FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21728, 10 March 1936, Page 7

FLOWER SHOWS

AUTUMN DISPLAY AT DARFIELD HIGH QUALITY OF EXHIBITS The Darfield Horticultural and Home Industries Association held its autumn show in the Darfield Memorial Hall on Saturday. The entries', totalling in the vicinity of 500, showed a decrease on previous shows. The decrease in the entries was due to the unfavourable weather lately experienced and the lateness of the harvesting operations. The quality of the exhibits was very good, and those in the novice, decorative, and homecraft sections were outstanding. The show was opened by Mr C. Morgan Williams, M.P-, who congratulated the exhibitors on the display. Mr L. B. Hart (Christchurch) staged an exhibit of dahlias and gave an interesting address on dahlia culture. There was a good attendance of the public at the afternoon and evening sessions of the show.

The following were the judges:—Cut flowers, Mr L. B. Hart; decorative, Mrs E. L. King; fruit, Mr C. H. Adams; vegetables, Mr L. T. Wright; home industries, Mrs C. Mcintosh; home craft, Mrs R. MacDonald; photography, Mr G. C. Warren; children's competitions, Mr G. E. Cathwright.

The prizes for the special awards were presented by the president (Mrs A. A.

Stott) to the following:—Most points in cut flowers, Mrs L. Morrison and Miss D. Robinson. Novice classes, most points, Miss N. Bruere. Most points in decorative section, Mrs L. Morrison; second highest number of points in decorative section, Mrs J. O. Redfern. Most points in novice section (decorative), Miss D. Robinson. Most points in fruit section, Mrs A. A. Stott; second highest points in fruit section, Mrs J. O. Redfern. Most points in vegetable section, C. Price. Best collection of vegetables, C. Price. Society's trophy Class 14, beans, runner, 12 pods, C. Price. Home industries, most points in Classes 1-20, Miss Ruby Thompson and G. C. Gunn. Home craft, winner of most points, Miss G. Spriggs; home craft, second highest number of points, Miss D. Judd. Winner of most points in photography section, W. W. MulhoUarwl; second. highest number of points in photography section. Miss Margaret Mulholland. Children's competitions: Most points, Marjorie Hutcheon, Dorothy Otten, Imelda McLaughlin. Nelson Gilmour; best writing, Nola Jenkins. Mr D. Mulholland's gift for the winner of most points in the show, Mr C Price (98 points). The following were the awards: — CUT FLOWERS

Roses—Six varieties: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Mrs L. Morrison 2 and 3. Three varieties: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 3, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. One bloom: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. One red: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. One pink: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. One single: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 3, Mrs A. A. Stott 2. Sweet peas, not more than three varieties: C. Price 1. Cut; flowers: Miss D. Robinson 1, C. Price 2. Dahlias—Collarette or single, six blooms: C. Price 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Peony or decorative: Mrs G. C. Warren 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn 3. Cactus, six blooms: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Michaelmas daisies: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Gladioli, three spikes: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs J. Rcardon 2. Gladioli, one spike: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs J. Rcardon 2. Petunias, single: C. Price 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Salpiglossis, one spike: Miss N.

Bruere I. Verbenas, six blooms: Miss D. Robinson 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. O Price .'I. Phlox drumiuondii, six trusses: Miss D. Robinson I. Mrs A. A. Stott 2, Mrs J. Reardon 3. Marigolds—French, six blooms: Miss D. Robinson 1, C. Price 2, Mrs G. C. Warren 3. African: Miss D. Robinson I, Mrs A. A. Stott 2. C. Price 3. Asters— Double, six blooms: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, (.'. Price 2, Miss D. Robinson 3. Single, six blooms: Miss D. Robinson 1, Mrs A. A. Stott. 2, C. Price 3. Zinnias, six blooms: Miss D. Robinson 1, (.'. Price 2. G.iillardia, six blooms: Mrs .1. O. Redfern 1, Miss D. Robinson 2, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 3. Delphinium, Ihree spikes: Mrs G. C. Warren 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs L. Morri-

