TURAKINA.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8760, 11 March 1907, Page 4

TURAKINA.

The Flower Show and Gift Sale promoted hy the local Presbyterian congregation came off on Wednesday and was a great success. Although the number, of entries was not so great as on previous occasions the quality of the exhibits was excellent. The long spell of dry weather was not good for the gardens, yet the flowers and garden produce shown was highly creditable. Mr Laird, jvm., of Wanganui, acted as judge of the flowers and vegetables and gave every satisfaction. The home industries were in a like manner judged by Mrs Deane and Miss McWilliam. The articles for sale found ready buyers, whilst good business was done in the afternoon tea-room and at the lolly and cordial stall. The following is the list of the successful competitors: Cut flowers, collection of 12 varieties: Mrs Franklin 1, Mrs Lethbridge 3. Cut Flowers, 6 varieties; Mr Opie 1, Mrs Bett 3. Collection of Annuals : Mrs Lethbridge. Collection of Roses: Mrs Lethbridge. Amaryllis: Mrs McCully. Asters, 3; Mr Hillmer. Asters, G: Mrs Lethbridge. Balsams: Mrs McCully. Carnations: Mrs Bett. 1, Mrs Franklin 2. Dahlias Mrs Franklin. Dolphiuuuis: JMrs Lethbridge. Diauthus: Mrs Lethbridge. Fuchsias Mrs Lethbridge. Gallardias: Mrs Franklin. Hydrangea; Mrs Lethbridge. Nasturtiums ; Mr Opie 1, Miss Glasgow 2. Petunias: Mrs Lethbridge. Peustemons: Mrs Lethbridge. Phlox Drummed!: MissO . Hamilton 1, Mrs Lethbridge. Salpiglossis : Mrs Lethbridge. Sunflowers: Mrs Wallace. Sweet Peas : Mrs Lethbridge. Zinnias: Mrs Lethbridge. Basket of Flowovrs : MissA. Bowen 1, Miss M.Hughes 2. Hand Bouquet: Miss Davis. [ Shower Bouquet: Miss Davis. Bridal Bouquet: Miss Davis. Button holes: Miss Davis. Bowl of Flowers; Mrs Lethbridge 1, Miss M. Hughes 3. Phlox Herbaceous :Mrs Lethbridge. Lady’s Spray : Miss Davis. Yaso Flowers: Miss Jennie Franklin. Bunch cut flowers: Miss Jennie Franklin. Hand Bouquet: Miss Jennie Franklin. Floral Wreath: Miss Adelaide Thompson. Collection of native flowers and berries; Miss Maggie Grant. Floral Cross : Miss M. Jones. Collection Buttons: Miss J. Franklin. Apples, dessert: Mr Franke. Apples, cooking : Mr Franke. Pears: Mrs Day. Tomatoes ; Mr Baldwin 1, MrsLothbridgo 2. Broad beaus: Mrs Wallace. Beet: Mrs Day I, Mr Poachy 3. Cabbages: Mrs Lethbridge 1, Mr Peachy 2. Cucumber : Mr V. Brookio. Onions, quality ; Mr V. Brookio. Onions, weight: Mr Peachy. Pie Melon: Maori Girls’ College. Potatoes, kidney : Maori Girls’ College. Potatoes, round: Mrs Wallace 1, Mr Brookio 2. Potatoes, 3 varieties: Mr G. C. Cameron. Pumpkin, heaviest: Mrs Lethbridge Vegetable marrows: Mrs Scott/ Collection of vegetables: Mr J. Brookie. Rhubarb: Mrs Scott. Sheaf oats; Mr W. Franklin. Sheaf wheat: Mr W. Gray. Turnips; Mr Brookie and Mr Marshall. Mangolds : Mr Peachey. ‘ Bread ; M. Loay 1, Mr Wallace 3. Butter: Miss Bowen. Jams: Mrs McCully. Preserved fruits: Mrs Gibson. Plain scones: Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs M. Lcay 3. Sweet scones: Mrs M.Leay 1, Mrs McCully 2. Seed cake : Mrs Cameron. Fruit cake : Mrs E. McGregor. Sponge sandwich :Mrs E. McGregor.