THE SUMMER FLOWER SHOW.

Te Puke Times, Volume II, Issue II, 28 November 1913, Page 3

THE SUMMER FLOWER SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION.

The Committee of the annual Flower Show are to be congratulated upon the very gallant fight they put up, against most adverse cumstances, to make the exhibition a success. Not only was the weather yesterday most unpleasant, being boisterous and squally, but on the two previous evenings a circus and a hypnotic entertainment respectively had done their best to secure any stray shillings that there might be in the township.. However, the Show may really be termed very successful. The attendance in the evening was certainly very considerably affected by the untoward circumstances, but in every other respect it was a distinct advance on that of last year The display both in flowers and vegetables was decidedly good, and the judges, Mrs Wedderspoon and Mr Tebbs, of Tauranga, expressed themselves as being agreeably surprised with the number and quality of the exhibits. Fifteen ladies competed in the class for decorated tables, and the award went to Mrs Morton, a decision that was most popular, her design being most artistic. Guessing competitions during the afternoon and evening were responsible for adding considerably to the Committee's funds, whilst the refreshment room, under the supervision of Mrs Bishoprick during the day and Miss Burkitt at night, drove a fairly good trade. At about 9.30 a quantity of vegetables and sundries were auctioned by Mr J. Brown, and realised good prices. Amongst those who worked hard to make the Show a success were Mesdames Bennett Bostock, Bryan, Perrin, Cashmore, Hoyte, Bishoprick, Misses Burkitt, Hobbs, Snodgrass, Benneit, Hoyte,'Harray, McGhie, and Palmer (2), Messrs Bennett, Lemon, Hoyte. Washer, Vercoe, Wilson, and J. Jack. An especial word of praise is due to Mr Bishoprick, the Secretary, who was working, indefatigably from 6 o'clock in. the morning throughout the entire day. Mrs Lemon, who almost invariably undertakes the management of the afternoon tea-room, was unfortunately indisposed and unable to be present. The following are the results :- ; VEGETABLES G Round Potatoes: A. B. Morton 1 6 Kidney Potatoes; Miss Mark 1, T. Palmer 2, C. Bishoprick 3 1 Cabbage: ,C. Bishoprick 1, Mrs Watkins 2 1 Cauliflower: S. Vercoe 1, M. Kenealy 2 6 Table Carrots: M. Kcnealy 1, P. Stewart h.c. G Turnips : M. Kenealy 1. 3 Cos Lettuce: M. Kenealy 1 3 Cabbage Lettuce; H. S. Peake 1, M. Kenealy 2, S. Vercoe 3 12 Pods Green Peas: T. Paltaor 1, Mrs Bostock 2, Miss Harray 3 , 12 Pods French Beans : T. Palmer 1, P. Stewart 2. 12 Pods Broad Beans: Mrß Bishoprick 1 Gooseberries: Mrs Kerr 1; Mrs W. A. Bennett 2 6 Stalks Rhubarb : Mrs Bostock 1, M. Kenealy 3 Beetroot: P. Stewart, h.c. Collection of Vegetables: H. S. Peat 1, Mrs Watkins 2 , FLOWERS Collection of Sweet Peas, 10 varieties —Mrs Bostock 1, Miss Christophers 2,' Miss J. Vercoe 3, Miss Chynoweth 4 Collection of Sweet Peas, 5 varities; Mrs Bostoek 1, Miss Chynoweth 2

Best Bunch of Sweet Peas: Mrs Bishoprick 1, Mrs Bostock 2 Best Bunch of Sweet Peas; Mrs Bishoprick 1, Mrs Bostock 2 Basket of Sweet Peas: Miss Christophers 1, Mrs Oden 2, Miss MeGhie 3 . Collection of Roses, assorted: Mrs Bishoprick 1, Mrs J Raymond 2 Basket of Roses: Mrs Bishoprick 1 Collection of Carnations, G distinct varieties; Mrs Whelan 1, Mrs Bishoprick 2 Collection of Carnations: Miss Hobbs 1, Misß Snodgrass 2 Collection of Pansies, G varieties; Mrs Bryan 1. and 2 Collectiou of Pansies' varieties: .Mrs Houston 1, Mrs J. Vercoe 2, Mrs Bryan 3. Best 3 Annuals, varieties, Mrs Bosfock 1. Best 6 Verbenas : Miss Snodgrass I Collection of Stocks: Mrs Bennett 1, Mrs Bishoprick 2 Collection ol Stocks, 3 varieties: Mrs Bishoprick 1, Mrs Bennett 2 Collection of Stocks, 1 variety: Mrs Bishoprick 1 Collection of Phlox : Mrs Bostock 1, Miss Chynoweth 2. Collection of Shirley Poppies: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs B. Vercoe 2 Collection of Pansies: Mrs Bishoprick 1 Decorated Table. Mrs Morton 1, Mrs Bennett 2, Miss Snodgrass 3, Miss Langdon h.c, Miss Hill h.c. Flowering Plant in Pot: Mrs Barker 1 lFern in Pot: Mrs Montgomery 1, Mrs Oden 2 , Bridal Boquet: Mrs Baker 1 Basket of Flowers: Mrs Ramsey ], Miss Langdon 2. Collection of Cut Flowers: Miss Snodgrass 1, Mrs Bishoprick 2 Vnse of Flowers: Miss McGhio ], Mrs Fox 2, Mrs Ryburn 3 Hand Bouquet: MissHobbsl, Miss Bennett 2 Shower Bouquets: Miss Bennett 1.

Gent's Buttonhole and Lady's Spray (novices) Mrs Swayne 1, Mrs Butcher 2 Gent's Buttonhole and Lady's Spray: Mrs Butcher 1. CHILDREN'S CLASSES . Fern in pot (or tin): Flo Palmer 1&2 Flowering.Plant in Pot: C. Palmer 1. Pot of Pansies: Flo Palmer 1, C. Bishoprick 2. Collection of Cut Flowers, 6 varieties Emily Morton 1, Doris Chynoweth 2 6 Pansies, all different. Una Vercoe 1, Emmie Lemon 2 Varieties of Sweet Peas; Gladys Baker 1, Doris Chynoweth 2 3 Carnations: Emily Morton 1 3 Pansies: Trixie Vercoe 1, Mary Vercoe 2 3 Roses: Kenneth Morton 1, Arthur Morton 2 3 Carnations: Mavis Raymond 1. 3 Geraniums, Nita Baker 1, Clara Bishoprick 2 3-Sweet Peas; Trixie JVercoe 1, Hazel McLaren 2 Hand Boquet: A. Ramsey 1, Edna Morton 2 Gent's Buttonhole and Lady's Spray ; Mamie Morton 1, Helen Wilson 2, Ina Bostock 3 Basket) of Flowers; Clara Bishoprick 1, Alma Montgomerie 2 Basket of Native Flowers; Freda Boucher 1, Trixie Vercoe 2

Bouuet (Children attending other schools than No 1) Doris McCracken 1, Sissy Watkins 2 Bouquet (Children under 16 years attending No. 1 School) Vera Wilson 1, Doris Chynoweth 2 'Boquet (Children under 12 years attending No. 1 School) Clara Bishoprick 1, Hazel McLaren 2 Boquet (Children attending other schools tlmn No. 1), Mabel Fairley 1, Trixie Vercoe 2, Freda Maloney 3 Collection of Grasses; S. Bostock 1; Stanley Burstall 2 Collection of Vegetables; Arthur Watkins 1 Flowers grown in School GardenPaengaroa School 1 Exhibition Class-Paengaroa School