-on ::. Penl.-itemonK, three spikes: Miss D. Robinson I and 2. Mrs A. A. Stott 3. Antirrhinums, six .spikes: ('. Price 1, Mrs W. W. Mulhollnnd 2. Cosmeas, 12 blooms: Mi.-s D. Robinson 1 and 2, C. Price 3. Diantlui.s, 12 blooms: Miss D. Robinson J, C. Price 2 and 3. Geraniums, ivy-leaf, four trusses: Miss D. Robinson 1. Vase of any llower: Mrs .1. O. Red fern 1, Miss D. Robinson 2. Mrs L. Morrison 3. Twelve kinds of outdoor-grown flower's: Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, Mrs !,. Morrison 2. Novice Section---Asters, six blooms: Mist; N. Bruere 1, Mrs J. Reardon 2. DECORATIVE Three vase.-; for decorative ellecl : Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Buttonhole: Mrs R. S. Gunn 1, Mrs L. Morrison 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Lady's spray: Mrs J. O. Rcjdl'ern 1, Mrs L. Morrison 2 and .'!. Victorian posy: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Mrs L. Morrison 2 and 2. Bowl of roses: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn .'!. Victorian bowl: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2. Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Bowl of nasturtiums. Mrs 1.,. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn ,'i. Basket of (lowers, any foliage: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs L. Morrison 2 and ,'!. Bowl of flowers: Mrs L. Morrison 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Dinner bowl, mixed flowers: Mrs L. Morrison 1 and 2, Mrs A. A. Stott 3. Floating bowl: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs L. Morrison 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn 3. Novice Section —Bowl of flowers: Miss D. Robinson 1, Miss N. Bruere 2, Miss E. Redfern 3. Buttonhole: Miss D. Robinson 1. Miss E. Redfern 2. Miss N. Bruere 3. FRUIT Apples, dessert, four varieties, one of each: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Apples, dessert, four, one variety: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, and 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Apples, cooking, four varieties, one of each: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Apples, cooking, four, one variety: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Apples, collection, three of each: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1. Pears, dessert, four, one variety: Mrs A. A. Stott 1. Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Pears, cooking, four, one variety: Mrs A. A. Stott 1. Nectarines, four, any variety: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs G. C. Warren 2, Mrs A. A. Stott 3. Peaches, four, one variety: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs G. C. Warren 2 and S. Collection of fruit: Mrs A. A. Stott I, Mrs G. C. Warren 2. VEGETABLES

Potatoes, three varieties: L. D. King 1. Potatoes, white: L. D. King 1 and 3, C. Price 2. Potatoes, coloured: L. D. King 1 and 2, C. Price 3. Onions, spring grown: C. Price 1 and 3, Mrs C. G. Jarman 3. Onions, autumn grown: L, D. King 1, C. Price 2 and 3. Leeks: C. Price 1 and 2. Silver beet: C. Price 1 and 2, Mrs C. G. Jarman 3. Parsnips: L. D. King 1, Mrs W. McKay 2. Carrots: C. Price 1 and 2, L. D. King 3. Turnips, garden: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, C. Price 2. Peas: C. Price 1, L. D. King 2. Cabbage: Mrs C. G. Jarman 1 and 2. Cauliflower: C. Price 1 and 2. Beans, runner: C. Price 1 and 2, L. D. King 3. Beans, French: C. Price 1 and 2. Beans, butter: Mrs J„ q, _ Redfern 1, C f Price 2. Beetroot,

