GERALDINE FLOWER SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2610, 20 January 1894, Page 2

GERALDINE FLOWER SHOW.

Patrons—Messrs A. E. G. Rhodes, C. G. Tripp, H. B. Webster, and Rev. A. B. Todd. Patronesses Mrs Angus Macdonald and Mrs M. C. Orbe I '.. President—Dr R. Fish. Vice-Presidents Messrs Winstone, A. White, A. E. Hawkins, and J. W. Pye. Secretary—Mr J. Wilson Smith. Treasurer —Mr A. White. Committee—Messrs A. Fisher. J. H. Dean, J. Mcllroy, E. McEenzie, L. Orbell, G. H. Patrick, J. Pizzey, and C. Pye. Auditors —Messrs J. W. Pye and B. R. Macdonald. Judge 3 Fruit and Vegetables, Messrs Langdon (Winchester) and H. West (Temuka); Flowers, Messrs Nairn (Christchurch) and Harney (Timaru); Pastry, bread, jam, etc., Mesdames Inwood and Cutten and Miss work, Mesdames Turton and Donkin; Fretwork, Mr P. D. Herdman; Maps and drawing, Mr Hughes. Class stewards — Messrs Batty, J. Pye, S. Chapman, and A. Buzan. The ninth annual show under the auspices of the Geraldine Floral, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was held on Thursday last. The weather, after rain ou the previous day, (for a wonder) broke fine on the morning of the show, and made a? 1 , concerned look forward to an ideal day which would ensure a large attendance at the opening ceremony. The judges commenced their duties at 11 a.m., and, instead of 3 p.m. as in past years, the judging was corr.pleted by 1.30. p.m. This was paitly due to the exhibits being we.'l arranged, and partly to the entries this year not being quite so numerous as hitherto. At 2 p.m. Mr A. White (chairman of the Town Board) in the unavoidable absence of the President (Dr Fish) declared the show open in the presence of a very fair attendance. Unfortunately for the Association, the : r expectations as to fine weather were not to be realised, for the show had scaroely been declared open when the weather changed, and rain fell rather heavily for the remainder of the day. The show, however, was not altogether blighted by this, as the number that paid for admission was far greater than could be expected under the circumstances. In fact, in the evening the ha.'l was quite lively with visitors from all parts. The judges, stewards, committee, and others adjourned at 2.30 p.m. to Hood's Geraldine Hotel for T TT-VTrf-n-f TJI t\\r

LUNCHEON, and it may be mentioned that the spread provided by hostess Hood was preeminently the best the Association have ever had. After the usual toast of the " Qusen " Mr Nairn proposed the toast of the " Geraldine F. H., and I. Association." He was pleased to see the excellent way in which the Geraldine people got up their exhibits, and he was also pleased with the character of the exhibits themselves. He assured them that the show of vegetables and the general character of the exhibits compared favorably with, and in tome cases were ahead ,of the Christchurch society's exhibits. The tact he saw displayed by exhibitors in the Geraldine show proved to him that they were no " new chums " at exhibiting. Mr A. "White, replying to the toast, was pleased at the flattering remarks from Mr Nairn, and was sorry the latter had not seen some of Geraldine's best shows in times past. They had always been the best society, bar none, in South Canterbury, and be hoped tbo,t by next year some members' wounds would be all healed and they would work amicably together to keep their society up to a good standard. Mr Wilson Smith proposed the toast of the " Judges," and Messrs Langdon, Harney and West responded. Mr J. W. Pye proposed " The Lady Judges." He thought it was a pity they were not invited to hmoh. Mr Orbell Junr. responded. Mr Langdon proposed "The host and Hostess " and hoped they would keep up the reputation they bad won that day. Mr Hood replied. As before stated, the show of 1891 oannot be looked upon as anything great as regards the number of entries, but the quality in some classes was much above anything seen in Geraldine for a long time. Moreover, there is an obvious reason, why the entries are not so many this year. In past shows an exhibitor had the prerogative to put in as many entries as he wished for one competition ( the result being that one man would often have more than j one entryj and could earry off both first and second*prizes, and a third if there were any. This naturally made the show appear bulky, although