FLOWER SHOWS.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20668, 4 October 1932, Page 7

FLOWER SHOWS.

DISPLAY AT BECKENHAM. A lirst annual spring flower show » 4 5 held by ' lie Bcckenham Methodist I'biircli on .Saturday afternoon. Good cn- ■ ft' in many section-; made an attractive .Ji.plsy of flower*. The floral exhibits wore < ldced ><v Mfssri G. Martin and G. Duric, Icokery by Mr C. E. Boon, and the hom<> in.ljjtrics section by Mrs Wilson. A special •ection open to children for the best article made from a petrol case or tin was iddsed bv Mr 11. Rtintun. Gaily decorated .talis were an added attraction to the show, ;he stallholders being: Handwork, Mesdames y \V. bands. A. Randall, and C. A. Keacl; »«-eet». Mrs r - r >urvis - Missed Joyco Allatt, ,nd Jennie Cowman: ice-cream. Mrs I). Stewart- flower", Mcdamea 11. Mitchell and T. nankman, and Miss M. Mitchell; cakes, Mesdarne* E. C. Daue and .1. Scott: sixpence to » (Billing stall. Mrs Evison and Miss Freda Foster. There was a Rood attendance at hotli the afternoon and evening sessions. Jlr 11. Chapman (Cashmere) declared the show open, wishing the organisers every suc- ,(.«).. The award? were;— FLOWER?. Asparagus fern: J. L. Crooke 1. Daffodil! *' x varieties, three stems: W. R. Toon 1 j Sutlicrland -'. Collection of trumpet dlffodila: M" O.woll J, AV. R. Toon -J. Cellection of daffodils, threo varieties: \V. a Toon 1, M rs Evison 'J. Collection of .mljantbuß daffodils: licv. Basil Metson I, Mri Cowell 2. One champion Bingle blooui daffodil: W. H. Tonu 1. Collection of ~»ffodili. double. six stems: Mrs Scott 1. Three vises polyanthus: \V. 'R. Toon 1, Mrs ("ell 2. Three vases violas: Mrs Cowell . j Vr'alkar 2. Threo vases auriculas: J. \f.iC«» 1 Rev. Basil Metson 2. Ranunculus, Tx bl'ooms.-.Mrs D«r 1, W. R. Toon 2. tnemonei, »« brooms: A\. R. /loon 3 (no « .► .™»rd). Best basket, children under i"ti4TV« Louie Kent 1, Joy Kent 2. COOKERY. Cbiidrtn under fourteen —One plate *saust>r» rolU: Doris King 1. Adnltt One plato mixed 3cones: Mrs Meßee h o One plate biscuits: Mrs Wat"'t Mrs Pnrvis 2. Seed cake: Mrs Wat- *° V | ru lt cake: Mrs J. Scott 1, Mrs H««»id 2. Plate shortbread: Mrs Goode 1 cake: Mrs Richardson 1 Mrs «.v»« 2 Sponge sandwich: Mrs RichardZ, l' Miss Ella King 2. Sausage rolls: «il. Kll» King 2 (no hrst award made). S?W: Mil. E«» King h c. Loaf wholemm! bread: Mrs McKeo hc. Da e loaf: w™ Morse 1, Mrs Jarman a. Chocolate S. iced: Miss ML King 1, Mrs Watson S Li«ht iced cake: Mrs Newbery 1, Mrs mmtt 2. Collection of sweets: Mrs Pnrrta 1, Mrs Watson 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. ftociet d'oyley: Mrs (i. A. Hayden l. I'hud'iwoollon garment, knitted or crocheted: Jto Bt'son 1, Mrs Hayden 3. Mrs Stuart 3. St itndworkcd cushion: Mrs J. Harnng- .™ 1 Miss Gwenda Boon 2. Fancy apron: mL'W. Heward 1 and 2. Mrs H. Crooke f t Duchesse set: Mrs Scott 1. Mtu T. C.S,!. 2. Hand-knitted sock: Mrs W. T. Kr »nd Mrs G. Hayden (equal) 1. S,«mbroidered: Miss G. Scott 1, Mrs, J. Trsycloth (open): Mrs 0. Hayden Tlln B. Webb 2. Supper-cloth, embro.d-»Ja-Uri 0. B. Cumming 1. Supper-clotli, „wt «Hm- Mrs Hayden 1, Mrs Morso 2, Sfi K". Best dressed doll: MUs t wmiMton 1 Mrs Hayden 2. Articlo L?SS*if- M»i V. Guy 1. Nightdress, 2ZSd- Mr..Scot* 1, Mrs Cowell 2. Section-Woollen kn t ed garJf. iil„ Watson 3, Ceci y Allatt J. SS,.* artlcta. m»de from petrol case or Un; ?