long: C. Price 1 and 2. Beetroot, turniprooted: W. J. Jenkins 1, L. D. King 2. Cucumbers: C. Price 1 and 2. Marrows: C. Price 1, H. Barker 2. Pumpkins: R. Painter 1. Lettuce: C. Price 1. Tomatoes: C. Price 1. Celery: C. Price 1 and 2. Swedes: W. J. Jenkins 1, L. D. King 2 and 3. Cabbage, heaviest: C. Price 1. Marrow, heaviest: R. Painter 1, C. Price 2. Eschalots: W. J. Jenkins 1, C. Price 2 and 3. Collection of vegetables: C. Price 1. HOME INDUSTRIES Brown loaf: Mrs R. S. Gunn 1. Nut loaf: Miss R. Coutts 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2. Plain scones: Miss N. Jarman 1, Miss R. Thompson 2 and 3. Pikelets: Mrs A. Bringans 1, Miss B. Hopkins 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn 3. Shortbread: Miss B. Hopkins 1, Miss J. Redfern 2. Sponge sandwich: Miss J. Redfern 1, Miss R. Thompson 2, Mrs W. McKay 3. Sponge roll: Miss R. Thompson 1, Miss J. Redfern 2 and 3. Fruit cake, plain: Miss R. Thompson 1 and 3, Miss J. Redfern 2. Madiera cake: Miss R. Thompson 1, Miss J. Redfern 2. Miss B. Hopkins 3. Seed cake: Miss R. Thompson 1, Miss J. Redfern 2. Miss R. Coutts 3. Gingerbread: Miss J. Redfern 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Miss R. Coutts 3. Afternoon tea tray: Miss J. Redfern 1. Chocolate sandwich: Miss R. Thompson 1. Collection of sweets: Mrs J. Painter 1 and 2. Jam raspberry: Miss J. Redfern 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs W. McKay 3. Jam, three varieties: Mrs R. S. Gunn 1 and 3, Miss J. Redfern 2. Apple jelly: Miss J. Gil-landers 1 and 2, Miss R. Coutts 3. Sauces and pickles, four kinds: Mrs A. A. Stott 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs H. Ede 3. Preserved fruit, one kind: Mrs W. W. Mulholland 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs A. A. Stott 3. Preserved fruit, three varieties: Mrs R. S. Gunn 1. Separator butter: Miss J. Gillanders 1, Miss B. Hopkins 2, Mrs H. H. Reed 3. Hen eggs: Miss J. Gillanders 1. Soap, washing: Miss J. Gillanders 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2. HOME CRAFTS Embroidered supper cloth: Miss M. Fuller 1, Miss D. Oliver 2, Mrs H. Breeze 3. Embroidered tray cloth: Miss M. Fuller 1, Miss D. Judd 2, Miss G. Spriggs 3. Cushion, in coloured embroidery: Miss M. Fuller 1, Miss D. Oliver 2, Miss G. Spriggs 3. Embroidered table centre: Miss D. Judd 1, Miss G. Spriggs 2, Miss | M. Fuller 3. D'ovley, embroidered: Miss G. Spriggs 1 and 2, Miss D. Oliver 3. Specimen of tapestry work: Miss D. Oliver 1. Embroidered duchesse set: Miss D. Judd 1 and 2, Miss M. Fuller 3. Embroidered guest towel: Miss G. Spriggs 1, Miss D. Judd 2, Mrs A. A. Stott 3. Embroidered apron: Miss G. Spriggs 1, Miss M. Fuller 2, Mrs A. Bringans 3. Silk nightgown: Miss G. Spriggs 1. Smocked article: Miss D. Oliver 1. Tea waggon set: Miss D. Judd 1, Miss D. Oliver 2. i Thrift article: Miss D. Judd 1, and 2. Miss D. OUver 3. Handwork picture'. Miss E. Oliver 1, Miss D. Oliver 2, Miss G. Spriggs 3. Knitted jumper: Miss E. Oliver 1, Miss E. Reveley 2. Child's pullover: Miss B. Reveley 1. Infants' knitted garment: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Miss G. Spriggs 3. Knitted cosv: Miss G. Spriggs 1. Knitted socks. fine wool: Miss G. Spriggs 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. PHOTOGRAPHY Architectural: W. W. Mulholland 1. Child study: W. W. Mulholland 1 and 2, Miss Margaret Mulholland 3. Land or seascape: VV. W. Mulholland 1 and 2. Any subject: W. W. Mulholland 1. Farm activity: Jack Clark 1. Child study: W. W. Mulholland 1. Group: Miss Margaret Mulholland 1. Animal study: W. W. Mulholland 1. Child study: Miss Marjorie Miles 1. Land or seascape: Miss M. Mulholland 1, 2, and 3. CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS

