluding to-morrow afternoon..