competitors then might not have been any more numerous than at last Thursday's show. Like the one-man-one-vote the new rules provide that there shall be onennan-one-entry for eaoh competition, and this explains why there is such a falling off in entries. The show attracted more visitors in the evening than in the afternoon. Miss Byrne had charge of tho refreshment stall and seemed to do plenty of trade. We are indebted to Mr Wilson Smith, the secretary, for his courtesy in supplying us with information. The stage stewards carried out their duties ii a firstrate manner; the hall being a brilliant sight when lit up in the evening. At the close of the show Mr J. Winstone moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Robert Nairn forjeoraing to Geraldine to net as judge, and also for bringing such a splendid collection of cut flowers which helped the show greatly. POT PLANTS. Pot plants made a very fair show. Mr G. H. Patrick carried off Mr A. E. G. Rhodes's guinea prize for best collection of 10 pot plants; Mr R. H. Pearpoint coming second with a good collection. Mr Pear-, point took first honors for the best group staged for effect. There was very close competition for tho best specimen of hydrangea, there hciujr no less than seven ontT'ea. Mr H, Bmigheu was placed first by the judges. First prize for best collection "of "native I'ci.is fell to Miss Button, who showed a splendid eollojtion. In the Amateur Class Mr 11. H. Pearpoint and Mr G. H. Patrick were the principal prize takers. Mr li Lo'zan was the only one who entered for pelargoniums. Mr Cralar had on exhibition only a line specimen of a tr.ie balsam, which was highly commended. cjt ri,o\vi:us. Owimr to the recent wet weather what must otherwise have bueu an excellent show of cut flowers was greatly impaired. Mr 11. West in Class A was principal pri: 3taker. In pausies Mr West took first prise, and all the other competitors wore disqualified for not showing the spscified varieties according to schedule, although some of them showed much better blopms than "Mr West did. There were no entries lor verbenas, geraniums, piccofcees and irladioli in this class. In tho amateur class no second prize was awarded for autirrhiuiums, the other exhibits not boiner according to schedule. Messrs J. W. Pye, R. 11. Pearpoint, G. H. Patrick and Mrs Tombs t&Qwed. up wqH in. \ktf Out

loE eight competitors Mr G. H. Patrioj? came first and Mr R. 11. Pearpoint secon a for the best collection of hardy cut floweret Mrs Orbell was the only competitor for single dahlias and Mr Patrick for penstemons. The one great attraction of | the whole show, and the admiration of every one, was Messrs Nairn and Sons' (Christchurch) collection of cut flowers.*'' Words would herdly suffice to give an idea of the beauty of some of the rich blooms in this collection. Several of the blooms were quite prodigies, never seen in Geraldine before. One rare bloom was a beautiful specimen of an Eastern plant mentioned in Holy Writ called the pomengranate. There was a pretty Scotch heather, about thirty varieties of dahlias, and twenty-four varieties of roses. The roses were exceptionally good, and included a unique specimen of " Mdlle. Cecil Brunner." There were also Liliom, Huniboldi, Bignonia, Capreolata, and Longiflora. A flower which took up a good deal of attention was of a beautiful gold colour called Ahtromeria 1 Aurca. Besides those already mentionr i Mr Nairn had a magnificent collection of gladioli specimens. Mr Nairn was highly commended, and received an illuminated certificate of merit. Mr J. Wildermoth was highly commended for nicely arranged box of flowers on exhibition only. This exhibit was well worth seeing, for the arrangement pnd variety of flowers were unusually good. Mrs Hardy exhibited several good blooms of gladioli. Mr H. Clinch (Temuka), did not enter for competition this year, but sent along a superior collection of begonias, 17 varieties, which were highly commended. Mr G. Smith (Temuka), snowed on exhibition a fine assortment of roses, stocks, carnations, etc., and was also highly commended. Mrs Baughen exhibited some sweet pea flowers. Mr H. West showed a very decent collection of flowers. Miss Baughen took two first prizes for best bouquets, and the best table decoration was Mrs Pearpoint's, with Mrs A. R. Hardy second. Both stands were uncommonly gay. FEUIT.