Collection of vegetables: Marjorie Hutcheon 1, Graham Gunn 2, Dorothy Otten 3. Collection of flowers: Dorothy Otter. 1, Marjorie Hutcheon 2. Buttonhole, under 10 years: Ngaire Otten 1, Ngaire Warren 2, Arthur Levick 3. Buttonhole, under 12 years: Dorothy Otten 1. Cecily Gillanders 2, May Sanson 3. Buttonhole, under 1(3 years: Marjorie Hutcheon 1. Decorative vase, under 10 years: Marjorie Hutcheon 1 and 2, Fay Reed 3. Decorative vase: Dorothy Otten 1, Robin Gunn 2, Cecily Gillanders 3. Decorative vase, under 10: Ngaire Warren 1 and 2. Bowl of flowers, under 12: Ngaire Warren 1. Bowl of flowers, under 16: Marjorie Hutcheon 1 and 2. Plain scones: Noeline Levick 1 and 2. Sponge sandwich, under 12: Dorothy Otten 1 and 2. Sponge sandwich, under 16: Noeline Levick 1. Pikelets: Cecily Gillanders 1 and 2. Collection of small cakes: Dorothy Otten 1 and 2. Collection of home-made sweets: Dorothy Otten 1 and 2. Hand-made wooden trav: Ormond Register 1. Plain sewing, under 10: Sybil Page 1. Plain sewing, under 32: Beulah Jenkins 1, Noeline Levick 2. Plain sewing, under 10: Doreen Clarke 1, Noeline Levick 2. Handrembroidcred d'oyley, under 12: Yvonne Levick 1 and 2. Hand-embroid-ered d'oyley, under 16: Imelda McLaughlin 1. Noeline Levick 2, Beulah Jenkins 3, Hand-embroidered apron, under 16: Noeline Levick 1. Imelda McLaughlin 2. Margaret Jarman 3. Hand-embroidered apron, under 12: Dorothy Otten 1 and 2. Table centre, coloured: Dorothy Otten 1 and 2, Imelda McLaughlin 3. Knitted article, under 12: Dorothy Otten 1, May Sanson 2. Knitted article, under 16'. Imelda McLaughlin 1 and 2. Raffia work, under 16: Imelda McLaughlin 1 and 2. Hand-made purse: Neroli Jarman 1, Falaisic Deans 2. Hand-writing, under 10: Zelda Jenkins 1, Sybil Page 2, William Hewitt 3. Handwriting, under 12: Nola Jenkins "1. Nelson Gilmour 2, Dalziel Stott 3. Handwriting, under 14: Fay Reed 1, Lindsay Hulston 2, Beulah Jenkins 3. Plasticine modelling, under 10: William Hewitt 1, Zelda Jenkins 2. Ruth Rae 3. Plasticine modelling, under 12: Dalziel Stott 1, Nola Jenkins 2, Nelson Gilmour 3. Plasticine modelling, under 14: Lindsay Hulston 1, Beulah Jenkins 2, Marjorie Hutcheon 3. Best design in carton work: Mavis Steele 1. Dalziel Stott 2, Henrv Redmond 3. Pencil drawing, under 10: Russell Williams 1, Patrick Rcardon 2, Zelda Jenkins 3. Pencil drawing, under 12: Athol Hulston I. Nelson Gilmour 2, Nola Jenkins 3. Pencil drawing, under 16: Ormond Register 1. Noeline Levick 2. Beulah Jenkins 3. Crayon drawing, under 10: Patrick Rcardon 1. Ngaire Otten 2. Zelda Jenkins 3. Crayon drawing, under 12: Nelson Gilmour 1, Dorothy Otten 2, Nola Jenkins 3. Crayon drawing, under 16: Beulah Jenkins 1, Marjorie Hutcheon 2. Map of South Island, under 12: Yvonne Levick 1. Trevor Holland 2, Jean Boulton 3. Map of Australia, under 14: Duncan Reveley 1, Noeline Levick 2, Henry Redmond 3.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES'

DISPLAY

SUCCKSSI'TL FUNCTION HELD

AT Oi.UHI

Organised by the Omilii Valley Institute group, comprising the members ol' Ilic Omihi, Scargill, and Waipara Women's Institutes, a (lower show was held in the Omilii Hall on Saturday last. The show was the first function of this nature to be held in tin; Omilii district, and it was well supported and quite successful, Ihe number of entries totalling about 530. There was a j'.ooci display in all sections, particularly in the cookery, needlework, fruit, and vegetables sections, and some exhibits in the cut flowers and decorative work weie of outstanding merit. There was also keen competition in the juvenile classes. An interesting display of antique articles lent by members of the three institutes was held in conjunction with the show. Some of the articles were several centuries old and of considerable value. The arrangements were efficiently carried out by the committee and stewards under the direction of the group president, Mrs T. D. Mac Donald. and the show secretaries, Miss O. Gibb and Mrs L. If. Parnham. There was a good attendance of the public during the afternoon. The judges were:—Cut. flowers and decorative work, Mr J. H. Robinson (Christchurch): fruit and vegetables, Mr J. Breen (Amberley); cookery, Mrs F. D. Dnb.ell (Mason's Flat); needlework, Mrs Bridgeman (Christchurch); photography, Mr T. Dobson (Omihi); school work, Mrs A. Stackhouse (Omihi). The following were the awards:— CUT FLOWERS

