Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4643, 21 November 1883, Page 2

Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society.

ANNUAL FLO WEE SHOW.

The- Annual Show of flowers, vegetables, &c, in connection with the Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society, was opened at three o'clock this afternoon in the Academy of Music, Brown street, there being a very fair attendance of visitors, and it will be continued this evening, when the doors will be opened at 7 o'clock. The Naval Artillery Band has promised to play some selections, and as the charge of admission is small, Is per head, there will no doubt be a large attendance. Not withstanding the bad weather experienced lately, the show of flowers is quite equal to last year, and in some departments better. The children's bouquets, 29 in number, deserve special mention, as also do the bouquets of native flowers, and the collections of ferns, while the cactus exhibited by Mrs Erwin, though not very rare, is a mass of blossom. In the vegetable department, the exhibi's are not so numerous, or hardly so good, as usual, but the late season will no doubt account for this. The gooseberries,lemons, and loquats are fine specimens of what the Thames district can produce, the lemons especially. There are also three fair-sized oranges exhibited, grown by Mr W. H. Smith at his farm, Waiomo. The potatoes, cauliflowers, and onions are good, but the cucumbers are not up to the usual standard. A fine sample of pure Langshan eggs are on view. The total number of exhibits is 265, sent in by 137 persons. The following is the PRIZE LIST.

Hand Bouquet: ls'c prize, a Bracket; 2, Jar of Scent ; 3, Pair Vases. 1, Miss Day ; 2, Mrs Payne ; 3, Mrs Mi'ler. Ten exhibits. Children's Bouquet (under 14 years); 1, Concartina; 2, Album ; 3, Metallaphone ; 4, Basket. lj Miss Ellen Mac Andrew ; 2, Miss Lucy Onyon; 3. Miss Mabel Kenrick; 4, Miss Clara Birch. Twenty-nine exhibits. Table Bouquet: 1, 6 Cabinet Photos of winner ; 2, Antimacassar; 3, Fly-catcher. 1, Mrs Mackay; 2, Miss Martha Stillwell ; 3, Miss Hall. Twenty-one exhibits. Bridal Bouquet; 1, Flower Stand; 2, Antimacassar; 3, Flycatcher. 1, Mrs Miller; 2, Miss Day.;'. 3, Miss Jessie Aitken. Seven exhibits. Floral Design : 1, Fruit Bowl; 2, Book ; 3, Pair Pictures. No exhibits, but special prize (tin biscuits) awarded to children of Orphanage for a garland sent. Cut Pansies: 1, Glass Jug; 2, Pair Vases; 3, a Vase. . 1, Mrs Sprague; 2, Miss Claxton; 3, Mrs Pitkethley. Only three exhibits. Cut Boses (12): 1, Japan Tray ; 2, Antimacassar.

1, Mr C. J. Christie ; 2, name unknown ; 3. Miss Jessie Aitken. Sixteen exhibits. Cut Eosoa (6) : 1, Antimacassar; 2, Pair Shoeß. 1, Miss Claxton; 2, Mrs Kilgour. Eight exhibits. Cut Fuschias (must bo on stems) : 1, Cosey; 2j Antimacassar; 3, Knife Tray. 1, Miss Claxton ; 2, Mrs Pitkethley ; 3, Mrs Kilgour. Six exhibits. Cut Carnations: 1, Night-dress Satchel; 2, Book; 3, Pair Shoes. 1, Miss Claxton ; 2, Miss Mac Andrew. Only two exhibits. Cut Verbenas: 1, Lady's Slippers ; 2, Buttar Dish ; .3, Lady's Basket. 1, Mr Stillwell; 2, Mrs Pitkethley. Only two exhibits. Cut Snap Dragon :1, Jar Ginger; 2, Glass Dish, ; 3, Magic Flute. 1, Mr Edgecumbe ;2, Miss Wight; 3, Mrs Pitkethley. Five exhibits. Cat Double Stocks: 1, Baby's Satin Hat; 2, Pair Salt Cellers ; 3, Magic Flute. I, Mr Grubb ; 2, Miss ElizavSmith ; 3, Mr Lawrence. Only three exhibits. Cut Pelargoniums :1, Bracket; 2, Shoes ;3, Sauce Tureen.

1, Mrs Constant; 2, Mr J. Wilson. Only two exhibits.

Cut Geraniums: 1, Lady's Basket; 2, Butter Dish ; 3, Baby's Boots. 1, Mrs Constant; 2, Name unknown ; 3, Mr Stiilwell. Seven exhibits. Cut Sweet Williams: ?,.Lady's Shawl j 2, Butter Dish ; 3, Pair Shoes. 1, Miss Wight; 2, Mr Stillwell ;• 3, Mrs Pitketbly. Eight exhibits. Out Ferns: 1, Fruit Bowl; 2, Pair Flower Stands ; 3, Bottle of Scent. 1, Master Owen Bertram Allom; 2, Mrs Murray; 3, Master Nigel Honiss. Four exhibits. OutlxUs: 1, Biby'aHat; 2, Lady's Basket; 3, Pair of Shoes. 1, Mrs Barclay; 2, Miss Ethel Pearce ; 3, Miss Wight. Pour exhibits. Out Gladiolus: 1, Worked Slippers ;2, Pair Shoes; 3, Vulcanite Necklet. 1, Mrs Kilgdur; 2, Miss Martha Stillwell; 3, Miss Wight. Only three ex hibits. Out Lilies: 1, Baby's Hat; 2,Lady's Basket; 3, Vulcanite Necklet. I,"Mrs Kilgour; 2, Mrs Mac Andrew. No other exhibits. Basket of Flowers: 1, Toilet Set; 2; Cake ; 3, Gent's Scarf. •,*." ' "■■' '„ 1, Mrs Barclay; 2, Mrs J; Read ; 3, Mrs Kirkpatrick. Five exhibits. Bouquet of Natire Flowe s : 1, Lady's Bag; 2, Batter Cooler ; 3, Jug. 1, Miss Wight; 2, Master J. Lamb; 3, Master McAndrew, Thirteen exhibits. Collection of Growing Ferns : 1, Pair Vases; 2, Pair of Flower Btands ; 3, Set Mats. . 1, Mrs Murray; 2, Mrs Kirkpatrick. Third prize not awarded ; six exhibits. Variety of Pot Plants: 1, Table Lamp'; 2, Brooch and Earrings ; 3, Bottle of Scent. 1, Mr Stillwell; 2, G. Kitching. No other exhibits. Cottage Window Plant : 1, Silver-Brooch ; 2, Pair Shoes; 3,Window Blind. ■

