FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21285, 3 October 1934, Page 8

FLOWER SHOWS

♦ —- SYDENHAM METHODIST CHURCH

A SPLENDID DISPLAY There -was an excellent display at the annual Bpring flower show of tho Sydenham Methodist Church, whi-h was opened by tho Uov. Clarenco Eaton, president of the Methodist Conference, yesterday afternoon. Mr Eaton said thore was nothing more appropriate for tho church to undcrtnko than a flower show. Ho said ho was sorry not to see so big an array as usual, but wealnor conditions had been adverse llio judges expressed satisfaction at the standard of the exhibition and were especially pleased with tho entries in tho cut howors. shrubs, and polyanthi section* The champion bloom in tho show, Sir Guvon exhibited by Mr G. Cade, was a partW larly flno specimen. The following committee was responsible for the arrangements:—President, tho Rev. £ a y K ' ch! >rds: secretary and treasurer, Mrs M K. Stephens; stewards, Mrs G. A. Withcll, Misses It. Btllcns and A. Wise. Messrs S II Maddren. W. Dobbs, G. A. Wifhell, J. Lenme, D. C. McCaughorn, It. Wright, J. Frv J. Schumacher. C. Brown. The judges it! JJ 1 " sections were as follows: Daftodlls, cut flowers, and vegetables, Mr F. Jones; decorative, Mrs J. 11. Robinson; cakos. Mrs J. G. Robb; photography and wing pictures. Mr A. McClay. During tho evening motion pictures wore shown, and the Waimaivi orchestra piaved several items. Mr Richards later pnhentod tho prizes to the successful competitors. Tho following were the awards:— DAI'TUDILH Collection of daffodil?. 12 vnriiiies f2): G. Cade 1. Miss It. Billons 3. Collection vf daffodils, six varieties (2): Mi.-. 11. Billens 1, G. Cade 2. Collection of daffodils, three varietlos (d) : G, Cade- X. airs S. R. Kvlson 3, Miss R. Billens v h c. Collection of polyanthus daffodils, three vases (2) : G. Cade I, Miss R. pillens 2. Champion singlo bloom (4) : G. Cade 1 and championship, Miss R. Billens 3. Collection of double daffodils, three vases (2): G. Cado 1, Miss It. Billons 2. Best daffodil in show: G. Cade. OCT FLOWERS Collection of primroses, -six \ases (2): Miss It. Billens 1. A. 11. Turner 2. Collection of, polyanthus, six vases (5): Miss R. Billens 1. Mrs 11. Middloton 2. Mrs A. 11. Turner v h c. One variety primroses (2): Miss R. Billons 1, Miss Margaret Dobbs 2. Collection o£ violas, six vases (1): Mrs A. H. Turner 1. Collection o{ auriculas, six vases (2): Mrs A. 11. Turner 1, Mrs J. L. Vartha 2. Collection of hyacinths, three stems (1): Mrs A. 11. Turner 1. Three vases cut flowers (2): Mrs A. 11. Turner 1, Miss li. Billens 2. Collection of outdoorgrown cut flowers, six vases (1): Mrs A. 11. Turner 1. Six voses flowering shrubs, six varieties (4) : Mrs P. Price 1, Ewart G. Smith 2. Mrs A. H. Turner v h c. Collection of flowering bulbs, three varieties (3) : Mrs A. 11. Turner 1, Mrs li. Billons 2. Blackmora Memory Cup, for most points for blooms: G. Cado. DECORATIVE Decorated table (5): Mrs J. E. Cowell 1 and 2, Miss A. Billens h c. Basket of flowers (4) : Mis 3 Carey 1, Miss It. Billens 2, Mrs J. E. Cowell 3. Bouquet (2): Mrs J. E. Cowell 1. Floating bowl (-t) : Mrs F. Warr 1, Mrs Ewart Smith 2, Miss R. Billens 3. Vase of spring flowers (3) : Miss R. Billens 1 and 2. Bowl of spring bulbs (3): Miss R. Billens 1, Mrs J. E. Cowell 2. Victorian posy (2): Mr 3J. E. Cowell 1. Under 21 Years—Basket of flowers (1): Miss Gweii Stephens 1. Floating bowl (2): Miss Gwen Stephens 1. Bowl of spring bulbs (1): Miss Gwen Stephens 1. Sixteen Years and under —Collection of flowors (1): Audrie Henham 1. Vase of flowers (4): Joan Smith and Audrie Henham (equal) 1, Gordon Byfield 3, Gwen Jones h c. Bowl of flowers (2): Audrie Henham 1, Gwen Jones 2. VEGETABLES Collection of vegetables, six kinds (2): J. Lennio 1. Six parsnips (1): O. A. Withell 1. Six carrots (1): G. A. Withell 1. Six potatoes (3): G. A. Withell 1 and 2. Plato of apples (1): G. Lucking 1. PHOTOGRAPHY Landscape (8): C. E. F. Evans 1 and 2. Seascape (3): Afiss O. Collett 1, Mrs 11. Davie 2. Portrait ('.'.): Mrs R. Davie 1 and 2. Animal study (<t) : Miss 0. Collett 1, Mrs P. Davie- 2. Child study (8): -Miss O. Collett 1 and 2. Best group (8): Miss 0. Collett 1 and 2. Wing pictures (made from chocolate paper wrappers), collection of six (2): Gordon Browne I. Collection of three (1): David Thomson 1. COOKERY Plato of pikelets (2): Miss Jean Ivory 1. Plain scones (7): Miss Dorothy Withell 1, Mrs V. Warr 2. Date scones (3): Mrs J. Sherriffs 1, Mrs F. Warr 2. Assorted biscuits (2): Miss L. Stephens 1. Seed cake (3): Mrs W. Watson 1, Miss Dorothy Withell 2. Fruit cake (1): Mrs G. A. Withell 1. Mixed cakes (1): Miss L. Stephens 1. Madeira cake (2): Mrs I. Warr 1. Sausage rolls (1): Mrs V. Price 1. Chocolate cake (1): Miss L. Stephens 3. Iced cake (2): Mrs McClelland 1. Golden grist display (2): Miss It. Schumacher 1, Mrs Holdsworth 2. Those in charge of the various stalls were as follows: —Fancy goods, Mesdamcs A. Robertson, L. McClelland. A. Gilmore, Misses E. Milson and I. Corey; cakes, Misses A. Bell and L. Stephens, Mrs L. Henham. and Mrs R. Richards; sweets MrsD. C. McCauchorn; variety, Mrs J. Leniue: produce, Mrs A. 11. Turner and Mrs J. L. 0 well: afternoon tea, Mesdames 11. Boniface, 11. Ward, J. Sherriffs, and L. H. Browne.