Rose, any variety (2): Mrs A. R. Little 1, Miss O. Gibb 2. Three roses (1): Mrs J. Wylie 1. One dahlia (4): C. Stewart 1 and 2, T. Dobson 3. Three dahlias (1): C. Stewart 1. Collection of dahlias (1): C. Stewart 2. Three cosmeas (3): Mrs W. Elliot 1, Mrs W. Fleming 2. Collection of sweet peas (1): Mrs H. V. Murray 1. One geranium (3): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. 2, and 3. Three geraniums (1): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. Three varieties nasturtiums (2): Mrs W. Elliot 1. Petunias, three single (1): Mrs A. R. Little 1. Phlox Drummondii (2): Mrs A. Stackhouse 1, Mrs H. V. Murray t. Phlox Drummondii, three varieties (4): Mrs E. R. Little 1, Mrs H. V. Murray 2, Mrs T. A. Croft 3. Throe varieties antirrhinums (2): Mrs W. Elliot 1. Mrs H. V. Murray 2. Zinnias (3): Mrs H. V. Murray 1, Mrs A. Stackhouse 2, Mrs E. R. Little 3. Collection of zinnias (1): Mrs H. V. Murray 1. Verbena, three varieties (2): Mrs H. V. Murray 1, Mrs A. D. Fox 2. Three double asters (11): Miss A. Symonds 1, Mrs M. Hamilton 2, Mrs T. Dobson 3. Any flower not in schedule (4): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1, Mrs A. D. Fox 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3, Collection of flowers (3): Mrs I. C. Ljttle 1, Mrs H. V. Murrav 2. Most points in section (Messrs J. Ballantyne and Company's special prize): Mrs H. V. Murray. DECORATIVE WORK Decorated dinner table (3): Miss G. Findlay 1, Mrs L. H, Parnham 2, Miss O. Gibb 3. Decorated basket (1): Miss A. Quinney 1. Vase of flowers (3): Miss M. Sloss 1, Miss O. Gibb 2. Victorian posy (2): Mrs T. A, Croft 1, Mrs F. Roberts 2. Lady's spray (2): Mrs F. Roberts 1, Miss L. Roberts 2. Presentation box of flowers 1

