FLOWER SHOWS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18016, 7 March 1924, Page 6

FLOWER SHOWS.

SOUTH MALVERN.

The seventh annual show of the South Malvern Horticultural Society was held in the Glentunnol Town Hall. On account of the unusually dry weather the entries were nearlv 300 short of last year, the figures being 744 for 1933 and 461 for 1924. The i -crage number of entries for Uie seven •'ears is 604. In spite, however, of the lessened entries, the show was a- complete success financially and otherwise. During the aftern-xm Mr George Wfity, M.P., patron oi the Society, gave a short address on the social aspect of the shows, and urged the society and exhibitors to keep the good work going. Tht) judges ot the various sections "were:—Pot plants, cut flowers, and decorativo, Mr D. M. Bradbury; fruit and vegetables, Mr C. Dune; cookery and preserves, Mcsdames J. AS'. Warren and E. Kidgen, needlework, Mesdaraes H. A. Knight and Alistcr Deans. The prize list is as follows, the number of entries being in parentheses:— POT PLANTS.

Single fuchsia (3): Mrs "Win. Gilmour 1 ar.d 2. Single geranium (2): Mrs D. Kane 1 and 2. Begonia (6): Mrs D. Kane 1, 2, and 3. Plain in flower (1): Mrs D. Kane 2. Maidenhair fern (2): Mis D. Kane 1 and '2. Foliage plant (7): Mrs D. Kane 1, 2, und 3. CUT FLOWERS.

Rcacs, -1 varieties (3): Miss A. K. Busch 1, Mrs T. Cough 2. Roses, 20 varieties (l.>: Ifrs T. Gouijk 1. Roses, finest bloom (&) : Miss A. E. Busch I, Mrs T. Gough 2. Sweet peas, collection (•')): F. T. Jones 1, Miss A l . E. Bitsch 2.' Sweet peas, one variety (H). F. T. Jones L and 3, Miss A. E. Busch 2 Cactus dahlias (2>: G. C. Warren 1, F. T. Jones 2. Double dahlias (1): G. C. Wairen 1. Gladioli (1): Mis T. E. Pearson" 1. Pans'ies (2): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Petunhs (2): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Phlox Drummondii (o): Mrs John Deans 1, F. T. Jones 2. Phlox perennial (1): Mrs T. Gough 1. Michaelmas daisies (1): Mrs T. "Gough 1. Pentstemons (4): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs Wm. Gilmour 2. Antirrhiniums (6): Mrs T. Gough 1, F. T. Jones 2 and ?,. - Poppies (1).: Mrs T. Gough !. Godetias (1): F. T Jones 1. Gaillardias (4): Mrs T. Gough 1, F. T. Jones 2 and 3. Coreopsis- (4): Mts D. Kane 1, ±. iJones 2. Violas (4): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs John Deans 2. Asters, single (2): i. 1. Jones 1, Mrs N. M. Dunlop 2. Asters, double (4): F. T. Jones 1 and 2 Mrs Iv. M Dunlcp 3.- Geraniums (G): Mrs 1. E. Pearson 1 and 2, Mrs W T m. Gilmour 3. Stocks ( 2): Mrs D. Kane 1, F. T. Jones 2. Marigolds, African (3): Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs T. E. Pearson 2. Marigolds, French (4): Miss A. E. Warren 1 and 2. Verbenas (61: Mrs T. Gough 1, G. C. Warren 2 Mrs Wm. Gilmour 3. Sa'.piglossis (5): R D. King 1, Mrs John Deans 2, Mrs T. GouErh 3. Lilies (2): Mrs T. K. Pearson 1 Mrs T. Gousrh 2. Zinnias (T): Mrs T. O'owh 1, F. T. Jones 2. Sunflower f5): Mrs'*T. Gough 1, F. T. Jones 2, ~rs D. Kane 3. Cut flowers (1): Mrs John Deans 1.