/Gibson 1, G. Baldwin 2. SCABGILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. , Tlw'BcwgiU Horticultural and Homo In- - 'iiutmt Society held its annual 6 prin ff show ca S*tnrd*y wd"* ideal ' weatcer conditions. Ther« *M » »plen3id exhibition in all sections, tiw •ntries totalling 745, a record. j In tia horticultural section the jutlge, Mr P. "WT. Jon«, ■»»» impressed with, the improvMMnt in tha standard of the blooms shorn. Spseial mention was made of the geraniums Md hyacinths, which were the finest he had seen anywhere this season. An added attrsotion w«* Mr Jones's exhibition 'of specimen daffodils. The blooms receiving championship awuds in the daffodil classes *«• very fin* specimens. Mrs M. J. Flemhag, the judge in the home cookery classes, ! «M confronted with very full benches, and ■WW highly pleased with the quality of the ' i eihibii*. She. expressed the opinion that an _t J «WMlor who could win at Scargill could v/in *4 ' >ti the larger sho»s. The judges in the Mtdlework aeotion, Mrs E. J. Cordner and Mt» Frank Scott, were frankly delighted with the display. They said that some of the viininc pieces were equal to anything they ■had judged anywhere else, and the exhibitors 'should be encouraged to go on, and exhibit st tin shows in the centres. They also cotni stated on the fine exhibitions of "thrift" [ srtieles hy members of the various Women's Institutes in tho Waipara, County. Mr L. W. gtewart was the judge in the school work |: etasiei. He commented on the large number ■of entries and the general high quality of tho «kildr»»'s work. The number of entries in the decorative classes was hotter than usual, snd 111* judge, Mrs Godfrey Eutherford, was j abo (leased with this section, TlWifhow was under the management of Me joint secretaries, Mr T. E. L. Roberts snfl Jlr G. A. Greig', and with the assist*Ws of fifteen capable and efficient ptewards, «T«ghir« went smoothly. The officials of lie Society were congratulated on the success •wtßdfaj this year's show. The attendance *W good throughout the day, and an imWonptu athletio eporU meeting was held *JJ»H the afternoon. The prize-list was as follows: SPECIAL PRIZES. Kw H. B. Douglas's challenge cup for meat P«ats in the show: Mrs C. Dalgety (Cheviot). Pw*» cups for most points gained in sections J{ 3, 8, And 4, by local exhibitors fWaipara js uat W» given by Mr and Mrs H. Acton«j»ms: Section 1, flowers, Mrs 11. Acton*J*ms; section 2, decorative, Miss Leila *o»rt»; section 3, home cooking, Mrs G. A. aHHF' J 6o *' o " 4 > needlework, Miss Pearl JWOB. Prise cup for most points gained in »• jujsmles' classes, given by Miss Peggy *j*>n-Adams: Una Harrison. Special prizes Wren by Mrs H. Stewart for most points in Wsaile decorative classes: Celene Johnson. |Ps<a»l prize given by Mr L. Fairbairn for *W«y cake: Miss Jean Sloss. Special , l!2?J? T * n . b7 the Society for best Women's • ««»nte exhibition: Ha warden Women's In- ■"*"*•• Champion daffodil certificates were »wi«tod as fallows:-Trumpet class, Mrs C. vUrtt f ulwark : medium trumpet class, «■ O. Acton-Adams'B Lady Pe<j; short - - jgjjj* 4 e!a «. Mr.- C. Dalgety's Queen of POT PLANTS. Aspidistra (2): Mrs T. N. Gardner I, Mrs *". E. t. Roberts 2. Pot of freesias ft): *r» Dalgety 1. Pot plant in bloom (2): «• Dtlgety 1, Mrs T. N. Gardner 2. As- ' F",!* l0 * (2 > : Mrs E. Gardner 1. Pot plant, '«l»g« (1): Mrs T. S. Gardner 1. DAFFODILS. „ ''hlf Alfred (2): J. W. Harrison 1. Lord aeoofts (8): Mrs C. Dalgety 1, J. W. «"rj»on 2, Mrs 11. Acton-Adams h c. War<aea4 <3): J. w. Harrison 1. One white «»P«li (7): Mrs 11. Actou-Adams 1, 2, and ' aJ' wo trßm P et daffodils (7): Mrs 11. **wn-Adams 1, G. A. Greig 2, Mrs C. Dalgety til trumpet daffodil: Mrs C. Bal««y. Noble (3) : Mrs C. Dalgety 1, J. W. ajWilon 2. Sir Wotkin (i): Mrs 11. Acton*™M J, L. Fairbairn 2. Fleetwing (4) : T*±?• Halgety 1 and 2. Great Warley (6): r n, H » rris °n 1, Mrs J. Dunlop 2, Mrs £• Oslgety h c. Marshlight (0): L. I'airk m ' J ' W - Harrison 2, Mrs C. Dalgety aa r' Two Jncomparabilis (9): Mrs 11. Actont***». 