FLOWER SHOWS.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15453, 4 December 1915, Page 2

FLOWER SHOWS.

LEESTOX.

The sixth annual flower 6how under the auspices of tho Leeston Presbyterian Church was hold in tho Town Hall on Thursday. Ideal weather conditions prevailed, and_ tho attendance was exceptionally good. Tho proceeds from the annual shows, which usually amount to about £70, have in the past been handed over to some of the funds connected with the church, but this year the money ia being equally dividod between the Canterbury Patriotic Fund and the Preebyterian orphanage at Christcliurcli. The latter institution, it is stated, has for some time been caring for children of soldiers who have gono to the front. In the absence of Colonel the Hon. It. Heaton Rhodes, memfcer for tho district, the Hon. C. A. C. Hardy, M.L.C., opened the show, and congratulated the people upon tho splendid display they had made. Mr 11. Nairn, who judged the flowers, fruit, and vegetables, expressed himself agreeably surprised with tho fine display made, notwithstanding the unfavourable season. The cookery exhibits were judged by Misees Rennie and McMillan. Various stalls and competitions were ran in conjunction with tho show, which was a great success financially and otherwise. PRIZE LIST. Following is, the prize list, tho number of entries in. each class being given in parentheses : — CUT BLOOMS. Ten varieties roses (2): Miss Abbott 1. — Irvine 2. Twelve roses, !) varieties (2): Miss Abbott 1 nnd special, Mrs McKenzio 2. Six TQKes, 1 varieties (U): Miss Morrow 1 and special, — Irvine 2. Throe rcscs, any variety (tj): Miss McLnchJar. 1. Miss. Abbott 2. Specimen rose (open): — Irvine 1", Miss Morrow 2. Specimen rose (5): Miss Abbott 1, Miss SioLnclilan 2. Vase of any white and pink variety sweet peas (4): Mm Hurford 1, J. B. Brown 2. Nine varieties sweet pea-s (2): J. B. Brown 1 and 2. Sis varieties sweet paas (6): J. U. Brown 1 and special, Mrs Hurford 2. Four varieties r.weet peas (S):, lira Crockct 1 and special. J. IJ. Brown 2, llies Morrow hc. Collection panehs (-1): J. Moorhead 1. Miss Jamic-aon 2. Collection verbenas (3): Mrs G. I'odgors 1, Miss McLachlan 2. Collection ivy-leaf geraniums (2): Miss Lemon l v Mie* Ilailiday 2. Collection single gernniums (2)': Mrs Boag 1, Miss Simpson 2. Collection doublo geraniums <5): Mrs Boag 1, Simpson 2. Collection marguerite carnations (2): Mrs A. Cliam-bc-rluin 1, Miss Jamiceon 2. Ten-week stocks (1): Miss Aldridgc 1. Collection columbines (I): Miss Jamieson 1. Collection Sweet Wil-iiam-j (2): Mrs J. Quijrley 1, Miss Halliday 2. Collection snAxlragona (5): Miss McLachlan 1, Miss Jamieson 2. Collection rhododendrons (I): Miss Nixon 1. Lilies (4): Mrs Gardiner 1, J. Mcorhead 2. Twelve hardy outdoor-grown flowers (7): Mi=s McLachlan 1, Mia3 Jamieson 2. POT PLANTS.

Pelargonium (1): Mis 3 Alico Gulliver 1. Asparagus fern (6): Mra Webster 1, J. Anderson 2. Foliage plant (1): Miss Ella McKensio 3, Mrs Stirling 2. Mrs Bowes 3. Maidenhair fern (2;: Mies Jamieson 1. J. Anderßon 2. Any variety fern (3): Miss J. Webster 1, Miss Aldridgo 2. Collection ferns (1): Miss Jamieson 1. Two varieties gcraliiuuie (6): J. Anderson 1, Mrs Stirling 2. Ivy-leaf geranium (3): J. Anderson 1 and 2. Geranium other than ivv-leaf (4): Miss Haniday 1, Mi»a A. Chajuberlain 2. Ca-ctu3 (8): Miss Jamieson 1. Mrs McKenzio 2, Mrs Skilling 3. Any plant not in catalogue other (11: Miss Aldridgo 1. An}' plant not in catalogue other than fern, iu 7-inch pot or under (2): Mies Lemon 1. DECORATIVE. Beet arranged vase (7): Miss Nixon 1. Miss Hurford 2, Misses McLachlan and Froeser (equal) 3. Best arranged bowl (3): Miss Nixon 1, Miai McMillan 2. Bost arranged basket (5): Miss J. Webster 1, Miss Nixon 2, Miss McMillan 3. Shower bouquet (2): Miss Nixon 1, Mrs R. Bell 2. Gentleman's buttonhole, made by lady (13): Miss Nixon 1. J. Moorluyad 2, M:s-s Aldridgo 3. Lady's spray, made by gontlemau (10): J. Moorlicad 1 and 2. Decorated table, ladies (2): Miss J. Web'fitcr 1. Miss McMillan 2. decorated vase. Stria (3): Miss Rita Rameoy 1, Miss Gladys Lambie 2. Gentleman's buttonhole, by girl under 1G (15): Miss Dauhno Doyle I. Miss Ida Halliday 2. Most orisinal floral design (2): Mi&3 J. Webster 1, Mi&s M. Lambie 2. Decorated parasol (1): Mies Nixon 1. Decorated hat, by child under 1G (1): Miss AlcLachlan I, Mies Myrar McKenzie 2. COOKERY (Seniore).