• DECORATIVE. Basket, of fruit (1): Mrs D. Kane 1. Men's buttonhole (6): Miss Cogan 1 and 2, Miss M. Stuart 3. Lady's bouquet (2): Miss Cogan 1, Mrs D. Kane 2. Decorated table (5): Mrs T. E. Teaxson 1, Miss A. E. Busch 2, Mi* D. Kane 3. Decorated basket (2): Miss Cogan 1, Mrs D. Kane 2. Bowl of nasturtiums (7): Mrs D. Kane 1, Miss Cogan 2 and 3. Three decorated vases (7): Mrs D. Kane 1, Mrs T. E. Pearson 2. FRUIT. Apples, oooking (3): James Deans 1, John Deans 2. Apples, dessert (5): John Deans 1 and 2, James Deans 3. Apples, collection (I): James Deans 1. Plums (3): James Deans 1, Miss C. A. Bulmer 3. Pears, cooking (5): James Deans 1, Miss C. A. Bulmer 2, G. C. "Warren 3. Pears, dessert (5): G. C. 'Warren 1, A. M. Wilson 2, Mies C- A. .Bulmer. 3. Peaches (2): Miss C. A. Bulmer 2. Collection of fruit (2): James Deans 1, Miss C. A. Bulmer 2. VEGETABLES.

Large collection (2): li. D. King 1, and winner of Mr Geo. Witty's special prize, F. T. Jones 2 and winner of Messrs A. J. White'a trophy. Small collection (3): R. D. King 1 and winner of Mr John Deans's special prize, P. T. Jones 2, John Deans v he. Potatoes, collection (1): P. T. Jones I.' Potatoes, white (3): F. T. Jones 1 and 2, James Affleck 3. Potatoes, coloured (2): P. T. Jones 1 and 2. Onions, autumn-sown (S): R. D. King I,' P. T. Jones 2. Onions, spring-sown (4): Mrs M. Troup 1, F. T. Jones 2 and 3. Salad onions (3): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Carrots (6): F. T. Jones 1, R. D. King 2, N. Juggernaut 3. Field carrots (2): F. T. Jones 1. Parsnips (3): R. D. King 1, John Deans 2, P. T. Jones 3. Peas (6): R. D. King 1, Miss C. A. Bnlmer 2 and 3. Broad beans (2): R. D. King 1. French beans (7): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Runner beans (2): F. T. Jones 1, N, Juggernaut 2. Butter beans (8): F. T. Jones 1 and 2, R. D. King 3. Marrow, young (5): F. T. Jones 1, Nancy Deans 2, K. D. King 3. Marrow, mature (4): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Marrow, heaviest (1): F. T. Jones 1., Pumpkin (2): R. D. King 1, F. T. Jones 2. Cabbage (2): R. D. King 1, Mrs D. Kane 2. Cabbage, pickling (1): R. 3, King 1. Lettuce (3): F. T. Jones; 1, R. D. King 2 and 3. Tomatoes (5): F. T. Jones 1, Miss C. A. Bulmer 2 and 3. Rhubarb (3): John Deans J, F. T. Jones 2, James Deans 3. Celery (1): F. T. Jones 1;. Beetroot, turnip-rooted (6): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Beetroot, long (4): R. D. King 1 and 2, F. T. Jones 3. Silver beet (3): F. T. Jones 1 and 2. Leeks (2): F. ■T. Jones 1 and 2. Shallots (3): "Mrs M. Troup. 1, N. Juggernaut 2. Radishes (4): N. Juggernaut 1, R. D. King 2. Garden herbs (2): R. D. King 1, F. T. Jones 2. Swedes"( 3)': F. T. Jones 1, R. D. King 2. Turnips (3): R. D. King 1 and 2. Shelled peas (4): Mies C. A. Bulmer 1 and 2, F. T. Tones 3.

COOKERY AND PEESEEVES. Nut bread (4J; Mrs It. liongstafi 1, Mrs R. Leeming 2>. Brown leaf (1): Mrs J. G-. Weasteli 1. Girdle econes (2): Mrs M. Troup 1, Mrs S. W. Bulmer 2. Plain scones (1): Mils Norah Doans 1. .Pikelets (3): Mrs J. G. Weasteli 1, Mrs R. Longstaff 2. Scotch shortbread (1): Mrs J.' G. Weasteli 1. Shortbread (1): Mrs J. G. Weasteli 1. Sponge sandwich (4): Mrs Grifien 1, Miss A. Anderson 2. Sponge roll (3): Mrs K. Longstaff 1, Mrs Griffin 2. Rich fruit cake (4): Mis 3 Rita Gilmour 1, Mrs M. Troup 2. Plain, fruit oake (1): Mrs L. D. King 1. Sultana cake (3): Mrs J. G. Weasteli 1, Mrs R. Leeming 2. Plain cake (2): Mrs L. D. King 1, Mise Rita Gilmour 2. Tricolour cake (!>).: Miss Rita .Gilmour and Mrs Griffin equal 1. Seed cake (2) • Mrs L. D. King 1, Miss Rita Gilmour 2. Ginger-

