Flower Show.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3404, 19 November 1879, Page 2

Flower Show.

The Annual Flower Show, for the benefit of the Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society is being held at the Academy of Music to day. Up to 12 o'clock a number of ladies were in the hall, receiving exhibits, of which a goodly number' were brought, and were .speedily tastefully arranged on tables round the room. At one o'clock Mr C. T. Wren of Auckland, who had kindly consented to act as judge, went round amongst the exhibits, and gave his decision on tbeir respective merits. The prize list is as follows: —

Basket of Flowers—-Ist prize, Piece of Woolwork for Cushion; 2nd, Cake; 3rd, Pair Blue Mats

1 Mr Pulleine, 2 Mrs J. Ball, 3 Mrs Osborne.

Bcßt arranged Hand Bouquet—lst prize, Piece of Woolwork for Cushion; 2nd, Pair Shawlette ; 3rd, Pair Orange' Ma»» 1 Miss 0. Day, 2 Mrs Ehrenfried, 3 Mrs Tizard.

Beat Table Bouquet—lst prize, Toilet Set; 2nd, Jar of Ginger; 3rd, Pair Magenta Mats 1 Mrs J. Wilson, 2 Miss Allom, 3 Miss Brewer. .•

Beet Bridal Bouquet—lst prise, Cosy } 2nd, Braided Cloth for Cushion ; 3rd, Bine Mats 1 Mrs Speight, 2 Mis? Speight, 3 Mr Stiiwell. - Best Cut Paniies—lst prize, Wooltfoik Fender Stool; 2ud s C.ndlcalicks ; 3rd; Blue Mats •

1 Mr Claxton, 2 Mm J. A. Miller, 3 Mastpr E. Souter.

Beßt Floral Design—lst prize, Terra Ootta Wnter Cooler; Fancy Curd Basket; 3rd, Blue Mats 1 Mrs Tizard, 2 Miss Whyte, 3 Mrs Speight.

Boat Cut Eoses—lst prize, Shetland Shawl 2nd, Lady's Slippers; 3rd, Coiar and Cuff*. 1 Mr Stilwell, 2 Mr Bright, 3 Mrs M. H. Payne. Bceb Cut Fuchßia—lst prize, Smoking Cap ; 2nd, Child'» Hoilaud Dress ; 3rd, Bracelets.

1 Mrs M. H. Payne, 2 Mrs LitchGeld, 3 Mrs Pitkethlej.

Beet Cut Carnations—lst prize, Antimacassar; 2nd, Table Corer ; 3rd, Towel Bail. Only one exhibit..' 1 Mrs LitcliGeld. Beit Cut Verbenas—lst prize, Pin Cushion j 2nd, Ginger Wino ; 3rd, Waler Stand. 1 Mr Stilwell, 2 Mrs Osborne, 3 Mrs Pitkethley. Beet Cnb Snapdragons—lst, Album 5 2nd, Norfolk Island Grata Hat; 3rd, Water Bottla. 1 JVIr Stilwell, 2 Mrs Hume, 3 Mrs Osborne.

Scat Cactus—lat prize, Pair Candlestick*; 2nd, Child** Boots; 3rd, Larender Waters ;. .' •■ n ' ' ,].'/ • ; 1 Mr Nodder, 2 Mr Stilwell, 3 Mrs Ehrenfriod. ;

B«st Cut Double Stocks—lit prize, Child's Frock; "2nd,- Child's Boots; 3rd 4 Violet "" Powder.

IMrs'Burninghaul, 2 Mr 9 Sherlock; Beet Cut Pelnrgobiams—lst prize, 10a ; 2nd, Piece of Music; 3rd, Powder Box; and Puff. .-. * '■ ,-.:■■:■ . ;■■ .

1 Mr l'alleinc, 2 Mrs Osborne, 3 Miss L. Souter, 4 Mr Constant. Best Cut Geraniums —Ist prize, Cake j 2nd, * Egg Beater ; 3rd, Powder Box. 1 Mr Constant, 2 Miss E. Day, 3 Miss A. Lush.

Best Cut Sweet Williams—lst prize, Charcoal Iron ; 2nd, Tortoiteshtll Set; 3rd, Bottlo of Sceat.

lMrs Pitkethley, 2 Miss E. Yeale, 3 Mr Jennings.

Best Coilection Ferns—lst prizs, Worked Slippers ; 2ud, 6 Pudding Plates; 3rd, Towel Bail. 1 Miss A.G. Hollis, 2 Mrs Eurenfried., •• . • ...

