FLOWER SHOWS

ROXBURGH HIGH SCHOOL The thirteenth annual flower show of the Roxburgh High School was held in the Roxburgh Hall recently. The extremely dry spell experienced lately by the district was reflected in the number and quality of the exhibits. The following is a list of the prizes and special awards:— Flowers Helenium: C. Dale Helianthus (sunflower) annual: Mrs A. Robertson. Helianthus (sunflower) perennial: Mrs S. Grant. Antirrhinums, tall: H. A. Tamblyn 1, Helen Dance 2. Gladioli: J. H. Uren 1, Rosaleen Waigth 2. Gladioli, primulinus: J. H. Uren, 1, Bill Stringer 2. Montbretia: H. A. Tamblyn 1 J. H Uren 2. Pentstemons: Helen Dance. Cosmos: Mrs Waters 1 Rosaleen Waigth 2. Gaillardia, perennial: Mrs Stockdill 1. Miss Stewart 2. Calendulas: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs S. Grant 2 Scabious, annual: Bill Stringer 1, E. M. Hodson 2. Marigolds. African: Rosaleen Waigth 1, H. A. Tamblyn 2. Marigolds, French: Rosaleen Waigth 1, Miss Stewart 2. Asters, double: V. Cockburn 1, M. Kinaston 2. Asters, single: V. Cockburn. Dahlias, double: Rosaleen Waigth. Dahlias, single: Miss Stewart Collection of annuals: Miss Stewart. Hardy cut flowers, collection: Mrs Stockdill 1, Mrs S. Grant 2. Annuals, any other, variety: Bill Stringer 1 Mrs S. Grant 2. Rudbeckia, perennial: Mrs S. Grant 1, Rosaleen Waigth 2. Phlox Drummondi: Kevin Burton 1, M. Kinaston 2, Kevin Burton 3. Stocks: Miss Stewart. Salpiglossis: Miss Stewart 1. Rosaleen Waigth 2. Zinnias, giant mammoth: Miss Stewart 1. Rosaleen Waigth 2. Petunias: Rosaleen Waigth 1, Mrs Grant 2. Sweet peas: Mrs S. Grant. Sweet peas, best collection: Mrs S. Grant 1, Helen Dance 2. Dianthus: Miss Stewart 1. Mrs S. Grant 2. Verbenas: Mrs Stockdill 1, Miss Stewart 2, Helen Dance 3. Violas: Mrs S. Grant. Roses: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs T. Capon 2 Roses: Miss Stewart 1. Helen Dance 2 Champion rose: Helen Dance. Best collection of roses; Mrs C. Dale 1, Helen Dance 2, Freda Newland 3. Gentleman's buttonhole: Miss Stewart 1 and 2. Carnations: Mrs T. Capon 1, Bill Stringer 2 and 3. Pot plant, foliage: Mrs S. Grant. Pot plant, flowering: Miss Stewart Decorated bowl: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs S. Grant 2. Bowl of floating flowers: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs S. Grant 2. Decorated vase: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs de Latour 2. Decorated basket: Miss Stewart. Presentation basket: Miss Stewart. Lady's spray: Mrs Pringle 1 and 2. Victorian posy: Lorna McPherson 1, Miss Stewart 2. Presentation bouquet: Miss Stewart.