1 and 2, G. A. Greig h c. Premier i*Wlu daffodil: Mrs 11. Acton-Adams. One 2J™.<»>: Mrs 0. Dalgety 1, Mrs H. ri?T.'r tams 2 - L ' I'airbairn hc. Two Barli.i..V^ s °- Dalgety 1, Mrs H. ActonIW u • li c. Southern Star (3) : > . W.Harrison 1. Premier Barrii daffodil: Mrs • AH.»'t ty ' Whito Q aeen <6) : Mrs 11. Acton2"™» I, L. Fairbairn 2, Mrs C. Dalgety h c. ! rL™™. L My (4);lMrs C. Dalgety 1, Mrs H. i«« i ßms 2 - Dio,u (3): SIrB c - Dal K oty : Mm ns* Act °u-Adaras 2. Two Leodsii (8): i Salt /??' Sety X and '"'- M rs J - D u n 'oP hc•sftSv ' : Lftßlie Hoherts I. One I'oeticus | i j; o. <S): Mrß c - dalgety .1, L. Tairbairn ( ■*• Stewart ho. One hybrid daffodil (3): t D«l2:« , ei l x - Fo "r daffodils (4): Mrs C. frt. 7. *• L - Fairbairn 2. Seven daffodils T».i I* ° Dalgety 1. L. Fairbairn 2. let* i t odi,s - v «riot'cs (3): Mrs 0. Dal- . (41. ii * Fairl >"'rn 2. One double daffodil ' 1 li. * C * Dal K ,! ty 1, Mrs 11. Acton-Adams ( ■ titV i lTantlmß daffodil (5): Mrs C. Dal- <■ • '» I, Mrs J. Foster 2, L. Fairbairn h c. . * OTHER CUT FLOWERS. l Ad.™ \ mch °' viol(ils (4)= Mrs 11. Acton- * tUtS* ' Mrs 2. Three bunches of x *Z r Tabetics CJ): Mrs C. Dalgety I. [ tDal ° 2- of pansies (3): Mrs : li». S et y 1 and -2. Four violas, varieties JfVi'B * I. One anemone (4) : -J| «• Acton-Adams 1, Mrs Russell 2. B/^*» Jn *'« anemones, varieties (3): Mrs 0B« . P J° n l < Mrs 0- Dalgety 2. Six anem- • a!eU e " es (3): Mrs C. Dalgety 1. Mrß W* «h fl °" '"' Threo double anemones, varietal>J /L ilr " u - Crnmplon t. Twelvo snowU Ito /,; Ur » If- Aclon-Adams hc. One geranhi- ft, nil' : Slrß T - N - Gardner 1 and 2, Mrs m * wl « et y. Uc, Three geraniums, varieties

(3): Mrs T. U. Gardner 1 and ho, Mrs C. Dalgety 2. One hyacinth (10): Miss Ethel Pannett 1, 2, and h c. Three hyacinths, varieties (4): Miss Ethel Pannett 1, Mrs C. Burrows 2, Mrs R. Martin h. c. Six hyacinths, varieties (1): Misa Ethel Pannett 1. Three marigolds, varieties (2): Mrs R. McAdam 1. Two wallflowers, varieties (2): L. Fairbairn 1. yix primroses, varieties (1): Mrs 11. Acton-Adams 3. Six polyanthus, varieties (3): Mrs C. Dalgety 1, Mrs J. Russell 2. Collection of polyanthus (2): Mrs R. McAdam 1. Mrs C. Dalgety 2, Collection of twelve spring flowers (2) : Mrs H. ActonAdams 1. Mr 3G. Dalgety 2. Collection of twelvo flowering shrubs (3) : Mrs E. Gardner 1, Mrs H. Acton-Adams 2. One iris_(2): Mrs K. McAdam 1, Mrs H. Acton-Adams 2. Any (lower not in schedule (1) : Mrs H. ActonAdams 1. Juveniles —Bunch of violets (4): Archie Murray 1, Dorothy Johnson 2. Leslie Murray h c. Six marigolds (2): Judith Maxwell 1, Dorothy Johnson 2. Six daffodils (9) : Dorothy Johnson 1, Judith Maxwell 2, Beryl Atkinson hc. Three tansies (1) : Judith Maxwell 1. Collection of weeds (2): Una Harrison 1, Allen Roberts 2. DECORATIVE. Hand bouquet (1): Miss B. Roberts .1. Victorian posy (4) : Miss L. Roberts 1 and 2, Mrs IT. Acton-Adams h c. Vase of flowers (3): Mrs 11. Acton-Adams 1, Colleen Harrison 2, Miss L. Roberts h c. Bowl of flowers (5) : Mrs H. Acton-Adams 3, Miss P. ActonAdams 2, Miss h. Roberts h c. Bowl of bulbs (4) : Mrs H. Stewart 1, Miss Overton 2 ,Mrs 11. Acton-Adams h c. Man's buttonhole (3): Miss Ij. Roberts 1 and 2. Lady's buttonhole (4): Colleen Harrison 1, Miss L. Roberts 2, Mrs Gardner h c. Decorated basket (2) : Mrs If. Acton-Adams I, Colleen Harrison 2. Table decorations (4) : Miss P. Acton-Adams 1, Colleen Harrison 2, Miss Overton h o. Juveniles—Table decoration (4): Dorothy Johnson 1, Oeleno Johnson 2, Una Harrison h c. Vase of flowers (5) : Celcne Johnson 3, Judith Maxwell 2, Nancy Stone h c. Buttonhole ('J): Una Harrison 1, Hazel Gardner 2, Nancy Stone h c. HOME COOKERY. Society cake, recipe given (12): Miss Jean Sloss 1, Mrs W. Duckmanton 2, Mrs Q. A. Greig h c. Rich fruit cake (6): Mrs G. A. Greig 1, Miss Jean Sloss 2, Mrs A. Fairbairn h c. Sultana cake (7): Mrs W. Fleming 1, Mrs G. A. Greig 2, Mrs W. Murch h c. Madeira cako (7) : Mrs G. A. Greig 1, Mrs \V. Fleming 2, Miss Jean Sloss h c. Fruit cake, without eggß (5): Miss Jean Sloss 1, Mrs W. Fleming 2. Mrs F. Roberts h c. Sponge cake (6): Miss Marie Baxter 1. Miss I.'