inuu, The fruit show was far in advance of last year. In Glass A there were no entries for cherries, gooseberries, or black currants. Only one entered for apples, best collection grown in 1892-3, but the judges passed this exhibit, over as not worthy of a prize, the fruit being too withered. Mr J. W. Pye was the only competitor for strawberries in this class, and well deserved first prize, his fruit being superb. In the amateur class Mrs Brown was the only competitor for strawberries, and Mrs Baughen for cherries and black currants. The last mentioned lady took several prizes in this class. There was plenty of competition for raspberries, the first prize falling to Mr J. W. Pye, with Mr R. H. Pearpoint second. Mr Howard took first, out of four competition, for best nine eating, and out of eight competitors Mrs Burke came first for nine cooking apples. Mr L. Orbell took first for a luscious lot of apricots. Mrs John Pye'a pale of red currants were wonderfully large; in fact Mr Harney described them as resembling in size a grape grown near the Mediterranean Sea, and said he had never seen currants so large. Mrs Pye exhibited a collection of apples. Mr Coombs had on exhibition a tempting plate of peaches, and Mr Buzan, gardener for Mr A. White, exhibited a plate of early tomatoes in a very ripe condition. VEGETABLES. The vegetable show, according to the judges, was the best as regards quality they had seen for some time. Mr M. Coombs carried off the bulk of the prises in Class A. There were no entries'for eschalots in this clas?. In the amateur class, Mrs Baughen was the only competitor for cucumbers, Mr E. Logan for cauliflowers, Mr Howard for vegetable marrows, and Mr J. W. Pye for eschalots. Potatoes were very much above the average in quality, Mr J. Bennett taking first in both kinds. Mr Howard was h.c, for an exhibition of two marrows which turned the scale at 401 b the pair. MISCELLANEOUS. The best cottage garden prize fell to Mr Kennington Ist, with Mr Baughen firy"!., Alice Major got first for Belling the raoat buttonhole boquets in the Hall. There were no entries for currant cake competition although the other competitions " in cake, bread, jams, pickles, etc., were well contested. FANCY WORK. Miss Byrne got firßt for a pretty crazywork sofa cushion. Miss Davis (Ashburton), was the only competitor for the best dressed doll and also got first prize for a curious patchwork quilt. Mr B. Scott came in first in fretwork with a lady's workbasket in maple and sycamore, raisod on a high stand. This brilliant piece of work was the talk of the show. Mr Hawkins got 2nd for an America walnut bracket, and Mr L. Orbell 3rd for a pair of photo frames, very delicate work. The Winstone boys w*re the only competitors for pencil drawing competition, and turned out two creditable Bketohes. There were only six entries by school children for the best map of New Zealand competition. By far the best was Eliza May's map, which. Mr Hughes described as very accurate. L. Winstone and Nellie Ford tied for 2nd

prize, Fob Exhibition Only. Several of Mrs Archibald's pupils showed paintings for exhibition only ; Miss Hawke two oil paintings, a lake scene, and a coast scene; Mr WiUouflrhby water-color paintin?, by Miss Wf.loughby, " Interior of a Cottage in England," and an o.'l partingof two donkeys' heads j Miss Fanny Gibson a river scene : n oil; Mr J. McCaskey an enlargement of a photo, of Mr T. Finch, post master, Geraldiue; Mr W. W. Campbell two oil paintings, a river scene, and a> fishing scene. Mr C. E. Heatley, a promising young local artist, exhibited a pencil drawing of Blind Nydia leading the fugitives from the ruins of Pompeii. It was a masterly piece of work, considering that Mr Heatley is practically self-taught. Mrs A. R. Hardy showed a collection of fancy work a beautiful hand-painted cushion, two crewel-worked do, and samples of crewel work, toilet mats, and some exquisite lace of her own working. Mrs Hardy was