Everybody will be sorry to hear of the unfortunate accident to Len Mangham. He put up a great performance in- the Great Northern Handicap (15 miles), in which he waa beaten by Moller (3$ Norton). He was standing on the track bestriding his machine, and being congratulated on his fine riding, when Brasting .charged into him accidentally. Mangham was so badly injured that he had to be removed to the hospital. So far, there are no reports of his progress.

There is some talk of the Pioneer Club running their motor-cycle side-car reliability trial over again. It will be remembered that five machines tied for first place, and some of the riders feel that this position is not altogether satisfactory. They would rather have a straight-out tussle to decide the winner. Every rider will, however, have to assent before the event is run over again.

Perhaps the most interesting machine racing in the North Island is a 34 h.p. New Comet, constructed, owned, and ridden by New Bros., of Hawera. This machine was piloted into first place in the big race at New Plymouth last Saturday week, winning by several lengths. The outstanding feature of the 'bus is the overhead camshaft and rocker gear. This is driven by a chain which also operates the magneto, from a sprocket on the timing side of the crank-case, the whole forming a triangle. The cylinder barrel —an old Indian —was reground, and all the fins and the head turned off. Aluminium fins were fitted, and a new head cast, with overhead valve parts, and provision for the rocker gear an'd camshaft. A new 'aluminium;one-ring piston was also cast and fitted to an Excelsior con-rod. The whole of the workmanship was carried out by the New brothers, who are to be congratulated on their efforts to produce a machine which is decidedly different from the ordinary. It is understood that still further alterations are in progress, particularly a scheme for forced induction, utilising crank-case expression- _ -

bread (2): Mrs L. P. Kin? 1, M» J. G. Weastell 2. Oat cakes (2)r Mrs M. Troup 1, Mr* J. G. Weastell 2. Pastry (1): Mrs j'. G. Weastell 1. Small cakes (2): Mrs D. Kane 1 and 2. Sweets (1): Mrs D. Kane 1. Plum pudding \3): Mrs M. Troup 1, Mrs J. G. Weastell 2. Apple pie (1): Mrs R. Longstaff 1. Marmalade (4): Mrs D Kane 1, Mrs M. Troup 2. Jam (51: Mrs W. H. Pettit 1. Mrs N. M. Dunlop 2. Jelly (5): Mrs U. Kane 1, Mrs W. H. Pettit ?. Mrs M.. Troup 3. Preserved fruits (5): Mrs D. Kane 1 ajid 2, Mre X. M. Dunlop :",. Pickles ar.d sauces (X): Mrs D. Kane 1 Hoiut (-2,): G. L. Hisrht 1. But-tr, separator "(I)':'Mrs W. K. Pettit 1. Butter, d:-irv 11'-. Mrs D. Hartstonge 1. Hen's eggs tT> : " Miss Ilita Gilmoar 1, Miss Norali Deans 2. NEEDLEWORK. Darned sock (l! : Mrs John Kudd 1. Patch on trousers [I): Mrs John Rudd 1. Camisole U) : M;.-o 1. 0. -Brown 1 lrayck>U„ embroidered ,2): Miss E. Jenkins 1, Miss F. 2. I'rjycloth, crocheted (3): Mrs \V. Giiiuour 1, Ansa E. Jenkins and Miss C. A Buhner tv.ual' 2. D'oyley, embroidered (l): Miss F. Sealey 1. D'oyley, crocheted (3): \liss E Sealey 1. Miss H. W. Brown 2. i'lllowshaiu (2): Misd E. Jenkins 1, Miss M. Pettit 2. Piece of crochet (8): Miss Si Sherwin 1, Miss E. Jenkins 2, Miss C.'A. Buhner 2. Cushion, pen panting (1): Aliss E. Jenkins 1. Cushion, hand painting UK Mrs D. K;me 1 and 3, Miss ivy Gilmour 2. Cushion handworked (3): Miss Austin 1, Miss M. Sherwin 2. Table-centre, pokerwork (1): Airs D. Kane 1. Table-centre, white (1): Miss P. Sealey 1. Table-centre, coloured (2): Airs D.' Kane 1, Mrs W. Gilmour 2. Piece of fancywork (4): Miss H. W. Brown 1, Mrs D. Kane 2, Miss I. C. Brown 3.