. Harrison 2, Mrs W. Fleming h c. Ginger cake (9): Miss P. Treloar 1, Mrs T. S. Gardner 2. Miss P. Harrison and Mrs A. Stono (oqual) hc. Sponge sandwich (10): Miss D. Minifie 1, Mrs W. Fleming 2, Miss Marie Baxter h c. Sponge roll (5): Mrs W. Fleming J. Miss Jean Sloss 2, Mrs G. A. Greig h c. Decorated cako (2) : Miss Marie Baxter 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2. Coffee cake, iced (4): Mrs G. A. Greig 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2, Miss Mabel Sloss h c. Six Victoria cakes (5): Miss Beryl Roberts i, Mr 3 G. A. Greig 2, Mrs F. Roberts h c. Six cream puffs (G) : Mrs W. Duckmanton 1, Mrs A. Love 2, Miss Marie Baxter h c. Six queen cakes (8): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1, Miss Jean Sloss 2, Mrs W. Murch he. Six kisses i U Mr s R-McAdanv 1, Mrs L. H. Parnham -., Mrs T. N. Gardner and Miss Jean Sloss (equal) h c. Six brandy-snaps (4): Mrs W. ilemmg 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2, Mrs W. Duckmanton hc. Six mixed pastries (3) : Mrs W. Duckmanton 1, Mrs L. H. Parnham 2, Mrs Martin, sen, h c. Six pikelets (5): Mrs T. Gardner 1, Miss Jean Sloss 2, Mrs G A. Greig he. Three oven scones (6): Mrs L. It. Parnham 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2, Mrs .11. McAdam h c. Three girdle scones (3): Mrs R. McAdam 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2, Mrs G 4. Greig he. Three wholomeal scones (4): Mrs G. A. Greig 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2 and h c. beones, made by gentleman (2) : Allenby HarR S °M aa Ray , SI ° aa 2, Shortbread (8): Mrs It. McAdam 1 Mr s F. Roberts 2, Miss Jean tM, n } ° al (4>: Mrs W - 1. Mrs G. A. Greig 2, Mrs It. Martin h c Apple rue (2): Mrs W. Duckmanton 1, Mrs 1;. H. Parnham 2. Pl um pudding (2): Miss Beryl Roberts 1. Mrs G. A. Greig 2. j™ «n tad o (3 „i : M x r r S R ; McAdam X - Mart", sen., 2, Mrs H. Acton-Adams h c. Threo % T \f J ". m WJ Miss 01ivo Gibl > 1, Mrs R. McAdam 2. Three bottles preserved fruit, in rT P r ( £l : MrS G '„ A - Grei S 1 ""» 2. Mrs Geo Gibb h c Three bottles preserved fruit i n water (2) : Mrs G. A. Greig 1, Mrs Martin sen., 2 Home preserved tomatoes (1). Mrs G. A. Greig 1. Threo bottles homemade pickles, varieties (1): Mrs H. Stewart l. Une bottle tomato sauce (4): Mrs H Stewart 1, Mrs R. McAdam 2, Mrs O A m! « Three bottles of sauce, varieties ill M " G - A - ?™S 1. Separator butter, two pound pats (9): Mrs W. Hitchcock 1 Mrs W. Fleming 2, Mrs F. Roberts h c. Lard, two pound pats (2): Mrs W. Flowing Lr M e V e s ß, Wh J te> (3): Naac y Stone Y Mrs T. N. Gardner 2, Mrs W. J. Leach h c. Six hen eggs, tinted (3): Mrs A. D. Fox 1 Jack Byrch 2, Mrs W. J. Leach h c. Siduck eggs (6): Mrs W. Hitchcock 1, Mrs A D. lox 2 and h c. Homemade soap (2) : Mrs F. Roberts 1 and 2. Home-cured ham k?' : m ,A / StoDe 1 - Mrt A - Fairbairn 3, /V? T - a h -„ G V;'? ner bc - Six aPP'es. dessert (2): S. B. Gibb 1, Mrs A. Love 2. Six apples, cooking (2): S. B. Gibb 1, Mrs A. Love 2.

Juveniles—Plato of scones (6): Hazel GaiJncr 1 Nancy Stone 2, Isabel Stone and Violet Milhgan oqual h c. Sponge sandwich (4): Hazel Gardner 1, Dorothy Johnson 2, Isabel Stone h c. Ginger nuts (4>: Una Harrison 1, Allen Roberts 3. Rock cakes (3): Hazel Gardner 1, Una Harrison 3. y NEEDLEWORK. .