Vegetables Butter beans: Owen Young 1,2, and 3. French beans: R.D.H.S. Scarlet runner bean: Chas. Blakeley 1, Valda Toms 2 and 3. Green peas: R.D.H.S. 1 and 2 Owen Young 3. Silver beet: Owen Young 1 and 2, John Frame 3. Red beet, turnip-rooted: Jim Cahill 1, Owen Young 2, Bobby Stringer 3. Table cabbage: C. Blakeley 1, John Frame 2. Carrots, early shorthorn: Victor Taylor. Carrots, intermediate: Mr Dale 1, Owen Young 2, John Frame 3. Carrots, long: C. Blakeley 1, John Frame 2. Parsnips: John Frame 1, R.D.H.S. 2, Owen Young 3. Lettuces: John Frame 1, Jim Cahill 2. Swede turnips: John Frame 1 and 3. Cecil McCauley 2, Vegetable marrow, green: Tommy Harper 1 Chas. Blakely '2, Victor Taylor 3. Best table pumpkin: Teddy Woodhouse 1, R.D.H.S. 2. Potatoes, white: Mrs Waters 1, lan Crossan 2, J. Gilchrist 3. Potatoes, one variety; coloured: Owen Young 1, Bruce, Waters 2, D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. Potatoes, three varieties, any colour: D. Martin 1 and 2. Best collection of potatoes: R.D.H.S. 1 D. Martin 2. Onions: C. Blakeley 1, Owen Young 2 and 3. Shallots: Lorna McPherson 1, Bill Stringer, jun., 2, Mrs Waters 3. Rhubarb: Lorna McPherson. Tomatoes, open: Peter George 1 and 2, Cecil McCauley 3. Collection of vegetables: Graham Steele 1. Jim Burton 2, John Frame 3< Cauliflower: John Frame,

Fruit Apples, dessert, Cox'a Orange: C. McCauley 1, T. R. Capon 2, C. Dale 3. Apples, dessert, Delicious: A. H. Tamblyn 1, C. McCauley 2. T. R. Capon 3. Apples, dessert, Jonathan: C. McCauley 1 T, R. Capon 2. Apples, dessert, any other variety: T. R. Capon 1 and 2. Apples, cooking, any variety: Mrs Pennell 1 and 2, C. McCauley 3. Apples, collection: T. R. Capon 1, C. McCauley 2. Pear, Bon Cretian: C. McCauley 1. T. R. Capon 2 and 3. Pear, any other variety: C. McCauley. Plums. European, dark dessert: T. R. Capon. Plums: European, light dessert: T. R. Capon 1, C. McCauley 2 and 3. Plums, cooking: P. George 1,2, and 3. Plums, Purple King: M. Glendinning 1, C. McCauley 2 and 3. Plums, any other variety: P George 1,2. and 3. Plums, collection, European: T. R. Capon. Plums, collection, Japanese: C. McCauley Greengages, English: C. McCauley 1,2 and 3. Peaches, Muir: C McCauley 1 and 2. Peaches, J. H. Hales: C. McCauley 1 and 2, M. Glendinning 3. Peaches, Zerbes: T. R. Capon 1 and 2. Peaches, dessert, yellow: M. Glendinning 1, C. McCauley 2 and 3. Peaches, dessert, white - C. McCauley 1 and a, T R. Capon 3. Peaches, dessert. collection: C. McCauley. Peaches, yellow, cling: T. R. Capon 1,2, and 3. Peaches, white, cling: C. McCauley 1 and 2, J. O'Brien 3. Peaches yellow . free, canning: C. McCauley 1,2, and 3. Peaches, collec- 1 tion, yellow: C. McCauley. Peaches, cherry, trayi C. McCauley. Nectarines, Goldmine: M. Glendinning 1, C. McCauley 2, V. Toms 3. Nectarines, any other variety: M. Glendinning 1, C. McCauley 2 and 3 Apricots, Moorpark. P. George 1. C. McCauley 2 and 3. Apricots, any other variety: P. George 1,2, and 3. Quinces: T. R. Capon 1 and 2. Collection of fruit on tray: C. McCauley. Handwork Table centre, embroidery, colour: Mrs J. Weaver i. Miss M. Pevers 2 and 3. Supper cloth, embroidery, colour: Mrs J. Weaver 1, Miss A.. Cockburn 2. Miss M. Kinaston 3. Supper cloth, all white or natural: Mrs S. Wood (Mornington) 1, Miss M. Kinaston 2. Fancy apron: Miss O. Gordon 1 Miss M. Pevers 2, Mrs J. Weaver 3. Cushion, embroidery: Miss O. Gordon 1 and 2, Miss M Pevers 3. Knitting, child's garment, plain; Mrs J. Weaver. Knitting, child's garment, fancy: Mrs J Weaver 1 and 2, Miss O. Cockburn 3. Knitting, lady's jumper, fancy: Miss M Kinaston. Knitting gentleman's jumper, fancy. Mrs A. Burton. Knitting, pair of socks: Mrs Capon, sen. Knitting, bedjacket: Miss M. G. Watson (Invercargill) 1, Miss G. Hill 2. Knitting, any other article - Mrs J. Weaver. Woolwork on canvas: J. T. Botting 1. Miss and Master Tamblyn 2, Miss M. G. Watson 3 Bedspread: Mrs J. Weaver. Soft toy: Mrs E. J. Waters. Article from sugar bag: Mrs E. J. Waters. Article from used wool: Miss M. Kinaston Article from scrap material: Mrs J. Weaver 1 Miss O. Cockburn 2. Mrs J. Weaver 3. Threadwork, etching: Miss A. Elder 1 and 2. Any other embroidered article: Miss 0. Gordon 1. Mrs J. Weaver 2, Miss M. Kinaston 3. Produce and Cookery Hens' eggs: Cecil McCauley. Separator butter: Mrs D. Crossan 1 and 2. Scones, oven. Anita Elder 1 and 2. Scones, girdle: Mrs W Elder 1. Anita Elder 2 and 3. Scones, date. Anita Elder 1 and 2 Pikelets: Mrs W. Elder 1 Miss Kliem 2, Anita Elder 3 Oatcake: Anita Elder 1,2. and 3 Bran biscuits: Anita Elder 1 and 2 Shortbread: Mrs Waters 1, TTrs W. Toms 2. Plain sponge sandwich: Anita Elder 1, Mrs Waters 2 Chocolate cake: Anita Elder. Butter sponge: Mrs Waters 2. Sponge roll: Anita Elder. Fruit cake, light: Anita Elder 2. Fruit cake dark: Anita Elder. Jams, Jellies, and Preserves

