THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4019, 15 November 1881, Page 2

THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW.

The Flower Show in connection with the Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society was opened this afternoon at three o'clock in the Academy of Music. The collection of vegetables was not as good as we have seen on previous years, while the floral exhibits were better. Messrs 0. Hill, J. W. Hall, and A. Hume were elected judges. The following are the prizetakers :—

Best Basket of Flowers—lst prize, Metal Tea Pot; 2nd a Picture; 3rd, an Album 1, Mrs J. Beid; 2, Mrs Bailay; 3, Mrs McAndrew.

Best Arranged Hand Bouquet—lst prize, Braoket (crewel -work) ; 2nd, a Cake; 3rd, Earrings l.MrsJ. A. Miller; 2, H. Gubb; 3, Miss Brewer.

Best Arranged Table Bouquet—lst prize, six Cabinet Portraits (of prize taker); 2nd a Cake; 3rd, Baskets. 1, Miss C. Day; 2, Mrs Stilwell; 3, Mrs J. Wilsou.

Best Bridal Bouquet—lst prize, Woolwork (for fender stool); 2nd Silver Set of Brooch and Earrings; 3rd, Scent Sat* chel

1, Mrs Speight; 2, Miss C. Day; 3, Mrs J. A. Miller.

Best Cut Pansies—lst prize, Worked Slippers 5 2nd, Bedroom Tidy j 3rd, pair of Bracelets 1,-Mr Claxton; 2, Mrs Sprague; 3, Mrs Hill.

Best Floral Design—lst prize, Lady's Gold Ring (valued at £2); 2nd, What Not and Watch Pockets ; 3rd, Lady's Riding .Whip 1, Miss Stillwell; 2, Miss Allom; 3, Mrs Mackay.

Best Cut Boses—lst prize, a Cosey; 2nd, Tin of Biecuitsj 3rd, Glass Water Bottle 1, Mr Stilwell; 2, Mrs M. H. Payne; 3, Mrs Kiigour.

Best Cut Fuchsias—lst prize, a Picture; 2nd, Knife Tray ; 3rd, a Book 1, Miss Lambert; 2, Mr Claxten; 3, Mrs M ; H. Payue.

Best Cut Carnatioci—.lst prise, a Book (Bow Bails;; 2nd, 2 Giusu Dishes; 3rd, Box Fitjs and Earrings 1, Mr tCJaxton ; 2, Mrs Speight; 3, Mrs Carpenter. Beet Cut Verbenas—lst prize, a Book ; 2nd, Butter Dish ; 3rd, Lady's Tie and Baby* Hood , '

1, Mrs J. Wilson ; 2, Mrs Pitkethley ; 3. Mrs H. Grubb. Best Snapdragons—lst prize, Gentleman's Slippers ; 2nd, Butter Dish; 3rd, Baby'a Shoes 1, Miss Barclay; 2, Miss Lambert; 3, Mrs Sprague. Best Cactus—lst prize, a Footstool; 2nd, " Lady's Slippers; 3rd, Baby's Shoes 1, Miss loglis ; 2, Mrs Constant; 3, H. Avery. __, „-,,,*,. Best Cut Double Slocks—lst prize, Shetland I Wool islmwlj 2nd, Tin Teapot; 3rd, Gloves and ftiab 1, H. Grubb; 2, J. Stone. Best Cut Pelargoniums —Ist prize, Boy's Suit; 2nd, Brush and Comb; 3rd, LadyV ; Tie 1, Mrs J. Wilson ; 2, Mrs Constant; 3, : Mrs Pagg.

Beet Out Geraniums—lst; prize, Earthenware : Teapot; 2nd, Child's Piua'oie; Brd, ; Cotton Basket and colder !l, Mrs Payne; 2, Mrs Constant; 3^ Miss Day, * ' • Beet Sweet Williams—lst prize, a Child's : Dress; 2nd, Pair Vases; 3rd, Pair ofGrloves

1, Mrs Sprague; 2, Mrs PitketUley; 3, Mr Bright. Beat Collection Fresh Ferni—lst; prize, a Cushion; 2ad, a Cake; 3rd, Child's Boots

1, Murray Muir ; 2, Master Wells ; 3, Mrs Me Andrew. • -. - ' „, Best Variety otPlanta—lst prize, £1;' 2nd/ Tin of Biscuits' 1, Mr Slilwell; 2, Mr Bright. Best Cottage Window Plant—lst prize, a Lady's Trimmed Hal; 2nd, Guild* Boots and Broach 1, Harry Coran ; 2, Miss Blakely. Barest Plant—lst prize, a Girl's Dress; 2nd Church Model

1, Mr Stilwell; 2, Miss Lambert.