DISPLAY AT PAPANUI Tho third annual rpring flower »liow held by St. Giles' Presbyterian Church una opened yesterday afternoon by the president (Mr- M. E. Lyons). The entries numbered more than 800. being equal to the number staged last year. Nearly 200 were present at tllo opening. Mr Lyons congratulated Hie committee- on its splendid work, and spoke of the groat influence of horticulture. Mr O. W. B. Anderson, the patron, and also nn exhibitor of daffodils, Baid the display of blooms was of exceptionally high merit. Other speakers wero Mr L. IS. Hart, president of the Canterbury Jlortieultur.il .Society, Mr L. Darton, and the Kev. \\. U. Orboll. The opening ceremony concluded with the presentation of bouquets to Mr 3 M. E. Lyons and Mrs O. W. 13. Anderson by Pcffgy Borgfeldt and Alison Kennedy. Tho champ : onship award in the amateur or novice daffodil classes was won by Mrs E. Gerard with a vase of three Incompariihilis. Tho premier trumpet daffodil was a seedling grown by Mr O. W. B. Anderson. Tlie award for the premier daffodil was wou by Mr G. Lewis with a speeimon of Kiligrew. Special nxlrbits of narcissi were shown by Sir It. Hoaton Rhodes, Mr O. W. li. Anderson, Mr W. Bnleh, and Mr G. Lewis. A feature of the show was an outstanding exhibit by Mr A. V. Gibson of pot plants, including ferns and shrubs. In the evening tho pupils of Miss Marion Grose, gave some delightful dances, and other items were given by Mr and Mrs C. Brown. The show will he continued this afternoon and evening, when items will be given by juveniles of the Scottish Society and a gymnastic display by boys from tho Presbyterian Home. The awards wero as follows: — DAFFODILS (Judge: Mr \V. Balch) Open—Collection of daffodils, 12 varieties, three stems of each, namc-d: G. Lewis 1, O. U\ 11. Anderson 2. Three trumpet daitodils: O Lewis 1. Three double daffodils: G. Lewis 1, Mrs E. 11. Ashby 2. Six varieties of daffodils <:>): G. Lewis 1, O. W. B. Anderson 2. Threo seedling daffodils (;!): <-'• Louis 1, B. Penlington 2. Threo red cups (2): IS. Penlington 1, (I. Lewis 2. Incomparabilis daffodils (2): O. W. 1). Anderson 1. G Lawis 2. Leedsii, daffodils (3): 0. W. b! Anderson 1, G. Lewis 2, li. Penlington h c. Amateur—Collection of daffodils (5): \V. J. Butcher I, !•'. M. Chadwick 2, 13. Penlington 3. Threo trumpet daffodils (9): v>. J. Butcher 1, Mrs G. Greig 2, Mrs f,. .Penlington 3. Three Incomparabilis dauod Is (8): Mrs E. Gerard 1, W. J. Butcher 2, G. A. Greig 3. Three Barrii daffodils i' 7): \V, J. Butcher 1 and 2, G. A. Greig n. Three Leedsii daffodils (7): V-. J. Butcher 1, Mrs L. Gerard 2, F. M. Chad- | wick 3. Three double daffodils (4): Mrs JJ. j Ashby 1. \V. .7. Butcher 2. j Novice—Collection of daffodils, six distinct varieties (4): Shoiia Watson 1, .L | Roberts 2, A. Boyd 3. One trumpet daffodil: | P. M. Chadwick 1, Shona Watson 2, ,7. j Roberta 3. Ono lncnniparabilis daffodil:} Shono Watson 1, .7. Roberta 2, F. M. Chad- , wick ,'!. One Barrii daffodil: J. Roberts 1, Shona Watson 2. One Leedsii daffodil: F. M. Chadwick 1, Mrs E. 11. Ashby \i. One Poeticus daffodil: P. M. Chadwick 1, J. Roberts 2. SINGLE VASE COMPETITION Amateur —Lord Koherts (■(): F. M. Chad-! wick 1, W. ,T. Butcher 2. Bernardino (5): P. M. Chadwick 1, Mrs E. Gerard 2. Great Warley: F. 11. Chadwick 1, 11. It. H. Gardiner 2, Mrs E. Gerard 3. Noble: G. A. Greig 2 and 3. War Cloud: H. 11. H. Gardiner 1. Silver Plane: F. M. Chadwick 1, Loli Anderson 2. Any Poetaz: P. M. Chadwick 1, W. J. Butcher 2, H. H. H. Gardiner 3. Fleetwing: F. SI. Chadwick i, Lord Kitchener: W. .7. Butcher 1, If. 11. 11. Gardiner 2. Buxted: P. M. Chadwick 1. W. ,T. | Butcher 2. JJospodnr: F. M. Chadwick I, j W. J. Butcher 2. Crtesus: VV. J. Batcher