1, Mr Constant; 2, Miss Lucy Conn ; 2, Miss Amy Constant. Nine exhibits. Mr Stillwell exhibited, but he being a professional gardener, his exaibit is this class was not admitted.

Barest Plant: 1, Table Lamp} 2, Looking Glass ; 3, Fly Trap. 1, Mr Curtis (a rare fern)/ Cactus: 1, Bracket; 2, Knifa Tray j 3, Vase. 1, Mrs Erwin; 2, Mrs Constant; 3, Mrs Alexander. Five exhibits. Potatoes (not less than 6lbs) :1, Inkstand; 2, 3 Cups and Saucers); 3,~ Set of Shoe , Brushes. 1. Mr W. H. Smith; 2, Mr J. Vercoe; 3, Mr Grubb. Nine exhibits. Potatoes, Pink Eyes (61bs) : 1, Large Table i Lamp; 55, Large Meat Dish; 3, Wall ! Protector. . . j 1, Mr J. Wilson ;2, Master 0. Ardern; j3,Mr J. Dunstan. Only three exhibits. ! Cabbase (3): 1, Slasher ; 2, Butter Dish; 3, Vase. 1, Mr H. Hill ; 2, Mr C. Prescott; 3, Mr Dan Mclnany. Fire exhibits. Peas (not less than 4!bs): 1, 71b-Box Windsor Soap; 2, 2 Dishes; 3, 1 Dust Pan. 1, Mrs Hoskins : 2, Mrs Ward; 3, Mr Harris. Four exhibits. Broad Beans (not less lhan 61bs) : 1, Coiey ; 2, Butter Dish ; 3, 2 Pictures. 1, Mrs Ward; 2, Mrs Hoskins; 3, Mr Spencer. Five exhibits. ; Cauliflowers (2): 1, Wool Work for Cushion; 2, 2 Jugs ; 3, Joint of Meat. 1, Mr S. La very; 2, Mr Harris. Only two exhibits. Turnips (6 in a bunch) s 1, Baby's Pelisse; 2, Girl's Hat; 3, Leg of Mutton. 1, Mr Grubb; 2, Walter Ardern j3, M. Fitzpatrick. No other exhibits. Carrots (6 in a bunch) : 1, Pair Lady's Boots; 2, Baby's Boots; 3, Joint of Meat. 1, Mr Ardern ; 2, Miss Kate Honiss. Three exhibits ; only two prizes awarded. Onions (6 in a bunch): 1, Crumb Brush and Tray ; 2, Knife Tray ; 3, Joint of Meat. 1. Mr H. Hill; 2, Master H. Corin; 3, M. Fitzpatrick-. Five exhibits. Rhubarb (6 sticks): 1, Pair Carrier Pigeons; 2, Child's Petticoat; 3, Boast Beef. 1, Mr Harris ; 2, Mr Stillwell; 3, Mr Forrester. Six exhibits. Cherries (not less than lib) : 1, Bottle Florida Water; 2, Cake Tin. No exhibits. Strawberries (not less than lib): 1, Lady's Basket; 2, Silk Handkerchief; 3, Roast Beef. 1, Mr Sincock ; 2, Mr Stillwell; 3, Mrs Pilkethley. Only three exhibits. Gooseberries (not less than lib) : 1, Work Box ; 2, Wool Mats; 3, Boast Beef, f: 1, Mr Ardern; 2, Mr Johnttone; 3, Mr Stillwell. Nine exhibits. Lemons (not leas than 3): 1, Fruit Bisket; 2, Child's Boots; 3, Leg of Mutton. 1, Mr Steedman; 2, Mr Stillwell; 3, Mr Hudson. Four exhibits. Oranges: 1, Fruit Basket; 2, Wool Shawl; 3,6 Plates. Only one exhibit, by Mr W. H. Smith, who was awarded first prize. Loquats (not less than 2lbs): 1, 6 Fraifc PJates ; 2, Basket; 3, Butter Dish. 1, Mrs Hollis ;2, Mrs West; 3, Mrs Ward. Six exhibits. '„,■,:. Cucumbers (2) . 1, Case .of Floweis ; 2, Travelling Bag ; 3, Music Book. ' 1, Mr Stillwell.; the only exhibit. Collection of Vegetables: 1, Meat Safe; 2, Antimacassar ; 3, Music Book.' 1, Mr Honiss; 2, Mrs Kilgour. These were the only exhibits. Fresh Butter (not less than lib): 1, Silver Set; , 2, Butter Knife ;'JJ, Sun Bonnet. , 1, Mrs Walker ; 2, Mr J. Wilson ; 3, Miss M. Allom. Seven exhibits. Special prizes will also be given for a fine collection of fox-gloves, exhibited by: Miss Hall, and .for a white peony, by if. Hilton. ,' : . . c