(6): Mrs E. Harrison 1, Miss I. Stone 2, Mrs W. Fleming 3. Floating bowl (3): Mrs W. Fleming 1. Bowl of flowers (3): Mrs W. Fleming 1, Mrs A. R. Little 2, Miss O. Gibb 3. Most points in section (Mrs A. McLachlan's special prize): Mrs W. Fleming. FRUIT Cooking apples (6): Mrs A. Hunt 1, Miss 1. Stone 2, S. B. Gibb 3. Dessert apples (2): T. Dobson 1, S. B. Gibb 2. Collection of apples (1): Miss Love 1. Cooking pears (4): T. Dobson 1, S. B. Gibb 2. Dessert pears (1): T. Dobson 1. Plums (3): Mrs A. Hunt 1, S. B. Gibb 2, Mrs W. Elliot 3. Peaches (4): Mrs J. Russell and S. B. Gibb (equal) I, Mrs W. Stackhouse 2, Mrs B. Symonds 3. Collection of fruit (1): Mrs B. Symonds 1. Most points in section (Mrs R. Symonds's special prize): S. B. Gibb and T. Dobson (equal points). VEGETABLES Six Epicure potatoes (2): Mrs W. Stackhouse 1. Six Robin Adair potatoes (1): Mrs J. Wyllie 1. Six Aucklander potatoes (3): Mrs J. Wylie 1, Mrs H. V. Murray and S. B. Gibb (equal) 2. Carrots (9): T. Dobson 1 and 2, Mrs I. C. Little 3. Parsnips (6): Mrs A. R. Little 1, Mrs J. Russell 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3. Onions, Brown Spanish (3): Mrs A. R. Little 1, Mrs J. Russell 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3. Onions, early variety (3): S. B. Gibb 1, Miss A. Symonds and Mrs H. V. Murray (equal) 2. Beetroot (4): Mrs H. V. Murray and T. Dobson (equal) 1, Miss A. Symonds 3. Cabbage (3); Mrs J. Wylie 1, Mrs A. R. Little 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3. Lettuce (1): Mrs H. V. Murray 1. Scarlet runner beans (5): Mrs G. Naismith 1, S. B. Gibb 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3. Table marrow, yellow (2): Mrs M. Hamilton 1, Mrs A. R. Little 2. Table marrow, green (7): Mrs A. Stackhouse 1, Mrs B. Symonds 2, Miss Love 3. Cucumber (3): Miss A. Svmonds 1, Mrs A. R. Little 2, Mrs H. V. Murray 3. Silver beet (7): T. Dobson 1, Mrs A. Stackhouse and Mrs W. Hitchcock (equal) 2. Tomatoes (5): Mrs A. D. Fox 1, Mrs H. V. Murray 2, Miss A. Symonds 3. Collection of vegetables (5) (special prize given by J. Johnston, Ltd., Rangiora): Miss A. Symonds and Mrs A. D. Fox (equal) 1, S. B. Gibb 3. Most points in section (Mrs H. Munro's special prize): Mrs H. V. Murray. ~ COOKERY Sultana cake (11): Miss M. Baxter 1, Mrs L. H. Parnham 2, Mrs A. Croft 3. Institute cake (10): Mrs W. Fleming 1 and special, Miss M. Baxter 2, Miss J. McKee 3. Seed cake (4): Miss O. Gibb 1. Miss M. Baxter 2 and 3. Rich fruit cake (2): Miss M. Baxter 1 and special, Miss M. Sloss 2. Ginger cake (3): Miss M. Baxter 1, Miss M. Sloss 2. Madeira cake (7): Miss M. Baxter 1, Mrs T. N. Gardner 2, Miss M. Sloss 3. Sponge roll (2): Miss M. Slo.s>- 1. Sponge sandwich (6): Mrs D. Little 1, Mrs W. Fleming 2, Miss M. Baxter 3. Arrowroot sponge (1): Mrs T. D. Mac Donald 1, Miss M. Sloss 2. Coffee cake (2): Miss M. Sloss 1. Cream puffs (2): Miss Love 1. Butterfly cakes (6): Miss M. Baxter 1, Miss M. Sloss 2, Miss M. Palmer 3. Queen cakes (5): Mrs T. D. Mac Donald 1, Miss M. Sloss 2, Mrs L. H. Parnham 3. Pastry (3): Mrs W. Duckmanton 1, Mrs J. Baxter 2. Pikelets (7): Mrs H. Munro 1, Miss M. Sloss 2, Miss J. McKee 3. Scones (9): Mrs T. D. Mac Donald 1, Mrs L. H. Parnham 2, Miss G. Firadlay 3. Gems (4): Mrs H. Inch 1, Mrs J. Russell 2, Miss M. Baxter 3. Wholemeal scones (2): Mrs W. Fleming 1. Merringues (4): Miss M. Sloss 1, Miss G. Barr 2, Mrs L. 11. Parnham 3. Bran biscuits (7): Miss M. Baxter 1, Mrs J. Baxter 2, Mrs W. Fleming 3. Rock cakes (7): Miss M. Sloss 1 and Mrs Baxter's special. Miss 0. Gibb 2, Mrs T. N. Gardner 3. Collection of home-made sweets (1): Miss M. Sloss 1 and Mrs Baxter's special. Six hen eggs (4k Mrs G. Gibb 1, Mrs J. Wyllie 2, Mrs