1, 11. 11. 11. Gardiner 2. Poeticus (named) : W. J. Butcher 1 and 2, l\ M. Chadwick 3. Any doublo, named: W. J. Butcher 1, Mrs E. Gorard 2. CUT FLOWERS Amateur-—Hyacinths, not less than two distinct varieties (4): \V. J. Butcher 1, airs E. 11. Ashby 2. Anemones, two varieties (2): Mrs E. Gerard 1. Mrs G. G. Greig 2. Six varieties single- primroses or polvanthus (2): E. Rickerby 1, Mrs K. 11. Ashby 2. Exhibit of violets: Mrs E. 11. Ashby 1. Six kinds of. outdoor-grown cut flowers, excluding narcissi: Mrs E. Gerard I. Snowflakes (1): Mrs E. 11. Ashby 1. Violas (3): Mrs E. Gerard 1 and -. Freesias (2): Peggv Borgfeldt 1, Mrs G. G. Greig 2. Wat'lflowcrs (2): Mrs A. Borgfeldt I, Mrs G. G. Greig 2. Flowering shrubs (2): Miss Dodds 1, Mrs Gerard 2. VEGETABLES (Judge: Mr M. J. Barnett.) Collection of six distinct kinds of vegetables (5): Mrs G. E. Moore 1, Mrs E. H. Asliby 2. Onions (2): Miss Watson 1, Mrs K. 11. Ashby 2. Asparagus (2): Ronald Dixon 1, Mrs A. Borgi'uldt 2. Lettuce: A. Baxter 1. DECORATIVE (Judge: Mr W. A. Erasmuson.) Decorated basket of flowers (5): Mrs R. A. Cox 1 and 2, Miua Watson h c. Two vases daffodils, own foliage: Mrs O. A. Wisiang 1, Mrs 11. A. Cox 2, Mrs S. Gerard h c. Ono howl daffodils, own foliage: Mrs A. G. Wisiang 1. -Mrs R. A. Cox 2 and li c. Bowl spring flowers: Mrs R. A. Cox 1 uml 2, Mrs A G. Wisiang h c, Lady's ermine spray: -Mrs R. A. Cox J, Miss L. J. >,V;i.--oii 2, J. L. Wood h «■. HOME COOKING (Judge: Miss A. R. Powell.) Plain scones: Mm Iloffniano 1, A. Baxter 2, Mrs liamilion l\ c. Girdle scones: Mrs JI. Can- J, Mrs Dow 2, Mrs 11. Can- h c. V, Unlcmeal scones: Mrs A. Borgfeldt 1, Mrs 11. Can- 2. Shortbread: Mrs 11. Carr 1 and 2, Mrs Burns h c. Sausage rolls: Mrs Small J. .Mrs E. Shirlaw 2. Mrs Burns h (. Assented biscuits, six vaviotios: Mrs E. Kemilo 1, .\. Baxter 2. Pikelets: -Mrs Hoffmann 1. Mrs E. Shirlaw 2, Mrs D. Dodds l\ c. Kilt loaf: .Mrs A. Borgfeldt 1. Mrs D. Roberts 2, Mrs G. G. Mooro h c. Wheatmeal loaf: Mrs E. Tomkios 1. Date loaf: Mrs A. Borgfeldt 1, Mrs Smith 2, Mrs D. Roberts h c. Madeira cake: Miss F. Cone 1, Mrs G. Barnard 2. Sultana eake: Mrs A. Borgfeldt 1, Mrs Smith 3, Mrs W. Briggs h c. Fruit cake: Mrs Church 2. Ginger I bread, without eggs: Mrs A. Barnard 1, 1 Mrs G. Wbnll 2, Mrs Tillman h c. Sponce sandwich: Mrs A. .1. G. Smith 1. Mrs W. E. Bielby 2, Mrs Dow li c. Coffee cak-: .Mrs Keniiii' 1, Mrs Smith 2. Apple pie: Mrs E. A. Wnrsdell 1, Mrs Smith 2. Plum puddinf, suet: Mrs Carr 1 and 2. MEN'S COOKING Six scones: h. Barnard 1, 11. Carr 2. Sponge sandwich: 11. Hamilton 1, E. E. Borgfeldt 2. HOME INDUSTRIES (Judge: Miss A. 11. Powell.) Marmalade: Mrs Warick 1, Mrs Neilson 2, Mrs 11. R. Green h c. Jellies: Mrs 11. Carr 1, Mrs G. G. Greig 2, Mrs Wray h c. Jams: Mrs 11. Carr 1 and 2, Mrs A. Borgfeldt h c. Tomato sauce: Mrs 11. Carr 1 and 2, Mrs A. Borgfeldt h c. Pickles or chutney: Mrs Asliby 1. Mrs H. Carr 2 and h c. Tomato relish: Mrs H. Carr 1. Preserved tomatoes: Mrs 11. Carr 1 and 2, Mrs G. G. Oreig h o. Butter, homa-made: Mrs G. O. Moore I, Mrs McCausland 2. Preserved fruits: Mrs Neilson 1, Mrs 11. Carr and Mrs O. G. Greig (equal) 2. Six ben eggs: Mrs Cooper 1, Mrs A. Borgfeldt 2. Plain toffee: Mrs C. J. Biggs 1, Mrs A. Borgfeldt 2. Coconut ice: —. Nisbet 1, Miss E. Cone- 2. Turkish delight: Mrs Gibson 1, Mrs Bandy 2, Miss E. Green h c. Fudge: —. Nisbet 1, Mrs A. Borgfeldt 2. Bar home-made snap: Mrs 11. Carr 1 and 2. NEEDLEWORK (Judge: Mrs M. E. Lyons.) Worked apron: Miss Jean Neilson 1, Mrs Large 2, D. Chapman h c. Embroidered tray cloth: C. A. McDonald 1, D. Chapman 2, Mrs Sutherland h c. Whito or coloured embroidered supper cloth: C. A. McDonald I, Miss K. Copsey 2 and h c. Ducliesse set: Mrß W. Morris I, Mrs W. K. Dalley 2, Miss K. Copsey h c. Knitted tea cosy: Mrs Barnard 1, Mrs Sutherland 2. Knitted jumper or cardigan: Mrs Cooper 1, Miss Hutchison 2, Miss Boivmau h c. Knitting, any article: Miss M. Sanders 1. Mrs Tulloch 2, Mrs A. T. Hardia li c. Knitted garment, child's wear: Mrs A. T. Ilardio 1, Miss M. Sanders 2, Mrs A. T. llardie h c. Men's sox or children's stockings: Miss V. Black 1, Mrs A. T. llardie 2, Mrs I. Barker li c. Worked cushion: L. llight 1, Miss N. L. Wilson 2, Miss D. Chapman h c. Worked nightdress: Miss N. L. Wilson 1. Crochet work: Mrs 11. Tail 1, Miss Bowman 2, Miss N. L. Wilson ti e. J'ieco of tatting: Miss Ambridge 1, Mrs Jones 2 and h c. Work of art: Mrs H. J. Carr 1, Mrs Jamieson 2, D. C. Chapman h c.

