PUERUA FLOWER SHOW.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXV, Issue 2126, 29 January 1909, Page 5

PUERUA FLOWER SHOW.

i The above flower show held in the j Puurua Hall last T.uesduy eve-nilng proI ved a success in every way and the 1 interest taken in It by 'the settlers [ and others in the district was a good [deal greater than usual. In the evening tho Hull was packed, and the sum of £'i was taken at the door. The exhibits compared favourable with the standard of former years, and the season has been gooll for fruit, iiowers and vegetables. However the entries in the fruit class were not as large in numbers as usual and tlhis is accounted for by the fact that the winds damaged the blossoms in many (places, and then a notable enthusiast in this direction, Mr J no. Davidson, has left the district. The committee who are to be complimented on the success of tiie proceedings were Messrs P. McLaren (Chairman), A. Morton Sen., A. .Morton J'un., S. Robertson (secretary), Grey, Somcrville, D. Thomson, W. Lomond arid H. Webb, Misses H. K. Dnlyrmplc, M. Morton, A. P. Morton, M. Paterson, S. Paterson, E. McViear, N. Fletcher, M. Simpson, and J. Shields. An excellent musical programme was supplied by Mrs Dalyrymple, Miss Dalyrymple., Misses M. and S. Paterson, Miss and Master Gold gave pleasing exhibitions of daneimg and were loudly applauded. The shooting gallery under charge of Mr P. McLaren, was well patronised, anil so was the refreshment stall. The exhibits were tastefully arranged, and in quality and quantity were a credit to the district.. LIST OF EXHIBITORS.

Italian Grass, (.'lover, Wheat, Cats, and Ry«—'J. Lamond. Oats—.'A. McVieur. Turnips—W. Morton, .Jno. Lamond, .-V. Simpson, Miss Patcrson(Port Molyneux). Onions—A. Petrie and H. Unrring. Cabbages—H. Allison. W. Thomson, P. McLaren, Miss Paterson (Port Molyneux), P. Grant, anil J. Christie. Potatoes—A. Simpson, P. (mint, Miss Paterson (Port Molyneux). W r . Thomson, and J. Weir (blue kidney). Nchallota—J. Lain«nd, and W. Downie. Cauliflower—J. Christie. Carrots-Miss Patersv.ni (Port Molyneux), W, Paterson, A. Simpson, J. Lnmonll. Parsnips—A. Simpson, W. Paterson. VL Thomson, duo. Lamond. Parsley—W. Thomson. Beet—W. Thomson and VI. Lamond. _ Collection of Gooseberries, Raspberries, Red and White Currants, Peas and Parsley—duo. Shields. Peas-J. Christie, J. Allison, W. Thomson, P. (.'rant, A. Simpson, iW. Downie, Itev. Mr Dalrymple, and Miss Paterson (Port Molyneux). lied Cunmats—Rev. Mr Dalrymple, and W. l)owni(i (12 varieties). PeachesI—M 1 —M rs Weir. Collection of 15 sorts of Peas—W. Allen (Balclutha). Fusehia—Mrs Thomson. Peas—'Mrs Thomson, Miss Paterson (Port Molyneux). Pansies-'Miss Goldsmith, W. Allan (Balchitha)l and Mrs W. Morton. Geranians—Mrs W. Paterson (If varices). ('lit Flowers—lT. Hurring, J. Shields, Miss Paterson (Port Molyneux), Mrs Paterson. Mrs P. Morton, Mrs Weir, Mrs Thomson, W. 'Allen, Mrs Lanioivd, AMss Bessie Lamond. Mr McLaren, Miss Goldsmith, Miss M. Robertson, Miss Spiers, Miss E. McViear. Miss IT. K. Dalrvmple, Miss M. .Shields. Mrs W. Downie. Butter--Miss E. MeVie.ar. Oil Paintings—'Miss Simpson. Cabbages. Gooseberries. Raspberries, Peas, and Potatoes—W. Murdoch. Rhubarb—J. Lamond. Mrs Weir. Last Year's Apples—Miss Spiers. The Waitapeha School exhibited turnips, cabbages, potatoes, peas and beans, making a very nice collection.