Child's frock, not knitted or crochet (3): Mrs H. Stewart 1, Mrs H. M. Overton 2 and h c. Crochet d'oyley, unwashed (4): Mrs B. A. Coo 1, Miss P. Scott 2, Mrs A. Campbell h. o. Piece of crochet work, cotton (4): Miss Laugeson 1, Mrs B. A. Coe 2, Mrs A. Campbell and Mrs G. Barker equal h c. Lady's or man's knitted cardigan or pullover (7): Mrs H. Acton-Adams 1, Mrs G. Barker 2, Miss Phyllis Harrison hc. Lady's knitted vest (5): Miss L. Robarts 1, Miss P. Scott 2, Mrs H. Acion-Adams h c. Boy's knitted suit (2): Mrs H. Stewart 1, Miss Beryl Roberts h c. Knitted woollen frock or coat for little girl (4): Mrs G.' Barker I, Mrs R. M. Gibb 2, Miss P. Scott h c. Knitted boy's woollen cardigan (3): Mrs R. S. Johnson 1. Any piece of knitting not in schedule (7): Mrs H. V. Murray I, Mrs R. M. Gibb 2, Mrs G. A. Greig h c. EmVroidered d'oyley, unwashed (3): Miss B. Brake 1 and 2. Embroidered tray-cloth, white (3): Miss R, Tarbotton 1, Mts B. A. Coo 2, Misa Alice Gibb h c. Embroidered eupper-clot.h, white (2): Mrs H. V. Murray 1, Miss P. Scott 2. Embroidered suppercloth, coloured (5): Misa Beryl Roberts 1, Miss Jean Sheridan 3, Miss Doris Heard h c. Embroidered apron (7): Miss P. Scott 1, Mm G. Barker 2, Miss P. Scott h c. Piece of coloured embroidery, silk (1): Miss L. Roberts 1. Piece of coloured embroidery, linen (3): Miss P. Scott 1, Miss E. Tarbotton 2, Miss Alice Gibb h c. Piece of cross-stitch work (3): Misa P. Scott I, Miss B. Brake 2. Duchesse set (5): Mrs 11. Stewart 1, Miss P. Scott 2, Mrs G. BarTcer h c. Richelieu work (2): Mrs H. V. Murray 1. Fancy tea co3y I (5): Miss Doris Hoard 1, Miss Tarbotton 1' c. Fancy cushion (4): Miaa S. Scott 1, Miss R. Tarbotton 2, Miss McMillan h c. Any piece of artcraft fl): Mrs W. J. Leach 1. Piece of needlework not enumerated (9): Mis? B. Brake 1, Mrs H. V. Murray 2, Mis 3 P. Scott h c, Mrs R. McAdam c. Best exhibition of thrift articles from <a Women's Institute, AVaipara County (4): Hawarden Women's Institute 1, Scargill Women's Institute 0, Omihi Women's Institute h c, Waikari Women's Institute c. Collection of snapshots, life <T): J. Drake 1, Miss B. Brake 2. Collection of snapshots. Nature (S): Edna Johnstone I, Mrs M. Jackson 2, Misa B. Brak* h c. Juveniles—School fewing (9): Tiolet Milligan 1, Marie Murray 2 and hc. School pcwir.g, under 10 years (4): Iri3 Barker 1, Betty Murray 2 and h c. Darning, for /rirls f"): Una Harrison 1, Dorothy Johnson 0, Isabel Stone h c. Darninpr, for boys (3): K. McKenzie 1, S. Uren 3. School knitting fill: Mario Murray 1, Violci Milligan 2, Winona Murray h c. SCHOOL WORK. Map of New Zealand (4): Una Harrison 1. George Roberts 2, Eric Gardner h c. Writing, under 14 years (11): Isabel Stone 1 Peggy Munro 2, Hazel Gardner h c. Writing, tinder 31 years (li): Olive Hannan 1, Dorothy Laredo 2, Jessie Armstrong h c. Writing, under 11 years, pencil: Ruth Murch 1, Rodnoy Murch 2. Pencil drawing (11): Hazel Gardner 1, Nancy Stone and Dorothy Johnson equal 2, Una Harrison h c. Colour worlt, over 10 years (10): Una, Harrison 1, Dorothv Jolrson and Georze Roberts equal 2, Barbara Potton li c. Crayon drawing, tinder 11 (81: Colin Hitchcock 1, Judith Maxwell 2, Ron Johnson h ?. Cravon drawing, under nine (11): Rodney Murch 1, Brnce Paterson 0, Barbara Johnson h a. Specimen of hand-work, basket mid raffia, etc. f2S': Tfabel Stone 1. Mario Murrav 2, Aiieen Meikle and Allen Roberts equal h c. SEEDS AND PRODUCE. Tciennial Ryegrass (2): E. Harrison 1, T. N. Gardner 2. Wheat, solid straw Tuscan (2)- S. B. Gibb 1, A. Stone 2. Algerian oata (3): S. B. Gibb 1, A. D. Fox 2, T. N. Gardner h c. Red clover (1): E. Harrison J White clover (1): E. Harrison 1. Oatsheaf chaff, white (1): S. Pannett 1. Oat,«heaf chaff, coloured (S): F. Roberts 1, Mrs Fleming 2, A. Stone h c. Potatoes, white M)- Mrs Fleming 1. D. McLeod 2 and h c. Potatoes, coloured (2): S. B. Gibb 1.

DISPLAY AT GLENTUNNEL.