JUNIOR SECTION. Collection of vegetables, school garden (1): South' Malvern school 1. Collection of hovers, school garden (2): Glentunnel school 1, South Malvorn school 2. School plot, boys (0): Edward Tailing 1, Alan Weir 2, Thomas Weir 3. Grasses and clovers (2) ~ Glentunnel school 1. Weeds (3): Glentunnel school 1. Plain acones (8): Molly Stuart 1, Mona Tailing 2, Clarice Luke 3. Sponge 6andwich (8): Mary Tarling 1, Edna- King 2, Koran Deans 3. Pikelets (7): Molly Stuart 1, Edna King 2, Mary Tailing 3. Nightdress (2i): Edna King 1, Mona Tailing 2. Camisole (3): Mona Tailing 1, Doris Luke 2. Piece of fancywork (4): Doris Luke 1, Edna King 2 and 3. Handmade cushion (2): Rita Gilmour 1, Mona Tailing 1 2. Darned sock or stocking (2): Doris Luke 1, Mona Tarling 2. Plain sewing, Standards 111. and IV. (4): Winnie Jewell 1, Gladys Weir 2. Plain eewing, Standards V. and VI. (3): Doris Luke 1, Rita Hurrell 2. POINTS PRIZES.

Aliss I. C. Brown's trophy, for most points in needlework, junioi section, won by Doris Luke. The Sutton Challenge Cup, for most points in vegetables and cut flowers,, won by Mr F. T. Jones for the third year. Mr John Deans's prize, for most points in the decorative section, won by Mrs D. Kiine and Aliss Cogan equal. Air James Dcans'-s prize, for most points in sliov.-, won by Mr P. T. Jones. Mr V.'m. Gilmour's prize, for most points in pot jilants section, won by Mrs D. Kane.

Mr J. G. WeasteU's prize, for most points in iunior section, boys, won by Edward Tarling.

Mrs J. G. WeasteU's prize, for most points in junior section, girls, won by Doris Luke.

TIMARU.

(snCTAX, TO "THB FM3B.") TIMARU, March «.

The Timaru Floral Society's autumn Show was opened in the Wesley Hall this afternoon. Owing to the dry season, one of the worst for many years, it was expected that the flowers, vegetables, etc., would not come forward in • good condition, but the opposite proved to be the case, and the judges were loud in their praise of the merits of the exhibition as a whole. The arrangements for the Show were well carried out by the acting ohairman (Mr G. J. Sealey), and the secretary (Mr G. Knowles). The following is the prize-list, the number of entries being given in parentheses: DOMESTIC SECTION. Beefsteak and kidney pie—-Mrs E. M. King l 1. Apple pie (2): Mrß E. M. King 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Light fruit cake (5): Mrs E. M. King 1, Mrs J. Hoar 2. Dark fruit cake (4): iMiss B. Strachan 1, Mrs Booney 2. Shortbread (3): Miss E. Strachan 1, Mrs G. Knowles 2. Assorted cakes (4): Mrs Brewer 1, Mrs E. M. King 2. Pikelets (4): Mrs! jr. Currle 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Wheat-meal loaf (1): Mrs J. Segar 1. Jam (6): Miss E. Strachan 1 and 2. Jelly (1): Miss E. Strachan 1. Bottled fruit (1): Mrs W. J. Eooney 1. Sauce (2): Mrs J. Segar 1, Mrs W. J. Eooney 2. Chutney (2): Mrs W. J. Rooney 1, Mrs J. Segar 2. Pickles: Mrs J. Segar 1. CHILDREN'S SECTION.