Chutney: Mrs Grant. Pickles: Mrs Grant 1, Mrs A. Robertson 2. Sauce, any other variety. Mrs Grant 2 Apricot jam: Lorna McPherson 1 Mrs J. Mooney 2, Mrs Grant 3. Blackberry jam: Mrs T. Sandes 1, Lorna McPherson 2. Black currant jam: Mrs Grant Peach jam: Mrs J. Mooney Plum jam: Mrs T. Sandes 1, Mrs J. Mooney 2. Raspberry jam: Mrs Grant 1 Mrs E. J. Waters 2, Mrs C Dale 3. Strawberry jam: Mrs Grant 1, Mrs J. Mooney 2. Jam, any other variety: Mrs Grant Marmalade: Mrs T. Rae 1, Mrs J. Mooney 2. Jelly, any variety: Mrs C. Dale 1, Mrs Grant 2, Mrs T Sandes 3. Preserves, pears: Mrs T. Sandes 2.

Preserves, apricots: Joyce O'Brien 'l, Joyce Andrew 2. Preserves, any other fruit: Mrs C. Dale Baby Show Boys under nine months: Brian Woodhouse 1. James Anderson 2. Boys, nine to eighteen months: Billy Moore 1, Michael Cahill 2. Girls under nine months: Winifred Mabel Parker 1, Elaine Lyall 2. Girls, nine to eighteen months: Elizabeth Quatamain 1, Georgette Hill 2. School Section Best bowl, flowers: C. Nicholson 1, D. Burton 2. Buttonhole, Standards I and II: D. Henderson 1, J. Cahill 2. Buttonhole, Form I and II: J. O'Brien 1, 0. Taylor 2. Buttonhole, Standards 111 and IV: Evan Harper 1, E. Andrew 2. Buttonhole, secondary: Ruth Stockdill 1 Betty Toms 2. Three oven scones: C Nicholson 1, L. McPherson 2. Four pikelets: L. McPherson 1 and 2. Preserved fruit: D. Burton 1 and 2, L. McPherson 3. Plain sewing, Standards I and II: R. Waigth 1, D. Hayes 2. P. Whelan 3. Plain sewing, Standards 111 and IV: F. Newland 1. M. Whelan 2, O. Taylor 3. Plain sewing. Forms 1 I and II: Rae Graham. Plain sewing, secondary: C. Nicholson 1, T. Taylor 2. Darning: T Taylor. Fancy Apron R. Waigth 1, Lorna McPherson 2, Rae Graham 3. Fancy Knitting: D. Burton. Best article, handwork: T. Woodhouse 1, R.* Waigth 2, S. Tyree 3. Best toy, girls: D. Burton. Best matchbox toy, girls: Joyce "Dale 1, Gavin Dunlay 2 Plain knitting: T. Taylor. Printing, Primer classes. Primer II: Jean Watson 1 Arnold Sandri 2, Betty Henderson 3. Printing, Primer lIP Esther Parker 1. Helen Dance 2, Valma Dale 3. Primer IV raffia: Judith Capon 1 Eileen Dimmock 2. Victor Taylor 3. Primer 111, woollen purses: Ross Wallace 1, Valm? Dale 2, Ivy Flannery 3. Primer IV, woollen purses: Judith Capon 1, Neville Capon 2. Murna Sandri 3. Worked apron. . Valma Dale. Primer classes, woolwork balls: Primer I—Kevin Burton; Primer ll—Joan Watson; Primer