Six piain sconce (19): Mrs P. Chamberlain I, Mrs Brown "2, MA J. Miller 3. Pikelets (111): Mrs W. Lambie 1. Miss F. Ilay -2, Mrs 11. Jones 3. Sponge cake (12): Misa S. Russell 1 and special. Mi;s H. McLachlan 2, Mra .7. Millar 3. Pofltry, 6 jam tartlets (8): Mips M. Gibeon 1, Miss M. Johnston 2, Mm 3. Southen .'!. Shortbread (13): Mies S. Russell 1, Mrs J. Millar 2. Miss M. Brown -3. Ginger cako (tO: Mrs \V. Lambie 1, Mis* S. Russell 2, Mrs Brown 3. Kich cake, no icinjj (12): Miss S. Ruesell 1 and spccial, .Mias E. Chamberlain 2, Miaa F. Ilav 3. .Scones, by gentleman (14): C. .Tonos 1, C. Nelson 2. G. Nairn 3. Oat cake ({): Mrs 11. Jones 1, Miss M. Nicholls 2. Home-made bread (3): Mrs It. Boyd 1. Mies F>. Russell 2. Table butter (f!): Mrs Burgees 1, Mm Doyle 2, Mrs Gaipin 3. Extracted honey (3): W. L. Donald 1, R. Skilling 2. Homo-mad© jam (1): Mrs Rickerby 1. Home-made niannalad© (5): Mrs Bowis 1, Mns J. Chamberlain 2. Homemade pickles (1): Mrs W. Rickerby I. Homepreserved fruits (5): Mi3rf F. K. Webster 1, Mrs R. Rickerby 2. Twelve heaviest hen egg 3 (G): Miss H. McLachlan 1. Mra D. Millar 2 and 3. Twelve heaviest duck eggs (3): Miss A. Stapleton 1, G. Fincham 2.

JUNTOBS (under 1G years). ' Six plain sconce (5): Mi?s Robson 1, Misa Duff 2, Miss Myra McKenzie 3. Six currant scones (3): Miss 11. McLachlan 1, Miss llyra llcKcnzi3 0. Spongo sandwich (9): Miwj Etta Hay 1, Mi?a Einma Tod 2. Mias M. Johnston 3. Seod cake (3): Miss Emma To<l 1, Mka Eleio Burgees 2. Home-made biscuit*, plain (3): Mies Emma Tod 1, Mias Myra McKenzia 2, Misa Laurel Doyle 3. "FRUIT'AND VEGETABLES. Black currants (2): Miss McLachlan 1. J. Taylor 2. Heaviest gcoscbcrciea (■!): J. Taylor 1, J. Winchester 2. Cherries (5): J. Moorhead 1, Misa McLachlan 2. Deasert apples (2): Miss McLachlan 1, J. Taylor 2. Cooking apples (1): Miss McLachlan 1. Onion 3 (4): J. Taylor 1 and 2. Beetroot (2): J. Carter 1, J. Taylor 2. Broad beans (1): H. 11. Kimber 1. Cabbage for tablo (7): Miee Ilay 1, H. H. Kimber 2. Cauliflower (1): J'. Winchester 1. Twelve pods pea« (2): H. H. Kimber 1, Mrs Marshall 2. Shelled peas (3): J. Taylor I, Mr 3 Austin 2. Rhubarb (3): J. Taylor I. Mrs W. H. Jamieaon 2. Lettuce (4): H. 11. Kimber I, J. Taylor 2. Tabic carrots (2): H. H. Kimber 1 and •2. Potatoes (2): H. H. Kimber 1 and 2. Turnipa (3): Mre W. Lambio 1, J. Taylor 2. Radishes (4^: Mrs W. Lambio 1, H. H. Kimber 2. Collection vegetables (3): 11. H. Kimber 1, J. Taylor 2. # SPECIAL PRIZES. Mo3t points' in cut blooms: Mr J. B. Brown. Most points in pot plants: Mr J. Anderson. Most points in cookery (seniors): Mies S. Russell. Most' points 'in cookery (juniors): Misa Emma Tod. Most points in decorative fection: Miss Nison. Mont points in fruit and vegetables: Mr H. H. Kimber.