oim,r>nKN'B kioctiox Horticultural—Daffodils: Nancy Mulliolland 1, Doreen Fry 2. Six diiffodila, two varieties Jean Webster i, Nancy Mulliollund -, J. McDonald h c. Vuse of flowers: Doreen Fry J. Stocks: Francis Hamilton 1. Two men's buttonholes: Ada Meiuics 1, B. Noilsoii 2, M. Borgfeidt and I*. Borgfeidt (uii.iul) v.. Bowl of flowers: Jj. Neilson i, Doreen Fry 2, M. BorgfeWt 3, P. Borgfeidt li a. Lady's Epray: Ada Meiuies 3, Peggy Borgfeidt li, A. Men/.ica h e. Decorated bucket of flowers: Merlene Biggs 1, Jean lii-"!* a, M. Borgfeidt h. c. Posy: Kathleen Small 1, L. Neilson 2, Ada Menzies li c. Mode! garden: Marjoriu Borgfeidt 1, Jean Gibson 1!, Merlene Biggs h c. Collection of weeds: Jean Bigg* 3. Cooking—Scones: J. Webster 1, Maunco Burrows li, E. Tomkies ii c. li.ock cakes: Peggy Harmon 1, Peggy Common 2, Mariorie' Borgfeidt h c. Sausage rolls: Ada Mcnzica 1, Peggy Harman li, Morjone Borgfeidt h c. Sponge, sandwich: Nolit Oromplon 1, Allen Kettle 2, H. Hamilton h c. Hen eggs: Peggy Borgfeidt 1, Olivo Larcombe 2. lien eggs, tinted: Marjono Lorgfeldt 1, George Biggs 2. Bantam eggs: Joan Becker I, J. Webster 2. Joo Biju-s It c. Plain toffee: Merlene Biggs 1. M nr -'°™ Borgfeidt 2. Nut toffee: Marjorie, Jlorgfeldt ], Merlcne Biggs li. Needlework—Worked apron: M. Borgfeidt 1 IVggv Hitciiie 2, Sylvia Zimmerman be. Article made from sugar-bag: Ada Menz.es t and li. Dressed doll: Joan Be,ker_ 1, •Iran Biggs 2, Annie Biggs h c. Knitting, nnv garment: Ngnire Throp 1. Joan Becker " 'K. McDonald h c. Knitting, any nrticln: Joan Becker 1, Nola Orompton 2, B. Me"children's' Art (judge. Mr J. Mcßeod) Writing, National Anthem: Joyce Davidson 1 .Tovce Lange 2. Specimen writing, open: o'ieilv Frascr 1, Jean Howard 2 Freehand drawing, open: B. Noble 1 Mrrlenr- ll,eg. " • Prnvon drawing: Ada Menvies J, Mariorie Bnr<-feldt 2. Model aeroplane or (seaplane: H." Davies. Article made from wood: Toe- Rig"c Collection of New Zealand Ktampi: Cirily Km-or 1, Nola Orompton 2. Collection of wooden match 1>otc«: J. Chap-mn-i Cover scene class 1: Betty Kevern 1, KaMi'leen Cameron 2. Class 2: Marjory Tindall 1, D. 0. Orchard 2.

METHODIST CHURCH, SPRINGSTON A LARGE ENTRY A flower show under the auspices of the Springston Methodist Chnrrh was held in the Public Hall. Tho quality of the blooms and the number of entries -were greatly in advance of past shows. The distinction of exhibiting the chnmpion bloom fell to Mr T. Memory, while tho district championship for a collection of 12 varieties of narcissi was won by the Rev. C. 11. Kendon. Mr P. Jones, of Christchurch, exhibited a collection of narcissi and daffodils. Tho judges were: —Narcissi, cut flowers, and vegetables, Mr F. Jones (Christchurch) ; decorative, cookery, and fancy work Mrs W B. Cunningham and Miss Candy, of Brookside. Tho commitleo in charge of the show was headed by Mr Kendon as chairman. Mrs T. Memory as secretary, and Miss M. Mounce assistant. The show was declared open by the Rev F. B. Lawrence, of Leeston. During the evening Mr C. Mills, of Lincoln, gave two humorous recitations. Competition winners were as follows: — Shooting, E. J. Harris; women's quoits, Miss M. Mounce; men's quoits, T. Memory; cake. Mrs T. Thompson and Miss N. Ilei'niseh (equal). The awards were: — NARCISSI 1 Three trumpets, varieties (3): Rev. C. H. Kendon 1. Three trumpets bicolour (S) : Mrs W. Mounce 1, Mrs E. J. Harris 2. Threo trumpets, nl! yellow (5): T. Memory 1 Rev. C. H. Kendon 2. \V. Memory h c. Three Incomparabilis, varieties (:>) : K. Thornm,;i 1, Rev. C. 11. Kendon 2. Mrs P.. J. Harris :i. Three Incomparabilis. yellow (■I): Rev. C. If. Kendon 1. J. Stafford 2. .Threo Incomparabilis, white perianth (7): I Kev. C. 11. Kendon L Mrs W. Mounce. 2, R. Thomson ,'i. Three Inoinparabiiis, coloured cup (4): Rev. C. JI. Kendon 1, K. Thomson 2. Three Barrii, varieties (5): Mrs E. J. Harris 1, .J. Stafford li. Three Barrii, one variety (8): Mrs E. J. Harris 1. It. Thomson 2. Rev. F. B. Lawrence 3. Three JjecdHi. giant cup variety 16): Rev. ('. 11. Kendon 1 and fl, ,7. Stafford 2. Three Leedsii. small cup (4): Rev. 0. H. Kendon 1, T. Memory 3. Three Poeticus (4): Mrs E. J. Harris 1. R. Thomson 2. Fix narcissi (2): Rev. C. H. Kendon 1, U. Thom.-on 2. Three polvanthus narcissi (6) : MiFs M. Hughes 1. J. Stafford 2 and 3. Three douhlo narcissi IT): Rev, 0. H. Kendon 1 and 3, Rev. F. B. Lawrence 2. Ons trumpet, yellow (0): Rev. C. H. Kendon 1 and 2, R. Thomson 3. One trumpet, white (3): J Stafford 1 and 2. One Incomparabilis. all yellow (3): Rev. C. H. Kendon 1, ,7 Stafford 2. One Incomparabilis, yellow and while (1): Mrs E. J. Harris 1, Mrs W. Mounce 2, Rev. C. H. Kendon 3. Or.o Incomparabilis, coloured cup (7): J. Stafford 1, U Thomson 2, Rev. C. H. Kendon

