FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18195, 4 October 1924, Page 8

FLOWER SHOW.

METHVEN. The annual Spring Flower Show, under tho auspices of the vestry of the Methven Parochial District, was held in tho Town Hall on Thursday. The attendance was large, and the entries totalled over 100 more than in any previous year. Mr Robt. Nairn, of Christchureh, was the judge in the flower section, 'while Mrs 11. McDowell (Wakanui), acted as judgei in the home industries section. Mr Nairn congratulated exhibitors on the quality of the blooms, and specially mentioned tho exhibits of Mrs Baxter, Mrs Tooley, and Mre Aitken. The silver cup for meet points in the homo industries section was won by Miss Ivy Andorson, judge m this section spoke very highly of tho class of exhibits. In addition to the show, several stalls did a good business, and added considerably to the financial success of the function. The following were m charge of the various stalls Sweets, Mrs A. 8.-vxter: pot plants and produce, Mrs Cranfield ; afternoon tea and supper, Mrs E. A. Bland. At the conclusion of the Show Mr F. B. Lloyd conducted an auction sale of surplus produce, and good prices were realised. The dutiee of secretary were ably carried out by Mr P. G. Cookson, and the success of tho show was largely duo to his efforts. Various competitions were conducted, and the winnerj were as foliows.—Gue«!ing ;ivc weight of sheep, F. PoS and D. Hampton guessed exact weight, 1331b; S™*™? weielit of ham, A. Baxter and A. White tied, fallowing is tho prize list:— POT PLANTS. Specimen fern (2): Mrs F. A. Tooley 1, A£'"sß M. Cranfield 2. CUT FLOWERS. Best collection of narcissi, not to. exceed 36 varieties, 3 of eswh fanuth 1 Collection of 21 distinct varieties of narcissi, 3 stems of each. Prise, cup valued H guineas, to be won three times not ncccaparilv in succession, open to all (2) . A. <-r. Bull 1, S. Smith 2. Collection of narcissi, rot to exceed 18 varieties, and 3 of each. Prize, silver rose-bowl giwn by Mr Hv. Magitmess; to be won three times, not in succession. < Open to exhibitors residing in Mt Hutt dutrict (5): S. 'Smiih 1 Mrs e>. G. Holmee 2, -Mrs E. M. m Sn 3 Mra E. J. K- BcaUie h e. Collccton of narcissi, not varieties, 3 stems of each (o): S. Smith 1, J. Tamjle 2, F. Horsfield 3. Collation of n.,rchri? not more than 6 Tansies and not more than 3 stems of each (4): Mrs E. M. , -Wis. A Cranfisld 2. Champion Kmtrimpet d.ffodil (3): S. Smith 1, A. r Bull " Champion bloom, s. Smith 1, A. G. Bull 2. Champion bloom, Leedsii daffodil (4): A. G-. b ii i Mn W Morgan 2. Champion bloom, ?Si"SoSii s, A. e Ml 1. S SM3. Tulips, best 3 varieties (1): Mrs Dickie 1. Hyacinths, best 3 varieties (1): Mister 5. Smith 1. Best collection primrose* and polyanthus (3): Mrs W. Moi*» collection auriculas (2): Mrs n. Morgan 1 " HorscfiM 2. Bast collection pan?iea and violas (2): Mias Cathel Burrow# 1, Mrs W. Morcan 2. Beet collection wallflowers ",i- Mrs Dickie 1, J. Temple 3, Mrs W. Morean 3. Best collection outdoor flowers .'2) • Mafttr S. Smith 1, Mias M. Cramfield 2. Best collection flowering shrubs (4): Mrs K. Aiifeoti 1, Mrs J. Dalton 2, Miss iV. Elliott and W,Haden, equal, 3. VEGETABLES. Par snipe, 3 »nv variety (1): B. Cleeve 1. decorative. table decoration fa): Mrs Baxter 1, Mi-s Rundle and Mrs E. A. Bland (equal) 0 Best table decoration for girls under 16 (*6) • Miss Betty Smith 1, Miss M. Cranfield and Miss E. Doherty (equaO 2. Bowl of daffodils (3): Mrs S. Smith 1, Mies Bun<Lc ny A Tooley 3. Three vases of daffodils ?3) Mrs Smith 1, Mias Bundle 2 Three vases of any flowers (4): Mn; E M Watson 1 Visa Bundle 2, Mrs Smith 3. Decorated <«)="» f 1 - A. T«Jw 1, Miss Dickie 2, Miss V Hotaics 8. Lady e gnrar for evening wear (3): Miss Dickie 1, Mi*s K. 2, Miss N. Duff 3. Gentleman's buttonhole (2): Miss K. Tooley 1, Cathel Burrows 2a HOME INDUSTRIES. Prize for most points in thie section, &ilver rose bowl valued £lO 10#, presented by the vestry of the Methven Parochial district, to be won -three times in succession or four times at intervale. Open only to exhibitors residing in the Mt. Hutt district—Miss Ivy Andertoo. lib Butter, for those not irvilkLny more than 2 cows (1): Mias It? And arson 1, 31b