Tho annual spring flower show organised by St. Luke's Anglican Church and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Glentunnel, wa3 held in the Public Hall, Glentunnel. Tho floral exhibits wore judged by Mrs Ridgen, the needlework section by Mis Derrett, and the primary school section by Mr Cartwright. Stalk were conducted by the Ladies' Guild. The awards were as follows: CUT BLOOMS. Collection of daffodils (5): Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs John Deann 2, Mrs James Deans 3. Three daffodils, long trumpet (4): Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs E. Harper 2, Lewis Wilson 3. Three daffodils, short trumpet (8): Lewis Wilson 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs J. Dickie and James Deans equal 3. Collection long trumpet daffodils (4): Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs J. G. Weastell 2, Mrs E. Harper 3. Three pheasant's oye daffodils! (2): Mrs John Deans 1. Collection polyanthus daffodils (2): Mt\s J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs J. G. Weastell 2. Cluster daffodils, three varieties (1): James Deans 1. Double daffodils, three stems (4): James Deans 1, Mrs John Deans 2. Collection double daffodils (4): Mr 3 J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs J. G. Weastell 2, Mrs John Deans 3. Hyacinths, three spikes (5): Mrs J. G. Weastell 1 and 3, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Primroses, one bunch, ono variety: Mrs John Deans and James Deans equal 1, Mrs John Deans 2, Challis Wilson 3. Primroses, three varieties, onn bunch of each (4): Mrs John Deans and James Deans equal 1, Mrs D. Boyes 2. Poly- i anthus, three stems (7): Mrs Jobn Deans 1, Miss N. Deans 2, James Deans 3. Polyanthus, three varieties (6): Mrs John Deans 1, 2, and 3. Violets, one variety, ono bunch (9): James Deans 1, Mrs John Deans 2, Mrs E. Harper 3. Violas, two varieties, six of each (C): Mrs D. Boycs 1 and 3, Mrs E. Harr>er 2. Pansies, four bloomp (4) : Mrs D. Boyes 1, Mrs John Dnar.3 2. Wallflowers, three spikes (3): Miss N. Deans 1, Mrs John Doans 2. Collection of flowsr-j ;2'j: James Deans 1, Mrs John Deans ii. DECORATIVE. Bride's posy (2): Miss Garland j. Miss J. Barlow 2. Basket of flowers '2): Miss Garland 1, Mias Barlow 2. Three* vases of flowers (5): Mrs James Deans 1, Mrs John Deans 2. Miss M. Dickie 3. Three vase-* of h.ardy flowers (3): Mrs .Tolin Deain l" Mrs James Deani 2. Lady's sin-av (3): Miss N. Deans 1, Miss Barlow 2, Miss Garland 3 Man's buttonhole (3): Miss N. Deans 1 Miss Garland 2. NEEDLEWORK. Traycloth, embroidered (S): Mrs D. Bove3 1, Miss M. Fuller 2. article (2): I Mies I. M. Gilmour 1, Mrs Green 2. D'oyley, j embroidered (3): Miss 1. Harrison I Mi" i G T. Charles 2. Flour-bag article (4): I Mies M. Fuller 3, Miss B. Towell 2. Hand- 1

worked npron (10): Mrs M. Dickie 1, Miss G. T. Charles 'Z. Cushion, hand-worked (3): Miss G. T. Charles 1, Miss I. Harrison 2. Table-centre, white (3): Miss I. Harrison 1. Table-centre, coloured (1): Mrs Butterfield 1, Mhs I Harriiion 2. Piece of fancy work (6): Miss G. T. Charles 1. One pair hand-knitted socks (1): Miss I. M. Gilmour 1. Any hand-knitted wool article (3): Mrs D. Eoyos 1, Miss Garland 2. PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION. Cookery—Four plain scones: R. Ferguson 1, D. Charles 2. Sponge 'sandwich: Nora Minks 1, Colin Blown 1. Four pikelets. Nora llinks 1, Dora Hinks 2. Crayon Drawing—Primers-' R. Brown 1. J. Aylward 2, T. Watson 3. Standards 1and II.: B. McDonald 1, E. Tilley 2, R. Ferguson 3. Standards 111. and IV.: id. Campbell 1, A. Anderson 2, C. Brown 3. Standards V. and VI. -. J. Broughton 1, P. Hinks 2, D. Charles ■'. Design for frieze: D. Charles 1 and 2, P. Weastell 3. Pencil Drawing—Standards I. and II.: G.Cherry 1, D. Loiifjstaff 2, A. Hinks 3. Standards 111. and IV.: (i. Gibson 1, Royal Marsh 2, B. Hardakrr 3. Standards V. and VI.: E. Hutton 1, 1-;. Ferguson 2, D. Charles ". Writing—Priinci*' Sliiilov Marsh 1, R. Brown 2, 15. Marshall 3. Standard I.: Bctly Gibbs 1, G. Cherrv 2, I) Loiyjslaff 3. Standard II.: Margaret While I,' I). Beatty 2, E. Fitzgerald 3. Standards 111. nnd IV.: G. Gibson 1, N. Smith 2. N. AVeastell '-•■ Standards V. and VI.: A. Wlivte 1, P. Weastell 2 and 3. Sum— D. CiiarK.s 1, !• llinks 2, PWeastell 3. Handwork—L J nmi'is: !:'. Avlwaid 1, J nek Jlarch 2, G. Hink* :j. Standards 1. and 11-: D. Beatty I, T. Johnston 2, A. Hinks 3. Standards 111. and IV. is-Lrls): D. Black 1, Lorna Mursh 2, M. Milne's. SUid.ird.s 111. and IV. (boys)- C. Brown 1, B. Hardaker -, V. Fitzgerald 3. Standard* V. and VI.: A. Broughton 1. I. Beuliv 2, 1). Prctidi.'.' 3. Woodwork Model—G'. Gibson I,' C. broughton 2. V. Prcstids;e 3. S'ewin-—Petticoat, anv colour: X. Jarma'i 1, A Anderson 2. Apron, hund-workod: I. Uocknd.ro 1, D. Charles 2. Pirce or fnm-v----«ork, Standards 1.. 11.. and ITI.: Margaret Jarman 1, Shirlev Marsli 2. Piece of fancvwerk, Standard.? IV., V., ,ml VI.- K. Fci?uSKon 1, X. Jarman ". X>\n\v ppwiii'.', Standards 1., n.. and II!.: T. Johnson 1. D. 2. P| a i n fl , n .; SVi .Standard.- IV.. V.. £n.l A l. : A. Anderson 1, F). Clvirk-s 2. Bei-t dam in sock or sloekin": R. Fi'iCTson 1. P. J!,, lk s 2. .Ar<Me'"mad.- fr.v, sv.?nr-bn ? : I. Watson 1. X. Hinks 2. Art id" inado from su-ar-bn- ('mvO; 17. Marshall 1. '••• Tillv 2. A'-Mel,. in-ulf fi-„„, su-ar-b.i-(Rirls): 1) Bcatlv 1. V. Gibson •>. fanvas and wool purses: P. Hinks 1. V). Prestidjre 2. DECORATIVE. Standards 1., 11., and 111., lady's spray: £■ Smitli 1, E. Fitzgerald 2, V. CibsoiffU. Standards IV., V., and VI., ladv'.-, spiav: JJ. (.hnrlen 1, X. .Smith 2. Staiul.utls 1., 1.. and 111., ma n's bulloiilmj':: G. Ferguson '•-,.' V ,- Sn " th 2, A. Ff;'«us„:i :;. Standards l I>., \., and VI., man's buttonhole :N. Smith 1, M. Campbell 2, D. 3. I

ANNUAL SHOW AT WAIMATE.

