FLOWER SHOW HELD AT ST DAVID'S, SYDENHAM.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19240, 29 November 1930, Page 11

FLOWER SHOW HELD AT ST DAVID'S, SYDENHAM.

A flower show was held at St David’s Presbyterian Church this afternoon in aid of the building fund of the Bible Class. The Rev .1. Millar. F.R.G.S., who opened the flower show, in the absence of the Rev J. D. Webster, congratulated the exhibitors on their splendid effors. Among the exhibits were displays of flowers, home cooking- and produce, sweets, vegetables and needlework. The needlework displayed was particularly fine. Judges for the various exhibits were: Mr R. Nairn (flowers and vegetables), Mr A. T. Smith (pets). Miss Bowen (needlework). Mr G. Brown (produce), and Miss Shaw (cookery). The prize list was as follows: Cut flowers. Best collection of roses —Tea Rooms I. Six roses (distinct varieties) —W. J. Gabb 1, Mr G. Bradford *2. Three roses (distinct varieties)—Mr W. J. Gabb 1, Mr G. Bradford 2. Best collection of sweet peas—Mrs Cain 1. Three varieties of sweet peas—Mrs Cam 1 and 2. Six kinds of hardy cut flowers —Miss M'Dougall 1. Mr L. -T. Moore 2. Three varieties of pansies—Mr Eafie 1, Mr R. H. Baldwin 2. Four roses (onevariety)—Mr W. J. Gabb 1 and 2. Pot plants—Mr Pirret 1, Mrs Helson 2. Decorative. Vase of roses—Mr L. .T. Moore 1 and 3, Mr W. R. Toon 2. Vase of flowers— Mr L. J. Moore 1, Miss M’Dougall 2, Miss Andrews li o. Basket of roses Mr L. J. Moore 1. Basket of flowers (other than roses —Miss E. Helson 1. Mr L. J. Moore 2. Bowl of roses— Mr L. J. Moore 1. Bowl of flowers (other than roses)—Mrs A. Alexander 1, Ml* L. J. Moore 2. Trait And Vegetables. Two poftnds gooseberries—Mr C. C. Durie, jun. 1, Miss X. M'Gibbon 2. Six stalks of rhubarb—Mr C. Durie, jun. 1, Mr E. TV. S. Townsend 2. Twentyfive pods peas—Mr C. Durie, jun. 3. Three lettuces—Mr TV. R. Toon 3 and 2. Collection of vegetables—Mr L. M. Kelson 3. Vase of flowers—Miss 11. Durie 3, Miss A. E. Brotherton 2. Rady’s spray—Miss A. E. Brotherton 3, Misses Tf. Durie and X. Durie 2. Men’s buttonhole—Miss A. E. Brotherton 3, Miss E. Helson 2. Collection of flowers—Master C. Wallis 1Cookery. Plate of oven scones (without butter) Mrs J. Lambie 1, Miss A. Lambie 2. Plate of girdle scones—Miss A. Lambie 3, Mrs J. Lambie 2. Plate of oat cake —Mrs KTevern 1, Mrs A. Streeter 2. Light fruit cake—Mrs Kevern 1, Mrs A. Der.t 2. Rich fruit cake—Mrs J. M. Johnstone 3, Mrs Kevern 2. Sponge sandwich—Mrs Kevern 3, Miss M. Butler 2. Sponge? roll—Mrs TVakelin 1. Nut loaf—Miss It. Butler 3, Miss P. Kilworth 2. Shortbread—Mrs A. Alexander 1 and 2. Gingerbread—Mrs TVakelin 3, Mrs Kevern 2. Plate of pikelets-—Mrs TV. Kemp 3, Mrs A. A. Streeter 2. Plate of biscuits—Miss R. Butler 3, Mrs A. Barnes 2. Plate of pastry—Miss R. Butler 3, Mrs Standen Cookery (Under Sixteen). Plate of scones (without butter) Miss N. M’Gibbon 2. Sponge sandwich •—Lucy TVakelin 3. School lunch—Jack M’Fall 1, Noeleen Anderson 2. Preserves. One pot marmalade—Miss Campbell 1, Mrs R. M'Callister 2. One pot jam— Mrs TV. Fisher 3, Miss R. Butler 2. One pot jelly—Miss E. Morrison 3. Miss E. M'Dougall 2. One jar tomato sauce— Mrs W. Fisher 2. One jar chutney— Miss M’Dougall 3. One bottle preserved fruit—Miss M’Dougall 2. Produce. One pound home-made butter—Miss D. Stratton 1, Miss L. Butterfield 2. Six hen eggs—Mrs TV. Sayers 1, Olive Ste’phens 2. Some Industrie*. One piece coloured embroidery—Mrs Kevern 1, Miss X. Anderson 2. One piece of fancy work (not specified) Mrs S. Mitchell 1, Mr.-? Kevern 2. One piece crochet—Miss Stewart 1, Mrs Kevern 2. One pair socks—Mrs Campbell 1 and 2. Best article from Is 6d worth material—Mr A. Tongue, jun. l, Miss Jessie Weir 2.- One piece of knitting—Mrs Campbell 1 and 2. PC an diwork (Juniors). One piece plain sewing (primary schools) —N. M’Gibbon 1, Erin Helson and Mavis Forbes 2. One embroidered apron fprimary school)—Peggy KII--3, Jessie Leslie 2. Model from any number Meccano set—A. M’Fewan 3, ‘jack M’Fall 2. Best article from raffia—Miss I. Round 3, Miss M. Hutton Pets. One pigeon—Mr L. Anderson 3, Mr T. White 2. One pair bantams—lan Hutton 1, R. Lumsden 2. One bird, songster—Ken' M’Fall 3. One rabbit— Dorothy Butterfield 1.