presented with a certificate of merit for this. Mr A. R. Hardy showed specimens of his engraving in brass, very clever workmanship. Mr R. Scott exhibited some of his excellent work with, thft fret machine, a Japanese scene and a s/jeuei " Followiig the Hounds." Mrs Har.jy was highly commended for her rag inats. It was a pity she did not enter for competition, as they were very well-made articles. Miss E. (Temuka) also exhibited rag mats, dn( j Mrs John Fifield, seur., showed a \ve\l-knitted pa i r of handmade 6tock/in<¥ B . Miss Macamera showed sorco aeat work in ladies' linen, and Mrs «T. W. Pye had on view a pretty crazy-work small table-cover. Tho following is the prize list: Class A—Gakdenkrs (Open to a 11 )- Pot Plants—Collection of 10 pot plan* 3 (first prize presented by Mr A. E. G. Rhoi es), :; exhibits. G. H. Patrick 1, R. H. IVurjioiut li, A. White ii; group of pot plants, staged for effect, sft space allowed • (Mr A. White's yrisre), 2 entries, R. H. Pcaniomt 1 ; 2 tuberous begonias (Mrs V. W. Woruer'.s prize), 1 entry, G. H. Patrick 1 ; 2 begonias, 1 foliage and 1 tubmous (Mr E. McKenzic's prize), 1 entry, ti. 11. Patrick 1 ; 'J double and 1 single wliito geraniums (Mr J. Mundell's prize), :'. entries, R. 11. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick ' 2 ; hydrangea (first prize presented by Mr 11. 11. Pearpoint, second and third by Mr Mellroy). 7 entries:, H. Itnughcn 1, G. H. Patrick 'l, E. Logan :s; collection of native fern.-;, -1 entries, Miss Button 1. Mrs John. Pyo 2, T. U. Pyc 3. Cut Flowers.— Nine roses, 1 of each (Mr A. E. G. Rhoilcs's prize?), \ entries, H. West 1, Mrs John Pye 2; ro as, 12. I of each (Mr J. Farr-ll's prize), 1 entrios, 11. West 1, G. ll* Patrick h.e.; <> tea roses, 4 entries, G. 11. Patrick ], iM. Coombs h.c.; stocks, 2 entries. E. McKenzie J. A. Whito 2; pnnsies, , i-liow, ('. fancy (first prize presented by M<i Webster), 4 entries, H. West 1, all otherr disqualified ; hardy cut flowers, J) distincs species, a entries, U, Weelj l t M., CoomU 2t

greenhouse cut flowers, 6 distinct species, 2 entries, H. West 1; 12 double dahlias, varieties (first prize presented by Mr R. Taylor), 1 entiy, G. H. Patiick 1; 6 single dahlias, 1 entry, G. H. Patrick 1; sweet peas, varieties (first prize presented by Mr G. Lawson), 5 entries, Miss Winstone 1, E. 2; native cut flowers (Mr A. D. Wilcocks's prize), 1 entry, G. H. Patrick 1; hanging basket of ferns, varieties (Mr G. H. Patrick's prizes), 2 entries', Miss Button 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Fruit—2s strawberries, 1 entry, J.W.Pye 1; red currants, 1 entry, Mrs John Pye 1; white currants, 2 entries, E. McKenzie 1, Mrs John.Pye 2; raspberries, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, E. McKenzie 2 ; 9 eating apples, grown in 1803-4, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, Mrs John Pye 2; 9 cooking apples, grown { in 1893-4, 5 entries, Mrs John Pye 1, M. Coombs 2; best collection apples, grown by exhibitor in 1892-3, 1 entry, passed; 18 plums, 2 entries, E. McKenzie 1, M. Coombs 2; 6 pears, 1 entry, Mrs John Pye 1; 9 apricots, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, C. Pye 2. Vegetables. Vegetable, 12 varieties (prizes presented by the President), 5 entries, M. Coombs 1, E. McKenzie 2; cucumbers, 1 entry, M. Coombs 1; 3 cabbages, 3 entries, E. McKenzie 1, M. Coombs 2; 2 red cabbages, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, C. Pye 2 ; 3 cauliflowers, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, E. McKenzie 2; 6 short carrots, 2 entries, E. McKenzie 1, M. Coombs 2; 6 intermediate carrots, 2 entries, E. McKenzie 1, M. Coombs 2; 6 parsnips, 1 entry, M. Coombs 1; 6 turnips, 3 entries, Mrs J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2,• 6 spring onions, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, E. McKenzie 2; 6 autumn onions, 2 entries, E.McKenzie 1, no second prize awarded; lettuce, 4 entries, M. Coombs 1, Mrs J. Pye 2 ; kidney potatoes, 3 entries, C. