SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XL, Issue 13172, 4 September 1913, Page 3

SPRING FLOWER SHOW.

A FINE DISPLAY.

The annual daffodil and spring flower show "was opened at the Scottish (Society's hall this afternoon. The exhibition, whioh is run under the auspices of St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild, m aid of the Presbyterian Church building fund, is a most attractive one. There are large entries m the flower classes, and they all go to make up a. delightful display. In addition to the exhibits m the competitions, Mr A. Thomson has an interesting assortment of pot plants and cut flowers on exhibition only, and Mr G. T: Bull also has a fine collection of cut flowers on exhibition. Another interesting display is a collection of native trees r by Mr F. Field. The entries m the decorative classes are not so large *s i.uWW-l- For the decorative table, which is to be judged by popular vote, three entries came forward m the children's division, one m the small table class and five m the ladies' division. Most jof the decorations consist of daffodils, but the tables are all nicely arranged; and the lesult of the voting will be - awaited with interest. As usual ths cooking division brought forth a good display of appetising edibles, whilst the preserves are also a creditable collection. There are no entries of vegetables. There are some interesting and novel exhibits m the art division. Besides the flower show there are other attractions. A sale of work is conducted m a. side room, this stall being organised by Mrs Frampton. It contains an abundance of useful articles, which were much sought after this afternoon. A jumble stall occupies one corner of the hall, and thi9 is being run by Mesdames Church, Thomson, Bishop, Lounds East (2), and Miss Von Pein. Upstairs there. i is a refreshment room, which is m charge of Mesdames J. Warren, McDonald, Robinson, . Fpote, Ball, and Maunder, whilst a^ruumber of young ladies assisted with the waiting. The aiirangements for the function were well carried out by. the committee, of which Mr A. Thomson is secretary. The judged, a.nd stewards were: Cut flowers aria decorative classes : Judges, Messrs G T, and F. Bull ; stewards, Mr D. G. Robertson, Misses Third, Prime, and Evans. The stewards for the other divisions were Mesdames Rowley and Massey and Miss Witty, and the judges were:— Art, Mr W. F. Crawford; cooking, Mrs Cooper and Mr Dowell ; industrial and children's classes, Mis Williams and Mfrs H. M. Porter ; preserves, Mr W J, Cox.

The show was opened by his Worship the Mayor, and there was a large attendance during the afternoon, the visitors being delighted with the display. During the afternoon some musical items were givehy' and to-night another programme of music Avill be provided. Li addition to (this there will be national dancing by Mir. D. McKechnie's pupils. There is also a. sweet stall under the management of Misses Bushnell, Steele, and Walker, and Mesdames Nisbett and Blair.

"If," said JVfir iftrk, m declaring the show open, "as has been said, flowers bloom only for those who }ove them,, it is quite apparent from the beautiful display . this afternoon that titere must be a host of flower-lovers m Gisborne." Flowers, : he said, had long ago been compared to stars, ;-nd just as tpe stars shone forth m the evening to beautify the. sky and the night, so under the influence of . the . sun the flo Avers bloom delightfuliy on earth to beautify and gladden the world. It had been said of them, too, that they gave expression of every human thought and wish, and this being the case, it was little to be wondered at that horticulturists Avere enthusiasts. They came into close touch with Nature, and) read m the flowers the wisdom of the world. Too much stress could not be laid upon the advisability of a rudder knowledge of flower culture, for this would tend to beauty of thought and .expression, and consequently to the betterment of life. 'In ail places,' said the poet, 'and m all seasons, . flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, teaching us by most persuasiA'e reasons how akin they are to human things,' and it is this humanity m flo Avers, if one can so express it, that appeals so to the humanity m man." His Worship said that it gave l.im great pleasure to be present and to Avitness sucn a fine exhibition of spring f owers. Exhibitions of this '. feature, wherein the element of competition entered, tended to the improvement of gardens and. flower-groAv-ing. .dvd 1 when it was combined with the Jaudable desire to provide money for .* church purposes^ it Avais right and fitting, that the public sltould respond with their presence and support. He truetod! that the shoAV would more than fulfil the expectations of the promoters, and; he officially declared .it open. The awards were && 'follows : — AMATEUR CLASSES. One Variety of narcissus, trumpet (not less than six blooms, 5 entries: W. H. Chrisp 1, Mr Kells 2. Oh 4 Variety narcissus, short trumpet (4 entries) : Mis R. Crawford 1, Mrs It. Dobsbn 2.

Two .varieties narcissus, double (2 entries);: E. C. Hotter 1, Mrs R. _*fob£M 2.

i Three varieties narcissus, distinct,' not less than three Varieties (3 entries) : Ml* 0. Adair 1, Mrs ,11. Dobson 2. Six Varieties narcissus (2 entries) : Mrs C. Adair 1.

Collection narcissus, m separate A r ases (5 entries) : Mrs H. Kenway 1, E. C. Hdtter,2.

