THE FLOWER SHOW.

Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1841, 26 November 1874, Page 2

THE FLOWER SHOW.

The flower show in aid of the Ladies' Benevolent Society's fund was opened this afternoon. The time for holding this show was most opportunely chosen, the season for flowers being just at its meridian. The interior of the Academy of Music has been arranged so as to afford room for visitors and at the same time to admit of their obtaining a good view of the exhibits, the tables or stands upon which the latter are displayed being in the form of a ring in. the centre of the Hall, so that visitors m#y stand on both •ides of the prizes and view them without inconvenient crowding, which means that species of elbow friction commonly observed when there is something remarkable to be seen and very little room to see it in. On these stands there were arranged exhibits of many varieties and some of real excellence. The show of roses, was magnificent, and from the fact of the keen: competition excited the judges will have a by no means easy duty in awarding the palm, the different lots having each end every one such excellence, for variety of kind as well as size and cultivation. Besides roses there , were other kinds pf flowers, and the air of the Hall was actually scented with the delicious perfume which they emitted. Amongst the general exhibits we observed an aquarium and a collection of silk-worms. The prizes given are of great variety and of different degrees of value. Some are really good, having been presented by the ladies. Among these—which may be considered as being certificates of merit— were noticed a volume, the "Poetry of Flowers," presented by Mrs Lush, and some illuminated pards by Mr Slater, the artistic merit of which is most noticeable. These would be much more valued by th» generallity of exhibitors than money prize^ of which there were very few and comparatively insignificant in amount. Mrs j. E, $lac>don.ald, whose indefatigable exertions have contributed largely to the success of this last good work of the ladies, presented a green house, the first prize for the best quality of geraniums. Mr Jefferson gave a very nice book, and Mr Airey also contributed to the list of prizes, The "inferior prizes, or .those of

less value than those which we have specified above as deserving of particular notice, were more of a useful and funny character, being comprised of different articles presented by persons in different lines of business, and hence the assortment ia somewhat mixed. For instance there are prizes which might be classed under the heading of home consumption, such as baby's food and marmalade •, general domestic utility, teapot and spoons; homestead furniture, spades and potato smashers. The following is a list of the exhibits, I and the order of the prizes awarded. We were unable to ascertain the names of those prize-winners where there is a blank left, owing to their having neglected to affix their names to them. This is particularly the case with tire poultry department:—

BEST AEBANGED BOUQUET. 1. Poetry of Mowers, Mrs Lush —Mr Miller. 2.. A Card, Mr Slator—Mrs Manton. 2. Illuminated Creed, Mr Slator. CHOICEST BOUQUET. 1. 10s, special prize, Mr Turner—Mrs Manton. 2. Cruet and stand, Mrs Bull—Mrs Macdonald. 3. Card—Hat, Mr 3 Heldt. BEST VAEIETtf OF GERANIUMS. 1. Greenhouse, Mrs. Macdonald ——- 2. A. Card, Mr Slator ■ m . 3. Baby's Hat, Mr Airey—Mr W. J. Hall. BEST VABIETY CUT FUSCHIAS. 1. Language of Flowers, Mrs Lush—Mr Hudson. 2. Hat, Mr Hetherington—Mr J. Hudson. 3. Tin of Baby's Food, Bottle Scent, Mr Rouse—Mr J. A. Miller. BEST VARIETY VEBBENAS. 1. Stool, Mr Everett—Mr J. W. Hare. I 2. Hat, Mr Eeid—Mrs E. Hudson. 3. Collars, Mr McLeod—Mr J. A. Miller. BEST COLLECTION OF FEBNS. 1. Lamp, the Mayor—Miss Vernon. 2. Parasol, Mr Forsaith, - CUT BOSES. 1. Woolwork, ■ 2. Card—Mr Litchfield. 3. Hat, Mr Airey—Mr Climo. BEST COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES. 1. A Card, 2. A Trencher, Mr Eenshaw, 3. Brush and Comb, Mr French, — BEST POTATOES. 1. Book, Mr Jefferson—Mr John Bull. 2. A Card—Mr Litchfield. 3. lib. Tea, a Friend—Mr J. E. Macdonald. BEST BHTJBAKB. 1. Teapot, Mr Gillies—Mr Litchfield. 2. Collars, Mr McLeod—Mr, Fricker. BEST CABBAGE. 1. Bottle of Fruit—Mr John Vercoe. 2. Collars and pot of Marmalade, Mr, French —Mr Fricker. '3. Card-collar, Mr Heldt—Mr Fricker.

BEST CAtFLIFIOWEB. 1. Spade, Mr Driver—Mr Vernon. 2. Potatoe Smasher; Mr Benshaw—Mrs Macdonald. BEST VARIETY OF PLANTS. 1. Lamp, the Mayor, 2. Child's Boots, Mr Marks, 3. A Card,BEST CtTCUMBEB. 1. Card—Mr Hart, 2. Puzzle Pipe—Mr S. "Winter. BEST PEAS. 1. Spoons, Mr Eenshaw —Mr Vernon. 2. Gloves, Mr Kenshaw-—Mr John Bull. 3. Puzzle, Mr Rouse—Mr G, Best. BEST DISH OF STRAWBERRIES. 1 Table, Mr Eowen—Mr J. Chapman. 2. Cake, Mrs Coolahan, - ■ 3. BEST CARNATIONS. 1. Rule, Mr Eenshaw—Mrs Miller 2. Inkstand-Mr J. W. Hall. 3. Hassock, Mr Dann, ■ BEST CACTUS, 1. A Cake—Mrs Heron. THE BAREST PIANT. 1. A Lamp, Mrs Murray—Mr Bull. POULTRY. BEST PAIR SPANISH. 1. Six shillings, r 2. Three do, BEST PAIR BBAMAH POOTBA. 1. Sis shillings, 2. Three do, BE3T HAMBtTBGH. 1. Six shillings,— 2. Three do,— —- BEST PAIR GAME FOUL. I Six shillings, 2, Three do,— BEST PAIR BANTAMS. 1. Six shillings—Miss Macdonald. 2. Three do, BEST PAIR COCHINS. 1. Six shillings,2. Three do, —— BEST PAIR DORKINGS. 1. Six shillings—Mr Ijitchfield. 2. Three do, BEST CANARY. 1. Six shillings, -— 2. Three do,—