lll—Alex. Compton. Woolwork serviette rings, Primer III: Valma Dale 1, Ivy Flannery 2, Billy Frame 3. Woolwork serviette rings, Primer IV: Judith Capon 1, Eileen Dimmock 2, Gavin Dunlay 3. Raffia work. Primer III: Valma Dale 1, Joan Watson 2, Billy Andrew 3. Writing, Standard I: Gaurie Grant 1, David Henderson 2, Joyce Crossan 3. Writing, Standard II: Shirley Hobbs 1, Daphne Hayes 2, Rosaleen Waigth 3. Writing, Standard III: Winifred Newland 1, Marie Whelan 2. Peter Miller 3. Writing, Form 1: Trevor Wilson 1, Evelyn Wood 2, Joyce Andrew 3. Writing, Form II: Louis Sandes 1. Bill Kerr 2, Alverie Deans 3. Writing, secondary: Claire Nicholson 1, Frank Weatherall 2, Merul Weatherall 3, Vera Moore h.c. Printing, secondary: Betty Toms 1. Clare Nicholson 2, Ruth Stockdill 3. Pastel drawing, Standard I: A. Donaldson 1, B. Stringer 2, K. Kenworthy 3. Pastel drawing, Standard II: S. Hobbs 1. Bobbie Stringer 2. D. Hayes 3. Water colour, Standard III: Winifred Newland 1, Evelyn Wallace 2, Marie Whelan 3. Map, Standard IV: Nancy Harliwich 1, Nancy Stringer 2. Map, Form I: John Frame 1, Joyce O'Brien 2, Joyce Andrew 3. Map, Form II: Alverie Deans 1, Louis Sandes 2. Drawing secondary: Lynne Stockdill 1, Betty Borthwick 2. Ruth Stockdill 3. Geometrical design, secondary: Mabel Patterson 1, B. Borthwick 2, Frank Weatherall 3. Handwork, secondary: E. Davidson 1. C. Nicholson 2. Paper cutting, Primer classes, Primer I: Margaret Michelle 1, Luita Webster 2, Lois Kelly 3. Primer ll:'Betty Henderson 1, G. Dimmock 2. Joan Watson 3. Primer III: Nola Miller 1, Valma Dale 2. Isobel Donaldson 3 Primer IV boys: Michael Scott 1, John Whelan 2, Alan Stedman 3. Primer IV girls: Judith Capon 1, Eileen Dimmock 2, Doreen Kitto 3. Best woodwork model, primary: J. Frame 1, T. Wilson 2. Sheet foreign stamps, under 14 years: I. Hobbs 1, P. Miller 2. Sheet foreign stamps, over 14 years: D. Burton. Sheet 8.-itish stamps: Shirley Hobbs 1, Peter Miller 2 Sheet British stamps: D. Burton. Miller's Flat display, printing. Primer classes: Len Borland. Standard I: I. McKenzie. Standard II: Margaret Moss 1, J. Reid 2, Wilma Mudge 3. Form I: Robert Adams 1, Thelma Haines 2. Standard IV* Anita Norman 1, Phyllis McDonald 2. Standard III: Trevor McDonald 1. Frank Adams 2, Rena Davidson 3. Form II: Jimsie Walker 1. Laurel Borland 2, Herbert Sheehy 3. Drawing: Eila Rae 1. Map drawing: Eila Rae 1. Drawing: Wilma Mudge 1. John Norman 2, Joy Reid 3.