W. Hitchcock 3. Plum sauce (12): Mrs W. Mureh 1, Miss M. Baxter 2, Mrs A. Love 3. Six hen eggs, tinted (1): Mrs McLachlan 1. Tomato sauce (4): Mrs A. Love 1, Mis H. Munro 2. Home-made soap (1): Mrs W. Stackhouse 1. Separator butter (11): Mrs W. Hitchcock 1, Mrs G. Gibb 2, Miss M. Sloss 3. Preserved fruit (6): Mrs J. Baxter 1 and special, Mrs R. Inch 2, Mrs G. Bristow 3. Apple pie (3): Mrs W. Duckmanton 1 and special, Mrs T. D. Mac Donald 2. Nut loaf (3): Mrs W. Fleming 1. Bran loaf (3): Mrs W. Fleming 1, Miss M. Baxter 2. Three jars of jam (10): Mrs A. J. Conway 1, Mrs W. Stackhouse 2. Mrs R. Inch 3. One jar of jelly (11): Mrs W. Stackhouse 1, Mrs J. Wyllie 2, Mrs R. Inch 3. Most points in .section (Pync, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., 'special prize): Miss M. Baxter and Miss M. Sloss (equal). NEEDLEWORK Child's smock (1): Mrs Clephane 2. Cardigan or pullover (5): Mrs A. D. Fox 1, Miss R. Symonds 2, Miss N. Alexander 3. Knitted lady's vest (1): Mrs B. A. Coe 1. Knitted article for girl or boy. wool (4): Mrs W. L. Doak 1, Mrs L. Trail 2, Mrs R. S. Johnson 3. Knitted woollen tea cosy (4): Miss A. Hadler 1, Miss M. Roberts 2, Mrs H. Gwatkin 3. Embroidered supper cloth, coloured (10): Miss M. Sloss 1, Miss B. Roberts 2 and 3. Coloured embroidered apron (2): Miss R. Quinney 1, Mrs H. Gwatkin 2. Embroidered nightdress (8): Mrs J. Harris 1, Mrs R. S. Johnson 2. Mrs A. J. Conway 3. Miss P. Francis 4. Embroidered pyjamas (3): Miss L. Roberts 1. Embroidered tea cosy (2): Miss H. Gardner 1, Mrs 11. Stewart 2. Fancy cushion (4): Mrs A. Campbell 1, Mrs. H. Gwatkin 2, Miss M. Roberts 3. Hand-knitted man's socks (3): Mrs B. A. Coe 1, Mrs T. D. Mac Donald 2. Mrs A. Fleming 3. Piece of cross-stitch work (2): Mrs W. Brown 1. Miss B. Roberts 2. Tapestry (6): Mrs F. Gainsford 1, Mrs H. V. Murray 2, Miss 11. Gainsford 3. Article made from flour bag (3): Miss D. Shaw 1, Miss M. Sloss 2, Mrs W. D. Murch 3. Article made from sugar bag (3): Mrs A. Campbell 1, Miss P. Francis 2, Mrs T. A. Croft 3. Thrift article not enumerated (4): Mrs J. Burn:= 1, Miss N. Alexander 2, Mrs McGuckin 3. Seagrass stool (2): Miss M. Baxter 1 and 2. Coloured embroidery not enumerated (23): Miss B. Roberts 1, Mrs D. Brown and Miss R. Quinney (equal) 2, Miss <»P. Francis 4. Lamp shade (3): Mrs G. Bristow 1, Mrs W. L. Doak 2. Mrs A. J. Conway 3. Three snapshots (7): R. Inch 1, R. T. Symonds 2 and 3. Most points in section (Beath and Company's special prize): Miss B. Roberts. JUVENILES' WORK Vase of flowers (3): Pat Foster 1. Valmai Doak 2. Basket of flowers (1): Pat Foster I. Buttonhole (3) Pat Foster 1, Alison Fleming and Ruth Murch (equal) 2. Three cosmeas (2): Alison Fleming 1. Three nasturtiums (3): Bill Elliot 1, Ranald Elliot 2. Six scones (3): Margaret Hamilton 1, Elsie Sloss 2. Sponge sandwich (4): Shirley Foster 1, Elsie Slo.ss 2, Joan Foster 3. Lemon biscuits (3): Nancy Campbell 1. Joan Foster 2. Six kisses (3): Joan Foster 1 and special, Elsie Sloss 2. Sewing, under 14 (3): Elsie Slo.ss 1, Ruth Murch 2. School sewing (7): Elsie Sloss 1 and 2, Joan Foster 3. Sewing, under 10 (7): Alison Fleming 1, Dorecn Li tile 2. Doreen Turner 3. School sewing, under 10 (5): Valmai Doak I. Pat Foster 2. Nancy Campbell 3. Piece of knitting (5): Margaret Hamilton 1 and special. Joan Foster 2. Iris Barker 3. Writing, under 14 (14): Colin Hitchcock 1, Iris Barker 2, Nancy Lee 3. Writing, under 11 (1!)): Alison Fleming 1, Colin Mac Donald 2, Betty Murray 3. Boy's hand work, under 14 (4): Hugh Hamilton I, Colin Mac Donald 2. Most points in section (Mrs J. Sloss's soecirJ prize): Elsie Sloss. The trophy given by Mrs W. Brown for most points at the show was won by Miss Mabel Sloss.