Ixias and GHadiolua—lst prize, a Book; 2ud,

6 Cups and Saucers; 3rd, Earrings 1, Mrs Barclay; 2, Mrs Kilgour; 3. Mrs Holmes.

Best Lillies—lst prize, 1 dosen China Gups and Saucers; 2nd, volumes of "My Novel." 1, Miss Hall; 2, Mrs Payne.. - . Best Potatoes (not less than, six pounds)^ Ist prize, a Table Cover; 2nd, an Axe; 3rd, Child's Boots ' .. M 1, Miss Vercoe; 2, Mr. Harris,; 3, .Mr Rotherham. - -, - t y Ditto Pink Eyes (not lesß than six pounds)— Ist prize, Lady's Boats; 2nd, Bag of Oatmeal; 3rd, Scent Bottle No exhibits; special prize giveu to Mrs J. Wilson for Hobart Towns.

Best Cabbage—l»t prize, a Tea Pot} 2nd, Small Water Can; 3rd, Tin Preserved Oysters.

1, Mr Harris; 2, Mr Howden; 3, Mr N.Payne. - ;-:.,- Best Peas (not less than four pounds)—lst prize, a Coaey; 2nd, a Bout b£ Beef j 3rd, a Tambourine. . ■ - ■ . ( \ f 1, Mr Harris; 2, Mr Rotherham; 3, Grubb. . . : -

Best Cauliflowers—lst prize, a large Water Can ; 2nd, Joint of Meat; 3rd, Bottle Pickled Cauliflower. ■_>* 1, Mr Marshall; 2, Mr Botherham; 3, Mr Harris.

Best Turnips (not less than six in a buaob)— IbL prize, a Cake; 2nd, Leg of' Mutton ; 3rd, 3 Tins Potted Me%t. 1, Mr Ardern; 2, C. Learhy; 3, Mr Jenkins. . : Best Carrots (not less than six in a bunch)— Ist Prize, a Hand-saw; 2nd, Joint of Meat; 3rd, 3 lins of Potted Meat. '" 1, Mrs Constant; 2, (Jrubb; 3, Mr Harris.

Best Onions (not leas than.six in a bunch)— Ist Prize, a Clock; 2nd, Joint of >Meat;' 3rd, Baby's Shoes. 1, James Jenkins; 2, Mrs Hill; 3, Mr Howden. Best Rhubarb (not leas than six in a bunch) Ist Price* a Picture; 2nd, Joint of Meat j 3rd, Child's Hat. , 1, Mrs Blakely. Beat Cherries (not less than one pound)—lit Prize, Lady's Slippers; 2nd, Green Dessert Plate*. No exhibits.

Best Strawberries (not less than one pound)— Ist Prize, a Water Cooler;. 2ad, 6tb Jar of Jam; 3rd, Cigar Case. •' • 1, Mr Eotherham; 2, Connell: 3, Mr Stilwell.

Beßt Gooseberries—lst Prize, Butter Dish with plated cover; 2nd Table Mats; 3rd, Child's Boots. , : ! 1, C. S. Broun; 2, Mr Stilwell;: 3,, ;Mr MoAndrew. , ' . Best Lemons (not less than three) t-JLit Prize, Tammanj Bank; 2od, 6 Oaina Dessert Plates; 3rd, Set of Studs. :.' . 1, Mr Hudson; 2, Mr Arery; 3, Mr Stilweli. - f Best Loquats (not less than 2 pounds)—lst prize, large Bottle of Lavend«r Water; 2nd, Butter Dish; 3rd, Box of figs. 1, Mr Watt; 2, Mrs Dean;. 3, Mr* Barclay. . " .;'" 'k Bent Cucumber—lst Prize .Smoking Cap; 2.id, 2 lina Preserved Ginger; 3rd, Tin of Preserved Milk. 1, Mr Stilwell; 2, Mr Bright; 3, Mr Eotherham. Best Collection of Vegetables—lst prize, • Ham; 2nd, ; 3rd, 6 Preserving Tins No exhibits.

Best Fresh Butter (not less than one pound) —Ist prize, a Cosey; 2nd, Child's Pelisse; 3rd, Baby's Shoes. 1, Mrs J. Wilson; 2, Mr Strange. Broad Beans—l, W.J. Smith; 2, J. Ingeston. ■ ' > - A special prize was given for an exhibit of oranges, but we were unable to ascer* tain the exhibitor's name. - . -- A person of the name of Hammond exhibited a large number of silkworms of all sizes, from an 1 inch to three inches long, and also some silk cocoons and skeins of wound silk.