The annual .-|>riu;r show "1 St. I'aui's Ladies' Guild was held in Olympia Hall, Waimulc. The champion bloom of the show was exhibited by Mr J'. W. S. Jones. Messrs Dick and Clapperton, of Oamaru, judged in (he floral section, while Miss Fa milton, of Oamaru, judged tho decorative secI Lion. Mr W. P. lilauk, County Engineer, judged the meccano models. Various stalls were conducted by the women of the guild, and the response of tho public was most satistatcory. Results were: — CUT BLOOMS. Xarcishi, twelvo varieties (2): Mi:, J. K. Hill (Herbert; J, C. Coventry 2. Six varieties (3): F. \V. S. Jones 1 and cliampionship. Mrs ,1. K. Hill '■!. Mrs Hayma.n 3. Four varieties: Mrs J. J'l. Hill 1, llio Rev. A. M. (Jostain 2 and 3. Yellow, long trumpet (0): The lie v. A. M. Costain 1, Mrs J. L. Hill 2, !•'. W. S. Jones 3. White lon-; trumpet (2): Mrs J. K. Hill 1, Miss Uavnett I 2. Bi-colimrud trumpet (4): J''. W. *• .iuucM I, Airs 11. Haj-iimn 2, -Mrs -I .10. UiU 3. Leudsii (2): Mrs J. K. Hill 1, C. Coventry 2. Inconiparabilis (3): F. W. S. Jones J. Mrs J. 10. flili -', <.'. Coventry :!. Barrii: Mrs J. E. Hill 1. Pcoticus: Mrs J. K. Hill 1. Double (2): C. Coventry 3. Mrs J. li. Hill 'J. Hunch flowered (4): h. I'agu 3, Mrs J. JO. Hill 2. Miss Harnett 3. One yellow (5): Mrs J. JO. Bill 1, C Coventry 2 and 3. One white (3): Miss Bariiett -1, Mrs J. K. Hill 2. JO. Page 3. One Id-colour: -Mrs J. E. Hill 1. Red cup varieties (2): ]■'. W. S. Jones J, Mrs J. E. Hdl 2. Three varieties narcissi (2): Rev. A. M. Costain 1, E. Paj;o 2. Hyacinth.,—-Four varieties (2): Dr. 'J'. W. Wvlie 3. Mrs Ambrose Jackson 2. lhree varieties (2): Mrs C. Coventry 1. Mrs Urentoii 2. One hvacinth: Dr. T. W. W.vlio 3. Collection spring bloom, grown in open f4): The Rev. A. M. Costain 1, Mrs J. O. Hayinau 2, Mrs J. ileuzies 3. Antinont'S (5): Mrs J. 0. Hay I, Mrs Winchester '.'. tho Kev. A. M. Costain 3. WallHowcrs—Single (0): Mrs Harnett 3, Jlr, Urenton 2. Mrs Coventry 3. Double (2): Mr.- Coventry 1, Mr.- J. Mcn/.ies _. I'antH's (5): Mrs J. Menzics 1, Mrs Lrc;iton 2. Mrs Hayman 3. Violas (li): Mrs Coventry J, Miss Laruv.it "' lMlyumlms—Six (!0: Miss 11. Cameron 1. Mrs Winchester 2. Mrs Graham .i. Ihio(ri): Miss H. Cameron J, Mrs J. i- D'H -; Mi-s K. Clarke 3. . Primroses —Six vaneiie.- ( o ) . ~u ' ~,'.. nctt I. Mis .1. C Hay 2, Mr., J. L. Hil. „. Sleuk: Mr- M.-Ken/ic 1. . Flowering .-.ln'tibs (2): Mr.-, Dailey L - ul -= Harnett 2. DECORATIVL. lloatiu" bowl (4): Mrs R. li. White 1, .Mrs L. V. BrenUm 2, Mr.s J. Meiuies o. Bowl flowers, narcissi excluded (3): Miss li m I and 3. Mrs Dailey 2. Lasliel flower,, no narci-si (5): Mrs Urenton 1, Miss Haima 2. Mrs Coventry. 3. Howl '^'^-1 (li): Mrs J:. JI. While 1, Mr; K. H. U hue and Miss Hanna (equal) 2, Mrs R. V. Harris

i. Basket narcissi (J.) : Miss Ilanna 1, Mrs C. Coventry and Mrs K. P. Harris (equal) 2. Vase, arranged for effect (4) : Miss Hanna 3' Mrs Brenton 2. Mrs White 3. Three vases (2): Miss Barnett 1, Mrs Brenton 2. Vaso Iceland poppies: Mrs R. P. Harris 1. Vase snowflakes (0) : Miss Hanna 1 and 2, Mrs l'reeee 3. J.ady's spray (5): Mrs Brenton 1, Mrs J. Neely 2, Mrs J. Monzies and Miss "W. Harrison (equal) 3. Man's huttonhole (4): Mrs Brenton 1, Mrs Coventry 2, Mr.s A. 10. Lewis 3. Basket primroses (2): Mrs J. Menzies 1, Mrs Brenton 2. Basket polyanthus (8): Miss Hanna 3, Mrs Brenton and Miss Hanna (equal) 2, Mrs Coventry 4. Decorated mantelpiece (2): Mrs