3. One Barrii (8): T. Memory 1, J. Stafford 2. Ono Leedsii, giant cup (0): J. Stafford 1, Rev. C. H. Kendon 2. One Leedsii, email cup (5) : J. Stafford 1, Rev. C. 11. Kendon 2, T. Memory 3. One Poeticus (3): R, Thomson 1, Mrs E. J. Harria 2. One polyanthus or bunched narcissi (4) : J. 1 Stafford 1 and 2. One double narcissi (4) : Rev. C. 11. Kendon 3, J. Stafford 2. Twelve blooms, noviro class: Mrs B. J. Harris 1, Mrs J. Marshall 2. Twelve varieties of narcissi, ono o£ each, open (1) : Rov. C. H. Kendon 1. CHAMPION BLOOMS Trumpet: T. Memory. Incomparabilis: T. Memory. Leedsii: J. Stafford. Pocticus: R. Thomson. Champion of champions: T. Memory. ART FLOWERS' Violets, six blooms (2): Mra E. J. Harris 1 and 2. Hyacinths, three heads ('!)• Miss A. Marshall I, T. Memory 2. Hyacinths, one head (2): W. Memory l "t. Memory 2. Three anemones (4): 'W.' Memory 1, Mrs Hughes 2. Auriculas, four heads (3): Mrs Archbold 1 and 2. Primroses, three varieties. three blooms each (1): Mis T. Pearson 2. Polyanthus, three, varieties, one truss of each (7): .Mrs E. J. Harris 1 and 2, T. Memory 3. Violas, three varieties (2): Mrs Hughes 1, Mrs P. Greaves 2. Pansies, three flowers (2): Mrs P. Greavos 1. Camellias, three blooms (H):' Miss A. Marshall 1, W. Memory 2, Mrs \V. Mounce 3. Wallflowers, three trusses ('1): Mrs Hughe} 1, Mrs Simpson 2. Collection of spring flowers (2) : Mrs E. J. Harris 1, Mrs T. Greaves' 2. Collection of spring flowering shrubs (4): Miss A. Marshall 1, Mrs Simpson 2. Any (lower not, in schedule (5): .Mrs E. J. Harris J. Miss L. lumber 2. DECORATIVE Decorated basket (1): Miss E. Bailey 1, Mrs Hushes 2, Mrs \V. Poryman 3. Vase of daffodils, any foliage (7): Mrs Kendon 1, Miss A. Marshall 2, Miss E. Bailey 3. liowl of daffodils, any foliage (4): Miss E. Bailey J, Miss A. Marshal] 2, Mrs R. Thomson 3. Bowl of flowers (not daffodils) any foliage, (7): Mrs Simpson 1 and 3, Miss E. Bailey 2. Vase of (lowers dun daffodils), any foliage Hi): Miss A. Marshall 1 and 2, Mrs It. Thomson 3. Lady's tijiray (5): Mrs E. Bailey 1 and 3, Airs K. Thomson 2. Man's buttonhole (41 : Miss E. Bailey 1 and 3, Mrs R. Thomson 2. VEGETABLES Six white potatoes (5): W. Memory 1. Six red potatoes (3): Miss D. Keast 1, W. Memory 2. One lettuce (4): W. Momorv J, J. Campion 2. Three red beet (.'!): W". Memory 1 and 2. Three leeks (2): Mrs J. Black-more 1, T. .Memory 2. Three parsnips (3): W. Memory 1 and 2. Three ■Ion;,- carrots (2): \V. Memory 1 and 2. Three short carrots (1): W. Memory 1. Six spring onions (3): T. Memory 1, W. Memory 2. Six hen eggs, white (3): Airs S. Bray 1, Miss D. Keast 2. Six hen eggs, brown (2): Miss M. Mounce 1. Six duck eggs (1): Miss M. Kime, 1. Three bantam eggs (5): Miss F. Illakemorc 1, Miss M. Mounce 2 and 3. Jar of pickles (1) : Miss D. Keast 1. Jar of marmalade (2): Miss D. Keast 1, Mrs Howarlh 2. Jar of jam (1): Miss D. Keast 2. COOKING Chocolate cake (fi): Miss Phyllis Blakemore 1, Mrs Peryman 2, Mrs Kime 3. Sultana cake (fi): Mrs Kime 1, Mrs Oreaves 2, Mrs Bray 3. Ginger cake (5): Mrs Kime 1, Miss P. Hamilton 2, Miss M. Mounco 3. Sponge jam sandwich (7): Mrs Fletcher 1. Mrs Kime 2, Mra Bray 3. Butter sponge (4): Mrs Kime 1, Miss M. Mounco 2, Miss P. Hamilton 3. Sponge roll (1): Mrs Bray 1, Miss M. Mounce 2, Mrs Kime 3. Date, scones, six (5): Mrs Bray 1, Miss M. Mounce 2 and 3. Six pieces shortbread (li): Mrs Bray 1. Mrs Kime 2 and 3. SW jam tnr!.i (•'!): Mi.-s M. Mounco 1 and 2, Mrs Kimn 3. Six sausage rolls (4): Miss M. Mounce 1 and 2, Mrs Kime 3. Six pikelets (7): Mrs L. Slaco 1. Mrs Kime 2 and 3. Nut loaf C): M.-s Kime 1 and 2, Miss P. Hamilton 3. FANCY WOEK