DECORATIVE

One vase daffodils,, for effect (6' entries) ;' Mrs Cuthbert 1. Qii" . boAvl daffodils . (8 entries) : Mrs Margoli.-uth 1 and 2. ' In the buttoii-holfe class, no prize Avas awarded, the judges considering the entries^ not being, up to award merit. Spray for ladies' dress (3 entries) : Miss O. Oault 1. " Original design (2 entries] : Masters Garrett' and . Porter (model of hcav church) 1- ... DeoOtfated basket (2 entries) : Mrs D. Blair 1. . .. _. Decorated epergne (3 entries) : Mrs D. Blair 1. 's - CHILDREN'S CLASSES.. Bowl of flowers (3 entries): Lorna Robertson 1, Barbara Hutchinson 2. Buttonhole, children under 15 (7 entries) : Jean Robertson 1, Lbopia Robertson 2.

Buttonhole, children under 12 (8 entries): J&ck Robertson 1, Kenneth Kissling 21 Lady's spray (4 entries} : Jean Robertsore' ,1. J.erna Robertson 2. L Go«ec"tipn native flowers (2 entries): JanW^arston 1. Decorated basket (6 entries) : Margafet'Riftfierby 1, Lorna Robertson 2. -7 All:. COOKING.

ScpnetClthree varieties (4 entries), Mrs J. _#$£-.' Vfbaety small cakes (3 entries) : Mrs J. "ss»' l, Mrs H. B. Whyte h.c. SrJpfoe .sandwich (8 entries): R. H. Page? "ty Mrs A. McConnell 2, Mrs G. 'Pritepity/h,-*-Spojtee.-roll (2 entries): Miss Bulst 1. Oatjnjal cake (1 entry): Miss B. ShaAv *• . . ■■« r'• - ' { Frfcjtcake (6 entries): Mrs Cuthbert 1, Mrft'D., McKeague 2. S&ed cake (3 entries) : Mrs J. Muir J . Collection home-made biscuits (2 entries);": _Sj[r_ Whyte 1. Vg-ritfOT, home-made pastry (2 entries) : Mrs"-:B;.vB: Whyte 1. Rrepv)2 entries) : Mrs H. B. Whyte 1. CoUeetion home-made sweets (1 entry) : Mrs^B. Whyte 1. | Q-iMe^bread (2 entries): Mrs H.,8. ShP^t*sfead (2 entries) : Mrs F. R. Ball 1» " i .(_;. ..' Chocphvte cake (2 entries): Mrs J. Wehbm, ; Mi|9#ra ca^ c @ entries) : Mrs J. Mtiir^yi'J:' ; / V*: GIRLS UNDER 15. Bread (1 entry): Phyllis Maunder 1. ScfSiJe-}' (6 entries) : Miss Barber 1, AHce : \jpnes h.c. SpMfge sandwich (5 entries) : Elsa McDonaJ&t, Nancy Cotterill 2. Spohge* roll (1 entry) : Lorna Robertson VX > ■

Plato: small cakes (1 entry) : M. Mat thews;!/

Coco^nut ice (4 varieties) : Jocelyn Hutchinson 1. Toffpv* (8 entries) : Molly Bull 1. Turkish delight (2 entries) : Rosy Trafford I.

Boys under 16. Scones (2 entries): Walter Robertson 1,7, • Toffee' (6 entries) : Walter Robertson 1, E. Akvoyd 2.

PRESERVES AND PRODUCE. Variety preserver fruits (2 entries) Mrs J. Webb 1.

Jam, three varieties (2 entries) : Mrs H. B. Whyte 1. i Jellies (2 entries) : Mrs H. B. Whyte 1. Marmalade (4 entries) : Miss B. Shaw 1, Mrs J. Peach 2. Collection pickles and chutney (one t entry) : Mrs H. B. Whyte 1. Tomato sauce (2 entries) : Mrs H. B. Whyte 1. Dozen hen eggs (2 entries) : W. H. Chrisp, 21bs 4ozs, 1. Home-made butter (3 entries) : Mrs W. H. Chrisp 1, Miss B. Shaw 2. Separated butter (1 entry) : Miss B. Bulst 1. Six oranges. (1 entry): Mr Cuthbert J. INDUSTRIAL WORK. Sock-darning, under 16 years (1 entry) : Mary Ardern 1. ART DIVISION. . Comic sketch (3 entries) : L. Snowsill Six post-cards, floral (5 entries) : Hugh Rowley 1. Six post-cards, comic (5 entries) : Allen Rowley 1. Miscellaneous collection of post-cards (11 entries): Molly Bull 1, Hugh Rowley 2. , , CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Crochet, under 14 years (3 entries) : Lora Gibbs 1 and 2.

Collection, illustrative of natural his tory (3 entries) : Phillys Berry 1, Miss M. Matthews 2.