AUTUMN FLOWERS

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 104, 3 May 1926, Page 11

AUTUMN FLOWERS

FINE SHOW AT KAEOEI.

A very fine display of autumn flowers was made on Saturday evening under the auspices of the Karori Methodist Horticultural Society. In all classes the exhibits were of a high standard, the chrysanthemums including niany excellent flowers. The vegetable classes drew a large number of entries, and proved Karori 'a claim as a good place for a family man to live in. The show was opened by Mr. R. A. Wright, M.P., who complimented the lociety upon the success of its plans and the secretary (the Rev. F. B. Laurence) and committee upon the excellent organisation. A sale of work was held under the management of a committee of ladies. . The following were prize winners in the competitive sections:— Chrysanthemums: Mr. Instone, 3 :firsts; Mr. E. H. Johnston, 1 first; Mr. Gainb'le, 1 first; Mr. J. Cattle, 2 firsts and 4 seconds; Mr. Gandin, 1 first; Mr. D. E. Maxwell, 2 seconds; Mrs. J.icobsen, 1 second; Mr. Nieholl, 1 second; Mr. H. M'Leva, 1 second. ■ -i . Cut flowers i Mesdamea J. F. Cousins, Schneider, and Jacobsen and Messrs. Nieholl and Simm, each. 1 first; -Mesdames Dyett and M' Kay. each 1 second; Mr. Gandin, 2 seconds. Pot plants: Mrs. Fairchild, 1 first. Vegetables: Mrs. W. F. Newcombe and Mrs. F. D. Fairchild, each 1 first:Mrs. H. M'Leod and Mr. J.-..K. Lauren - son, each 2 firsts; Mr. A. Jones, 2 firsts; i seconds; Mr. Newcombe, 3 firsts; Mrs. Schneider, 1 first, 1 second; Mr. M'Leod, 2 seconds; Mrs.-J; 11.I1. Cousins, 1 first, 1 second; Mr. H. J. Cattanach, 2 seconds; Messrs. Wallwork and Gamble, each 1 second.: Decorative class: Miss Ei Sclmoider,. 2 firsts; Mrs. J. Cottlo, 1 first,:! second; Miss G. M'Leod, 1 second. Cookery: Mrs. B. . M.. Laurenson, 1 first; Miss. M. Gamble; 2; firsts; Miss J. M'Leod, 1 first, 1 second; Miss D. Laurenson, 1 second.