butter, Irom private dairies (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1, Mrs E. A. Bland 2. 12 heaviest •white single-yolked hen eggs (5): Miss E. Watson 1,. Mies Ivy Anderson 2, lira E, A. Bland 3. ID heaviest tinted single yolked hen eggs (6): Mrs E. A. Bland 1, Mt3 Brawley, sen., Miss I. Anderson and Mrs E. A. Bland (equal) 2. Twelve heaviest single-yolked duck eggs (2): Miss E. Watson 1, Mrs E. A. Bland 2. Honey, 2 squares in comb, 2lb (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1 and 2. Honey, extracted, 2lb (4): Miss Ivy Anderson, 1, 2, and 3. Bottled fruit, 4 varieties, 1 jar each (3): Miss Ivy Anderson 1, 2, and 3. Chutney, * 1 bottlo (5): Miss Ivy Anderson l .and 2, Mrs E. A. Bland 3. Collection of pickles (1): Miss Ivy Anderson 1. Collection of jama, 4 varieties, 1 glass jar each (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1 and 2. Jellies, 3 varieties, 1 jar each. (3): Mias Ivy Anderson 1, 2, and 3. Orange marmalade, 1 glass jar (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1 and 2. Lemon marmalade, 1 glasijjar (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1 and 2. Bottled tomatoes, 1 glass jar (2): Miss £. Stone »L, Mrs T. Clecve 2. One loaf home-made bread. 41b (3): Mrs E. A. Bland 1 and .2, Miss Ivy Anderson 3. One loaf homc-mado bread, 21b (3): Mrs E. A. Bland 1, Miss Itv Anderson 2, Mrß E. A. Bland 3. One loaf homemade brown bread, lib (1): Miss Ivy Anderson 2nd prize. Sponge ea-ndwich (6): Miss Ivy Anderson 1, Mrs W. J. Burrows 2, Mrs E. A. Bland 3. Sponge roll (6): Miss Ivy Anderson 1, Mrs W. J. Burrows 2, Miss E. Stone 3. Plain Madeira cake (4): Mis 3 Jesson 1, Mis 3 I. Anderson 2, Mrs Bland 3. Light fruit cake (5): Mias E. Stone 1, Misi Anderson 2, Mrs J. Stone 3. Bark fruit cake (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1, Mrs J. Stone 2. Seed cake (2): M_rs E. A. Bland 1, Ivy Anderson 2. Ginger bread (4): Miss E. Stone 1, Miss Anderson 2, Mrs J. Stono 3. Butter sponge (3): Miss Anderson 1, Mrs E. A. Bland 2 and 3. Pikelets (4): Miss Anderson 1, Mrs W. J. Burrows 2, Mrs E. A. Bland S. Shortbread (1): Miss Anderson 2nd prize. Boiled potatoes, plate of three (1): Mrs F. A. Tooley 3rd prize. Pastry, not less than 6 tart 3 (puff) (1): Mrs Pawson 2nd prize. Pastry, not less than 6 sausage rolls (I)Mrs P&wson 1. Pastry, cream pufla (4): Mr 3E. A. Bland 1 and 2, Mr W. J. Burrows 3. Sconcs, oven, white plate of 6 (3): Mrs E. A. Bland 1 and 2, Miss Anderson 3. Scones, girdle, -plate of six (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 2nd prize. JUVENILE SECTION. Best collection daffodils, from any Public School (1): Methven Public School 1. Best collection flowers from any Public School (1): Methven. Beet three trumpet daffodils, grown by school children in own gardens (4): Mis 3R. Waddington. Best 3 short trumpet daffodils, grown by school children in own gar Jens (1): Miss Annie Kobinson 1. Best collection daffodils, grown by school children in own gardens (1): Mies C. Dore 1. Plasticene model (6 to 10 years) (7): E. Waddington 1, Frank Briden 2. Plasticene model (10 to 14 years) (11): Aanio Kobinson 1, Sybil Hcid 2.