Coventry 3. Mrs Brenton 2. . Bridesmaid's bouquet' (1): Mrs Brenton 3. VEGETABLES. Winter rhubarb (2): Mrs J. Menzies 1, It Ccventry 2. Rhubarb: K. Coventry 1. Cauliflower: It. Coventry 3. Spring cabbage: R. Coventry 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Vase flowers, boy or girl under 12 (5): Miss Jeai- Harris 1, Miss P. Buckingham -, Howard Chamberlain 3. Bowl flowers, boy or girl -under 12 (4): Miss Ella. Johns 1. Wrt r Callander '-', Miss J. Buckingham o. Ladies'' Bnrav (5): Miss Jean Harris 1, Miss T Buckingham .2. .Miss V. Cal ander and Mis" Ella "Johns (equal) 3. Man's buttonhole (U): Miss P. Buckingham 3, Miss J. n k eSr X » 3 zies J. 1 ; - Vincent 2. OHOKA METHODIST CHURCH. Th,. lollowiii-.' are additional awards in the flower show organised by th,- Ohofca Methodist congregation >- J U.MUK. Cuokiii" -Sponge sandwich (3>: Jri-aiices Kcvern and El.cn Kevcrn inrie -Vshe 3. Plain scones (4). ruoima Kevcrn 1 li"™ Kevern and Frances Eevern haual) 3 Biscuits (0): Tl.el.ua Kevern 1, viipii Kevern 2. Mabel Jones 3. Ll r (7): Thelma Eeyorn 1 Fl, Kevern 2, Krauocs Kevern 3. Kn.t----i, J.IICU * j X"air<; Holland '• KJulngrplain wool (0): Ellen Kevern 1, [ami' 2 Hiindkirehicf (1) : Miss Stevenson 1- .=,.h00l Work— Wriiiug. standards 1. and ,r ii): Ainrlia Pnll.-y >- Mcre Joly.Kon -a. • .-, - •! Wriiin"- Standards 111. ana iv"'";io) U -"Br.cc Swite'l'la 1 Winifred Cramp--111 - V., Biro HonaiHl 3. Writing \. and \°< T'.n- Thdmi Keveru- t, Miss Stevenson J 'r ( } \l I 3 Mai Standards 111. and 'vr> Tin Cottle 1 i, Bru.e Switella 2. I\. (-)• •?'•"' \. i vj (io): Thelma Map. &» M j«f 1 8^ 1 f, Il ,, S%„bara Mossman 3. Mcrrin 1 Kath Dumck 3.

OXFORD METHODIST CHURCH.

The following are additional awards in the flower show held under the auspices of tho Oxford Methodist Church :—■ . SCHOOL SECTION. Woodwork model, under 12: Adrian Roberts 3. Woodwork model, under 16: Albert Clarke 1 and 3, Gordon Handley and Thomas McCahon 2, Dudley Gainsford 1 equal. Exhibit of writing in ink, Standards I. and.ll.: Wellcsley Hawke 1, John Adamson 2. Writin" in ink, Standards 111. and IV.: Bruce Norton 1, Patricia Barnett 2, Betsy Haivko 3. Writing in ink, Standards V. and \l. (30), an excellent class: Marion Hawke 1, T Pachnatz 2, C. Lassen 3, V. Fenwick 4, P Hi"ginson S, M. Meyers 6. Pencil drawing (Standards 111. and IV.): Sydney Thompson 1 and 4, Ronald Adamson 2 \_ and 8. Pencil drawing. Standards V. and VI. (22): A. Clarke 1, Marion Hawke 2, V. Fenwick 3, In. Skurr 4, M. McGrath 3, D. Butler 6, W. McCahcn 7. # FIELD AND GARDEN PRODUCTS. Wheat (Tuscan): Herb. Cederman 1, Stanley Skurr 2. Wheat, any other variety: E. A. Woodiield 1. Oats (Gartons): W. M. Dalley 1, Stanley Skurr 2. Oats (Duns): L. J. Early 1, Wra. Dalloy 2. Ryegrass, seed (perennial): L. G. Fantham 1 and 2, Stanley Skurr 3. Ryegrass seed (Italian): Wm. Dalley 1, L. G. Fantham 2 and 3. Six table potatoes, white: H. Cederman 1 and 2, Stanley Skurr 3. Six seed potatoes, white: H. Cederman 1 and 4: L. G. Fantham 2, Wm. Dalley 3. Six (-able potatoes, other than white: Win. Dallev 1, H. Cederman 2. Six seed potatoes, other than white: L. C-. Fantham 1 and 3, Stanley Skurr 5, E. A. Woodiield 4. Three leeks: Stanley Skurr 1, R E. Judson 2. Rhubarb, one bunch: Stanley Skurr 1, Wm. Dalley 2. Collection of vegetables: R. E. Judson 1. Ba-g of oatsheaf chaff: C. C. Early 1, E. A. Woodfield 2, Stanley Skurr 3. Most points: Stanley Skurr.