Pair socks, lingering (1): Mrs McVirkor 1. Knitted bed iacket <:'.): Mrs Parson1, Mrs Ducat 2, Mrs McVicker 3. Knitted cushion (3): .Mrs D. Linton 1, Miss A. Quayle 8, Miss M. Kime ". Embroidered cushion (I): Miss E. Bailey 1. Knitted pullover or jumper (5) : Mrs llowarth 1 and 2, A. Pervinan 3. Child's knitted garment (2): Miss E. Bailev 1 and 2. Piece of work, wool embroiderv (2): Mrs Kime 1, -Miss K. Bailev 2. Apron, anv embroidery (li): Miss ]■:. Bailey 1, Miss K. Lawrence 2, Miss R. Lawrence 3. La/y daisy work, coloured (1): Miss E. Bailey 1. Embroidered nightdress (2): Mrs Parsons 1, Mrs J. Marshall 2. Embroidered duchesse set, white (4): Miss P. Stacc I. Embroidered duchesse set, coloured f2): Miss E. Bailev 1, Miss E. Lawrence 2. Crochet tray or supper cloth (8): Miss K. Yarr I, 2, and 3. Article from sugar-bag (4): Mrs W. Mounce 1, Miss A. Quavle 2, Miss E. Bailey 3. D'ovlev. white, worked in colours (3): Mrs Uowar'tb 1, Miss E. Bailev 2 and 3. Tray or waggon throw-over. worked in eolours(1): Miss E, Bailev 1. Rag mat ('.!): Mr. L. Stare 1, Mrs J. Woods 2. Piece of fancy work, not otherwise enumerated flO): Miss E. Heal 1, Mrs Parsons 2, Miss F. Gott 3. POINTS PRIZES Narcissi: Rev. C. 11. Kendon; runner-up, J. Stafford. Cookerv: Mrs J. W. Kime; runner-up, Miss M. "Mounce. Vegetables: W. Memory; runner-up, Miss D. Keasl. Cut dowers: .Mrs E. J. Harris; runnerup, Miss A. Marshall. Decorative: Miss E. Bailey. Fancy work: Miss E. Bailey.

OHOKA METHODIST CHURCH

Tlio annual flower show held in the Ohoka ITall waß an outstanding Kiu:ces?. The entries were a record, und tho financial resuits liio )>est yet achieved. A committee under the Rev. W. J. Knticott worked well. 'llia show was officially opened by Mr R. W. Hawko, M.P. In the evening Mr linlph Hmith entertained with an excellent programme of pictures, while members of tin committee- carried out u programme of competitions. Tlio premier bloom of the show was exhibited by Mr D. 11. Law, and be also exhibited the premier trumpet narcissi. Mr R. T. Downs v.-as tlio successful exhibitor of the premier bloom other than trumpet narcissus The judges were as follows:—Flowers, Mr T D T.ennie; derorntivp, Mrs T. D. Lennio; domestic. Mr C. A. Walls: fancy work, Mrs 11. E. Evans; school work, Mrs J. 11. I». Henderson. The following are. the results: FLOWERS I Narcissi, collection, not more than 12 (10): D. 11. Law 1, Mrs K. A. Wuodfiold 2, Mrß 11. 11. Martyn 3. Narcissi, trumpet, three varieties (0): I>. 11. Law I, Mrs it. I Jackson 2, Mrs E. A. Woodfield 3. Narcissi, other thau trumpet, three varieties (Jl): I>. 111. Law 1, K. T. Downs 2, Miss B. Hull ".. Narcissi, trumpet, one variety, three, (Li): Miss 11. Hall 1, Mrs E. A. Woodfield 2, 11. A. Bennett 3. Narcissi, Lord Huberts, two (3): Mrs E. A. Woodfield 1, Mrs It. Jackson 2. Narcissi. King Alfred, two (1): Mrs R. Jackson 1. Narcissi, double, one varietv, three (.1): Mrs W. Atkin.-nj, 1 and 3, Mrs K. Jackson 2. Narcissi, other than trumpet, one variety, three <I">): Mr; F. A. Sheat 1, It. T. Downs 2. .Mrs K. A. Woodfield 3. Narcissi, polyantlu", three varieties (0): Mrs K. A. Woodfield 1, 0. V. Woodfield 2, Mrs F. A. Sheat SI. Narcissi, poly nntlii, one variety (11): Mrs K. A. Woodfield 1, Mrs F. A. Sheat 2, It. T. Downs IS. Tulips, three varieties (1): Miss B. Hal! 1. Pansies, three varieties (5): Mrs IT. Merrin 1, Mrs R. Jackson 2 and 3. Pansies, oi»; variety, three (6): Mrs P. Merrin 1, Mrs W. Atkinson 2 and 3. Pansies, collection (1): Mrs R. Jackson 1. Hyacinths, three varieties (1): H. A. Bennett 1. Hyacinths, one variety, three (3): 11. A. Bennett 1, Miss B. Hall 2. Marigolds, collection (3): Mrs W. A. Martyn 1, Mrs W. Atkinson 2. Violas, three varieties (2): Mrs F. Merrin 1, Mrs R. Jackson 2. Violas, one variety, threo (7): Mrs F. Merrin 1 anil 2, Mrs R. Jackson 3. Primroses, any colour, 12 (3): Mrs J. If. Hart 1, Miss Bradley 2, Miss R Heron 3. Polvanfhi. three varieties (fl): Miss B. Hall I, Mrs W. A. Martyn 2, Mrs C Rtevenson 3. Polvanthi, one variety, three M) : Mrs W. A. Martyn 1, Mrs C. Stevenson 2, Miss M. Bradley 3. Anemones, one variety, three (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Auriculas, any variety, three (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Collection of cut flowers, other than narcissi (2): Mrs F. A. Sheat. Most points narcissi: Mrs E. A. Woodfield. Most points other than narcissi: Mrs F. Merrin. DECORATIVE