Sponge sandwich (5): Lorna Davey 1, Rita Williams 2. Sponge roll (4): Lorna Davey 1, Catherine Sinclair 2. Sausage rolls (3): Annie Hardie 1, L. Davey 2. Shortbread (4): Annie Hardie 1, Doris Taylor 2. Oven Scones (8): L. Davey 1, Myrtle Stowell 2. Brown Scones (1): L. Davey 1. Pikelets (5): L. Davey 1, C. Sinclair 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Doyleys (crochet) (4): Mrs Brewer 1, Mrs J. Smith 2. Worked nightdress (4): Mrs Brewer 1, Mrs J. Smith 2. Crochet camisole (5): Mrs Brewer 1, Mrs J. Smith 2. Worked supper cloth (13): T. Forrest 1, Mts A. Brown 2. Knitted silk jumper (4) > Mrs A. Brown 1, Mrs Hazelbury 2. Worked cushion (2h A. Segar 1, Miss Hall 2. Children's Section—Buttonholes (8): Doris Taylor 1, G. Sangster 2. Darning (7): D. Taylor 1, W. Ellis 2, FLOWERS. Six hardy cut flowers (Gibson Memorial cup) (8) : G. J. Sealey 1, Mra J. Auld: 2. 12 hardy cut flowers (3): J. Black 1, Mrs R. H. Rhodes 2. 12 annuals (2): Mrs W. G. Rooney 1, Mrs W. G. Cooper 2. Twelve gladioli varieties (1): F. Smith 1. Six gladioli (4): Mrs J. Auld 1, G. H. Clark 2. Twelve phlox drummondii (3): Mrs R. Halstead 1, Mts W. J. Rooney 2. Six phlox dru-mmondii (3): Mrs R. Halstead 1, J. McKim 2. Twelve asters (3): J. Black 1, Mrs Halstead % Six asters (7): J. Black 1, J. W. Dow 2. Six cactus dahlias (5): G. H. Clarke 1 and 2. Show dahlias (4): G. H. Clarke 1, J. Black 2. Pansies (2): J. Black 1, Miss L. Mills 2. Six roses, named (Elworthy cnp) (3): Mra J. Auld 1, Mrs R. Halstead 2. Six roses, tea or hybrid (3): Mrs Halstaad 1, G. H. Clarke 2. Penstemons (2): Mrs W. J. Rooney 1, J. Black 2. Perennial phlox (1): J. Black L Floral butterfly (1): Mrs McPhedran 1. Best arrangement of cut flowers (3): Mrs Knowles 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Decorated basket (7): Mrs McPhedran 1, Mrs H. B. Kirk 2. Best arranged bowl (7): Mrs Brewer 1, Mrs McPhedran 2. Shower bouquet (1): Mrs W. G. Cooper. Epergne of flowers (5): Mrs Cooper 1, Mrs McPiedram. 2. Lady's epray and gentleman's buttonhole (4): Mrs Cooper 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Vase of flowers (12): Mta mcPhedran 1, Mrs Brewer 2. VEGETABLES. Collection of vegetables (5): Mrs B. H. Rhodes 1, James - Smith 2. Collection of potatoes (2): G. Benstead 1, James Smith 2. Potatoes, coloured (4): Mrs E. M. King 1 and 2. White potatoes (2): G. Benstead 1, J. Smith 2. Cabbage (3): A. S. Jones 1, J. Block 2. Carrots (6): J. Smith 1, A. S. Jones 2. Cucumbers (2): G. J. Sealey 1, Mrs E. M. King 2. Lettuce (4): A. S. Jones 1, J. Smith 2. Onions (5): J. Smith 1 and 2. Parsnips (5): C. Brently 1, James Smith 2. Beet, turnip (7):' A. S. Jones 1 and 2. Peas (3): G. Benstead 1, J. Smith 2. French beans (2): J. Benstead 1, Mra Brewer 2. Runner beans (3): A. s'. Jones 1, Mrs E. M. King 2. Eschalots (5); J. Smith 1, Mrs King 2. Rhubarb (3)- G. H. Clarka 1, A. S. Jones 2. Vegetable marrows (3): G. R. Sealey 1, D. Ashton 2. Vegetable marrow, heaviest (1): E. A. Edminston 1. Heaviest pumpkin (1): C. Bentley 1. „, FRUIT.

Culinary apples, three varieties (1): F. Pollard 1. Dessert apples (3): F. Pollard 1 G. Ward 2. Culinary apples, one variety (7)- F Potts 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Dessert apples,'one variety (5): G. Ward 1, F. Pollard 2. Peaches, one variety (1): Mrs H. Kirk i. Culinary plums (1): H. B. Kirk 1. Culinary pear (2): Mrs Brewer 1 A. S Jones 2. Dessert peats (3): B. H. Low l' G T Keen 2. Grapes (3): G. J. Sealey £ H." B. Kirk 2. Tomatoes (12): P. Pollard 1 C. Jennings 2.