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2; round potatoes, 3 entries, M. Coombs 1, 0. Pye 2; peas, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, A. White 2; broad beans, 3 entries, M. Coombs 1, Mrs J. Pye 2 ; French beans, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, E. McKenzie 2; table rhubarb, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, Mrs J. Pye 2; heaviest rhubarb, 1 entry, M. Coombs 1; vegetable marrows, 1 entry, C. Pye 1; beet, 2 entries, M. Coombs 1, A. White 2; salad, 2 entries, Mrs J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2; eschalots, no entry. Class B. —Amateurs (Open to Amateurs

Only.) Pot Plants—2 fuchsias, 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patriok 2; 2 pelargoniums, 1 entry, E. Logan 1; 3 single geraniums, 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, Mrs Brown 2; 3 double geraniums, 4 eatries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2; 3 bicolor or tricolor geraniums, 3 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2 ; 3 ivy-leaved geraniums, 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2; 3 petunias, 2 entries, <x. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2 ; ornamental fol'age pot plant (first prize presented by Mr Chas. Pye), 2 entries, G. H. Patrick 1; 3 pot plants not otherwise specified, 5 entries, J. W. Pye 1, Mrs Brown 2; collection of feme (first prize presented by Mrs Boughton), 2 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2; collection of native ferns, established varieties (prize presented by Messrs D. Baxter & Co.), 3 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, J. H. Dean 2; 3 tuberous-rooted begonias, 1 entry, G. H. Patriok 1; 4 ■window pot plants, varieties, grown by amateurs. not having greenhouses (prizes presented by Messrs A. E. Hawkins aud A. fisher), 3 entries, Baughen 1, E. Logan 2. Cut Flowers.—6 roses, 4 varieties, J. W. Pye 1, Mrs L. Tombs 2; 6 stocks, 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2; 6 verbenas, 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoiut 1, Mrs Tombs 2; 6 show pansies, 2 entries, Mrs Tombs 1, no second prize awarded; 6 fancy pansies, 3 entries, Mrs Tombs 1, J. W. Pye 2 ; collection 9 distinct species hai'dy cut flowers, .8 entries, G. .H. Paorick 1, EH, Pearpoint 2; collection six distinct species greenhouse cut flowers, 2 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, no second prize awarded; 6 spikes out-door grown fuchsias, (prize presented by Miss Button), 2 entries, ti. H. Patrick 1; 4 double geraniums, 3 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2; 4 single geraniums, 3 varieties, R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2; 6 antirrhinums, 2 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, no second prize awarded; 6 double dahlias, 3 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, G.-H. Patrick 2; 6 single dahlias, 4 entries, 1 exhibit, Mrs Orbell 1; 6 cactus dahlias (prize presented by a friend), 2 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2; 6 piccottees or carnations, 3 entries, Mrs Tombs 1. J. Crafar 2; 4 gladioli, 3 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2; 4 penstemons, 1 entry, G. H. Patrick 1; 6 phlox drummondi, 3 entries, R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. Crafar 2. Fbuit—Strawberries, 1 entry, Mrs Brown 1; oherries, 1 entry, Mrs Baughen 1; 2 varieties gooseberries, 3 entrie-', J- W. Pye 1. Mrs Baughen 2; 4 varieties gooseberries, 3 entries, Winstone 1, J- W. Pye 2 ; red currants, 2 entries, -- Wmßtone 1, Mrs Baughen 2; black currants, 1 entry, Mrs Baughen 1 ; white currants, 2 entries, Mrs Baughen 1, Mr Winstone 2; raspberries, 6 entries, J. W. Pye 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2; 9 eating apples, grown in 1893-4, 4 entries, Howard 1, J. W. Pye 2j 9 cooking apples, grown in 1893-4, 8 entries, Mrs Burke 1, Howard 2•, plums, 6 entries, <J H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2 5 pears, 3 entries. Howard 1, Mrs Hardy 2; aprioots, 4 entries, L. Orbell 1, R. H. Pearpoint S. Vegetables. Cucumbers, 1 entry, Miss Baughen 1; Cabbages, 8 entries, J. W. Pye 1, W. S. Maslin 2; red cabbages, 8 entries, G. H. Patrick 1, J. Bennett 2; Cauliflowers, 1 entry, E. Logan 1; short carrots, 4 entries, J. Bennett 1, J. "W. Pye 2; intermediate carrots. 