Best Variety of Plants—lst prize, One Guinea; 2i:cl, 21bs Tea; 3rd, Child's Felt Hut. 1 Mr Stilwell (only oue exhibit). Beit Cottage Window Plant— lit pmp, 6 Cups land Saucers j 2nd, Sauce Tureen ; 3rd, iinby't Bun Hut. 1 Mrs Osbornc, 2 Mrs Pitkethlej, 3 Mr Danby. Cut Ixitti and Glodiolai—lst prize, Comj; 2nd, Fair Mats ; 3rd, Lidj'e Bolt. 1 Mrs Litchfield, 2 Mrs J. Pearce, 3 Mis M. H. Payne. Barsst PJsnt—lsr prize, Jar of Ginger; 2nd, Elephant; 3rd, Hat Brush. 1 Mrs Litchfield, 2 Mrs Stitwell, 3 Mn Ehrenfiied. Lilie*—Special Prize. 1 Mrs Payne, 2 Mrs Day, 3 Mrs Litchfield. Potatoes (not less than *iz pounds)—lit prize, Smoking (Jap ; 2ai, Smoking Cap ; 3rd, - Hat Hack; 4th, AntimaeaMer Mid Thimble ; sth, Hut Buck. Kidneys : 1 Mr Hates, 2 Mr Harris, 3 Ah Nang, 4 Miss Vercoe. Pinkeyes; 1 Mrs Bull, 2 Mrs Ardern. Cabbage—lst piize, Cushion j 2nd, Laos Boa* vet; 3rd, Wire Oorer 1 Mr Harris, 2 Ah Nang, 3 Mr McAniuey, Peas (not less than four pounds)—let prize, 10a; 2nd, Table Clolh; 3rd, Pruning Knife; 4th, 2s fid 1 Mrs Bates, 2 Mr Harris, 3 M» Cope* land. . "■,'<"■ Cauliflower—lit prize, Corner Bracket; 2nd ( Leg of Mutton ; 3rd, Water Bottle ' - 1 Mr Harris, 2 J. Barnes, 3 Ah Nan*. Turnips (6 in a bunch) —lit prize, Norfolk island Grass Hut; 2ad,Ltg,of Mutton ; 3rd, Vases . - 1 Ah Nang, 2 H. Evans, 3 Mr Harris. Carrots (6 in a bunch) —lit price,. Qlaae Bfg Beater; 2nd, Leg Mutton ; Brd, Baby's Wool Hat and Toy Brush , ' 1 Mr Constant, 2 Ah Hang, 3 Mr Barnes. Onions (6. in a buuch) —Ist prize, Bread Platter and Knife ; 2nd, Leg Mutton; 3rd, Child's boots

1 Mr Harris, 2 Mr Bates, 3 Master A. Souter. . ' Beans (4 pounds)—lit prize, if ilk Btntiner; 2nd, Illuminated Text j 3rd, Bucket No exhibits ■'■■. ' . , . Leaks (special prize); Mr McCaskili. Buuburb (6 in a bunch) —Ist prise, Solitaire Board; 2nd, 6 Sinner Plates V Brcf, Child's H«t 1 Ah Nang, 2 Mrs Bull, 3 Mr Morris; Cherries (lib) —Ist prize, Picture—Blind Beggar; 2nd, lib Tea ; 3rd, Giaes and Tbiuible

1 Mrs Rae, 2 Mrs Burningham.'. * . Strawberries (21bs) —Ist prise, Pair Worked Slippers; 2nd, Ca;sell's Educator t 3rd, Babe's Socks and Bottle of Scent 1 Mrs Burningham, 2 Mrs Bhrenfried, 3 Mrs Kendall, 4 Mr Stillwell, special (for white strawberries) Mrs Pitketblej. Lemons (not less than three) —Ift prise, Picture 2nd Water.Can; ltd Two Boxes Figs - ---

1 Mrs Pitkethley, 2 Mrs BtiUw.il, 3 Mrs Eae. Loquats (2 ba) —Ist prize, Bays' Suit; Snd Bucket; 3rd, Two boxes Figs 1 Mrs Bean, 2 Mrs Hansen, 3 Mrs Pitkethhy. :• ; Cucumber—lst prize, Bays' Suit; 2nd ss; 3rd, Two boxes Fig* IMr Bright. Only one exhibit., -.-, -- Collection of Vegetables—lst prise, One Guinea; 2nd, Cake; 3rd, Child's Shoes IMr Harris. Only one exhibit. Best Butter (21tw), 19s; 2nd, Brash aad Comb; 3rd, Hair Breh •/ 1 R. N. Smith, 2 Mrs Spencer, 3 Mrs Williams, 4 Mrs Wilson, 5 Mrs Bull.; Parsnips (special prize), Mr Constant Gooseberries'—l Mrs Broune, 2 Mrs Mac Andrew, 3 Mrs Jenkins. (Owing to the lateness of the hour we were unable to insert the Barnes, of winners of several special prizes). L On the doors being opened to the public there was very soon a large attendance, and the exhibits were much admired. This evening the show will be open, and in addition to the main attraction, a promenade concert will be held. The fine band of the Thames Scottish will be in attendance.