Vusa narcissi (12): Mrs A. IV. Fairman 1, Mrs F. A. Sheat 2, R. T. Downs 3. Howl u'( flowers, other than narcissi (2) : Miss B Hall 1, Mrs A. Clothier 2. Mrs D. Steele .'!.' Bowl of wallflowers, collection (7): Miss H, Hall 1, Miss W. J. Fairman 2, Miss 11. Ward 3.' Bowl foliage, and (optional) berries (1): Mrs F. A. Sheat 1. Bow] everpreens (1): Mrs F. A Sheat 1. I'loatms howl, open (3): Mrs R Steele I, Mrs R. Jackson 2, Mrs V. Atkinson 3. Collection = hrulis. not necessnrilv grown hy exhibitor: Mrs F A. Sheat 3. Flowering shrubs, three varieties (2): Mrs F. A. Shent. 1, Mrs C. 1) Blacknwe 2. Man's buttonhole (r>): Mi*s F Sheat J. Mrs C. V. Blackmnre 2, Mrs n. Jacks-n 3. Lady's spray M): Miss F. Sheat 1, Mrs R. ,Tack=on 2. Decorated floral basket (11: Mrs A. Clothier 1. Decorated hat fl>: Mrs C. D. P.lackmore 1. Most points: Mrs T. A. Sheat. FTIOTOnRAPItY Landscape or water scone, anv size (R): C. V. Woodfield 1, C. Scott 2 and 3. Group or family study (4): Mrs R. G. Ward 1, Miss R. Heron 2. Architecture, any size (1): C. V. Woodfield 1. Farming or rural study, any size (1) : 0. V. Woodfield I, Mrs 0. L. Skinner 2, Miss 11. Becre 3. DOMESTIC Sponge sandwich (5): Mrs F. N. Sheat 1. Mrs C. A. Cook 2, Mrs R. Jackson 3. Shortbread (7): Mrs J. Ward 1, Mrs A. Clothier 1, Mrs D. S. Dalley 3. Madeira cake (4): Mrs R. Jackson 1, Mrs A. I'lothier _', Mrs W. A. Martyn 3. Ginger bread (7) : Mrs .). Ward I. Mrs W. A. Martyn 2, Mrs .T. Schi-oeder 3. Fruit cake, rich (4): Mrs

0. L. Skinner t. Mrs C. Stevenson 2 and 3. Fruit cake, plain (-1): Mrs G. G. Cottlo 1, Mrs D. Duff 2, Mrs A. Clothier 3. Seed cake (7): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Mrs G. G. Cottlo 2. Mrs J. Ward 8. Chocolate cake (0) : Mrs R. Jackson 1, Miss M. E. Ashe 2, Mrs J. Graham 3. Coffee cake (4) : Miss M. E. Ashe 1, Mrs R. Jackson 2. Mrs D. S. Duller,- 3. Plain scones (3): Mrs R. Jackson 1, Mrs A. Clothier 2. Date scones: Mrs A. Clothier 1. Mrs R. Jackson 2. Girdle cakes (2): Mrs R. Jackson 1, Mrs A. Clothier 2. Collection of home-made small cakes, six varieties (5): Mrs W. A. Martyn I. Mrs U. Jackson 2, Mra F. N. Sheat 3. Pikelets (-1): Mrs A. Clothier 1, Miss Roulston 2, Mrs N. Palmer 3. Plato plain biscuits (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Plate fancy biscuits (2): Miss B. Ward 1, Mrs A. Clothier 2. Nut loaf (3): Mrs D. S. Dalley I, Mrs O. L. Skinner 2, Mrs A. Clothier 11. Kisses (■!): Mrs r\ Merrill 1, Miss D. Duff 2. MrH A. Clothier 3. Hens' eggs, white. 12 (7)" Mrs R. Jackson I. Mrs R. T. Downs 2. Miss M. E. Ashe 3. Hens' eggs, brown, 12 (3): Mrs It. T. Downs 1, Airs 0. L. Skinner 2. Mrs Henderson 3. Duckeggs, 12 (3): P. Armstrong I, Miss Edna Dalley 2. Miss M. E. Ashe 3. Butter, homemade, lib (31: Mrs A. Clothier 1, Mrs P. N. Sheat 2, Mrs Cattermole 3. Plato fancy butter (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Jam, varieties, three (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Bottled fruit, varieties, three (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Jolly, one jar (2): Mrs A. Clothier 1 Mrs 0. D. Blackmore 2. Piekles, chutney, sauces, varieties, three (1) : Mra U. Jackson 1. Marmalade, one jar (1): Mrs A. Clothier 1. Most points: Mrs A. Clothier. FANCY WORK Table centre, white (1): Miss Quinii .1. Table centre, coloured (4): Miss E. Clothier 1, Miss G. Dalley 2, Miss I. Sheat 8. Embroidery, apron (0) : Miss K. Murray 1. Miss 10. Clothier 2, Mrs Quiim 3. Embroidery, coloured, cotton (any article other than apron) (U): Miss H. Beere 1, Mrs T. Cox I 2 .Miss A. Crooks 3. Crochet (any arlicle other than d'oyley) (3): Miss I. Clist 1. Miss E. Clothier 2, Mrs Madeley 3, Cushion, worked: Miss H. Beere 1, Mrs E. Bailey 2, Miss A. Crooks ■'(. Knitting, plain stitch (li): Miss I*. Hide 1. Mrs Skevington 2, Mrs J Ward 3. Knitting, fancy stitch: Miss J. Graham 1. Miss