3 entries, Kensington 1, Gibson 2; parsnips, 5 entries, Baughen 1, J. Bennett 2; turnips, 4 entries, Baughen 1, Crafar 2; spring onions, 5 entries, J. W. Pye 1, Howard 5 ; autumn onions, 2 entries, J. W. Pye 1, _' Howard 2; lettuce, 1 entry, Baughen 1 - .kidney potatoes,! entries, J.. Bennett 1, __! Baughen 2 ; round potatoes, 8 entries, J. Bennett 1, J. W. Pye 2 ; peas, 4 entries G H Patrick 1, J. Bennett J; broad beans,' 6 entries, - Crafar 1 J. Bennett 2 ; French bean*, JB entries. Mrs Hardy 1, Kennington 2; scarlet runner beans 2 entries, E. Logan 1, Mrs Hardy 2; table ihubarb, 5 entries, 2frs Jeffries 1, Mrs Baughen 2; vegetable marrows. 1 entry, Howard 1; beet; 4 entries, J. Bennett 1, J, W. Pye 2; eschalots, 1 entry. J. W. Pye 1. Table Decorations and Bouquets. Table decoration (second prize presented by Mr J. H. Dean), 4 entries, Mrs R. H. Pearpoint 1, Mrs Hardy 2; table decoration, by girls under 15 years of age (prizes presented by Mr J. Pizzey), 4 entries, Miss Bau?hen 1, Miss Pye 2; bouquet of rosebuds'and mignionette, made up by young ladies under 18 years of age (first prize presented by Mr A. Fisher), 2 entries. Miss Baughen 1, Miss Crafar 2; hand bouquet, jiot exceeding 6 inches in diameter, open t<» ladies only (prizes presented by Mr J. W. ¥ye\ 2 entries, Mrs Tombs 1.

Extba Prizes. Best cottar garden in the townsiiip (third prize presented by Mr J Williams), _4 entries, Ketmington 1. Bnughen 2, €rafar ?> ; largest number of button-hole* disposed of; at 3d each, on the day pf tV show, by girls between the ages of 1 2 and ir> years (prizes presented by Mr It. Y. Alice Major 1, Miss Howard 2 ; 31b of fresh butter, made up in lib ?qu:irc pats, plain, salt added, :i entries, Mrs Jeffries 1. Miss Fiefiel.l-'; 4 sorts of home/ TTia-'e jam. 5 entries, Mif-s Orbell 1, Mrs Baugben 2 ; ;» kinds of pickles, 1 entry, Mrs Howard 1 ; :i kinds of bottled fruit, 2 entries, Sirs W in stone 1. Miss Orbell 2; 41b loaf home-made bread (prize presented by Mrs A. Sherratt), 5 entries, Mrs Burke 1. Mrs Winstone h.c.; sponge cuke, (l entries, Mrs Ashby 1. Miss Orbell 2 ; 6 scones, 4 entries, Miss Willett 1, Mrs Hawkins 2 ; ■ 3 kinds 6mall cakes (prizes presented by Mrs J- H. Dean), 4 entries, Miss Willett 1, Mis 3 Winstone 2 ; puff pastry, it entries, Mrs Dean 1, Mrs Pizzuy 2. Nbkdle and Fancy Work, Etc. Best plainly-made print frock to fit a child 10 years old, cut, and made by hand, open to girls under 1(> years of age resident in the Geraldino district (prize presented by Mrg M. C. Orbeil), 1 entry, Miss M. Scroggie 1 ; crochet edgairxg, 3 entries, Mias Willett J, Mrs Hardy, I • cwy*wosk »°fr «ÜBh.ioa made w IS'JU-i

(prize presented by Mr S. Anderson, boot factory. Timaru), 1 entry. Miss Byrne 1; hand-knitted men's socks (prize presented by Mrs Riordan), 2 entries, Mrs Macdonald 1; best-drest-ed doll by girls under 13 years of age (prize presented by Mrs Winstone), 1 entry, Miss Davi» 1; patchwork quilt, 2 entries, Miss Davis 1, Miss Ashby 2 ; fretwork (second prize presented by Mrs J. W. Pye), 3 entries, R. Scott 1, A. E. Hawkins 2, L. Orbell 3; six buttonholes worked with silk (prize presented by Miss Pearson), 2 entries, Miss Orbell 1; pencil drawing, open to pupils who attend schools in the Geraldine district, 2 entries, H. Winßtone 1, L. Winstone 2 ; map of New Zealand, dimensions not less than 20 x 12, open to pupils who attend schools in the Geraldine district, 6 entries, Eliza May 1, Nelly Ford and L. Winstone (equal) 2; rag mat, 3 entries, Mrs Howard 1, Mrs Baughen 2.