B. Ward 2, Miss M. E. Asho S) Wool mat (2) r Miss C. Gifken 1. Mrs E. Q. Ward 2. Most useful article (material to cost less than Is) (4): Mrs F. A. Sheat 1. Miss E. Sheat 2 and 3. Picture in tinfoil (2): Miss 11. Griffin 1, Miss 11. Ward 2. Article mado from sugar bag (2): .Miss J. Schroeder 1, Miss R. Heron 2. Rag mat (-1): .Mrs I''. A. Sheat 1 and 2, Mrs Iloiborough 3. Article fancy work, boy or man. from above classes (a): Norman Cherry 1, W. Galo 2, Eric, Switalla 3. Small fancy article for home, made by exhibitor (,-,): Mrs G. G. Cottle 1 and 2, Miss K. Heron 3. Toilet set, embroidery (H): Miss A. Dawson 1. Mrs Leu Giles 2, Miss G. Dalley 3. Most points: Mrs P. A. Sheat. JUNIOR SECTION Sponge sandwich (31: lim Uriftin 1, Jane Ifoald 2. Kathleen Dunick 2. Plain scones (3): Inn Griffin I, .Jane Ileald 2, Kathleen Dunick •':. Plate plain bi.uiits (2): Kathlecn Dunick 1, Jane Ileald 2. Embroidery, coloured cotton, any article other than apron (3): .lane Ileald 1, Kathleen Dunick 2. Dorotliv Cattermole 3. Knitting, fancy Mitch (1): Bertha Catlernioli! 1. Arlicle made from sugar bag #1): E.-me Cattermole 1. Writing, half-page foolscap, Standards i and 11. (12): Alma Clist 1, Geo. Schrneder 2 Edna Dal lev 3. Writing, half-page foolscap, Standards 111. and IV. (f>): Amelia Dalley 1, Morvyn Dunick 2. Writing, half-pace, foolscap, Standards V. and VI. (5): Gen. Madeley 1. Ina Griffin 2, Alan Collie 3. Map, Standards 111. and IV., Africa (1): Amelia Dalley. Map, Standard:, V. and VI., India, coloured (,")): Kathleen Dunick 1. Jack Entirott 2, Teddy Morton 3. Novelty article (3): Jack Enticolt 1 Bruce Switalla 2. Geo. Madeley 3. Freehand drawing of ;. spring flower (ti): Kathleen' Dunick 1, Teddy Morton 2, Erne Switalla 3. Most points: Kathleen Dunick. Most entries in show: Mrs A. Clothier. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TIMAIUJ ISI'KCIM. TO TUB I'HtSS.) TIM AUG. October 2. The (irst flower allow of Ibe members of the Chalmers Presbj toriari Church was held to-day in the. Robert Jacks-oil Memorial Hall. The exhibition, which was a complete success, contained special stands of daffodils from Sir R. Hoaton Rhode?, "Otahuna," apd Mrs D. Grant, ' ■Elloughtori Grange." Results were:— CUT FLOWERS Three vases of (lowering shrubs, distinct kinds: D. B. Shand 1, Miss Waddell 2. Three vases of cut flowers, distinct kinds (shrubs excluded): Mrs D. B. Shand 1, Mrs G. Leslie 2. Narcissi, six varieties: 11. 0. Segnr J, Mrs G. T. Kcvn 2. Narcissi, three varieties: 11. G. Sogar I, Miss Harper 2. Narcissi, trumpet, any varieties: Miss Harper 1 and champion. J. Milligan 2. Narcissi, trumpets, medium length, any varieties: C. Johnson 1, .Miss Harper 2. Narcissi, short cup variety: G. T. Keen 1, J. Rennie 2. Narcissi, any section: W. J. Hogg I, (i. Segar 2. Narcissi, red "cup: li. G. Segar 1, J. Milligan 2. Hyacinths, three vases: .Mrs G. Leslie 1. Polyanthus, threo varieties: Mrs D. B. Shand 1, Mrs H. Barker 2. Polvanthus, six varieties: Mrs D. B. Shard I and 2. Violets: Mrs H. Barker 1, H. (I. Kciar 2. Violas: Mrs D. B. Shand 1, .Mrs Steven 2. Punsics: Miss Gladys Rennie 1, -Airs Steven 2. Anemones: Mrs If. Inch .1, Rennie, sen., 2. Ranunculus: Mrs J. Rennie, sen.. 1. 11. G. Segar 2. Calendulas: .Airs (.'. Leslie 1. Wallflowers: Mrs P. E. Duncan 1, Mrs J. Moves 2.

DF.CORATIVK Open—Bowl or narcissi: Mrs F. E. Duncan 1, Miss Harper 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss E. Waddell 1. Mrs D. B. Shand 2. Vase of flowers: Miss K. Waddell 1, Mrs G. Leslie 2. Vase of narcissi: Mrs V. K. Duncan 1. Mrs I). B. Shand 2. Floating bowl, dining table decoration: Miss Harper 1, Mrs O. Leslie 2. Dining table decoration: Mrs I'. H. Duncan J, Mrs D. B. Shand 2. CHILDREN UNDER 17 Vase of narcissi: Miss M. Rennie 1, Miss G. Ronnie 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss Rona Watson 1, Miss M. Rennie 2. Floating bowl, dining table decoration: Miss Rona Watson 1. COOKF.RV Sponge wi:h filling: Miss Pike 1. Butter sponge, with icing only." Mis.- .1. Metson 1. Date scones: Mi-- E. Waddell I. Light fruit cake: Mrs It. S. Kem-hed 1. Shortbread: Mrs }■'. E. Hun™, I. Best tnirv from man: Waiker.