Special Prizes

Flowers:—Collection of hardy cut flowers: Mrs Stockdill. Decorative work: Miss Stewart. Most points in roses: Miss Stewart. Most points in section—silver cup: Miss Stewart. Vegetables:—Beans and peas: School. Cabbages: C. Blakeley. Marrows, and pumpkins: Tom Harper and Victor Woodhouse. Potatoes: D. Martin (Beaumont): Most points in sectionSilver cup: Owen Young.. Fruit:—Most points in section—silver cup: Cecil McCauley. Handwork:—Embroidery: Mrs J. Weaver. Knitting: Mrs J. Weaver. Thrift work: Mrs E. J. Waters and Miss M Kinaston. Most points in sectionsilver cup: Mrs J. Weaver. Produce and cookery:—Butter: Mrs D. Crossan. Girdle scones: Mrs W. Elder Pastry: Mrs E. J. Waters. Fruit cake, dark: Miss A. Elder. Most points in section—trophy: Miss A. Elder. Jams, jellies, and preserves:—Pickles and sauces: Mrs S. Grant. Jams and jellies: Mrs S. Grant. Preserves: Mrs Dale and Joyce O'Brien. School Section Decorative work: Claire Nicholson, David Henderson. Joyce O'Brien, Evan Harper Ruth Stockdill. Cooking: Lorna McPherson. Plain sewing. Forms I and II: Rae Graham. Plain sewing, secondary: Claire Nicholson. School work—most points: Claire Nicholson and Louis Sandes. Best woodwork model: Jack Frame. Stamps, foreign, under 14 years: Ivan Hobbs 1, Peter Miller 2. Stamps, foreign over 14 years: Daphne Burton 1. Stamps, British, under 14 years: Shirley Hobbs 1, Peter Miller 2, David Leslie 3. Stamps, British, over 14 years: Daphne Burton 1. Most points in show—Dewar cup: Cecil McCauley.

KAKAPUAKA

The Kakapuaka Autumn Show was held in the local school on Saturday. Most of the classes were keenly contested, while the exhibits of flowers made an excellent display. The following is the list of prize-winners:— Pot Plants Single fuchsia: Mrs Flett 1. Double geranium: Mrs Flett 1, Mrs Fisher 2. Foliage geranium: Mrs Flett 1. Two pot plants: Mrs Flett 1. Native fern: Mrs Flett 2. Any plant not in schedule: Mrs Flett 2. Most points in section: Mrs Flett Cut Flowers Carnations: Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Flett 2. One gladiolus: Mrs Mercer 1, Mrs Flett 2, Mrs Caldwell 3. Collection of gladioli: Mrs Mercer 1, Mrs Caldwell 2. Ivy geranium: Mrs Dallas 1. One lily: Mrs Byers 1. Miss M Webb 2 Mrs Mercer and Mrs Flett 3 equal. Two lilies: Mrs Flett 1, Mrs Mercer 2, One rose: Mrs Flett 2. Three roses: Mrs Flett 2. Six roses: Mrs Mercer 1. Mrs Flett 2. Dahlias: Mrs Maze 1 Mrs Flett 2 and 3. Two asters: Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Flett 2 Bowl of asters: Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Flett 2. Three 10week stocks: Mrs Flett 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Three spikes phlox drummondi: Mrs Proctor 1 and 2. Nemesia: Mrs Proctor 1, Mrs Flett 2. Sweet peas: Mrs Proctor 1, Mrs Houliston 2. Mrs Carmody 3. Antirrhinums: Mrs Flett 1 Collection of annuals: Mrs Robertson 1. Collection cut flowers: Mrs Flett 1 Mrs Robertson 2. Any flower not in schedule: Mrs Proctor 1. Mrs Mercer 2. Mrs Mackie 3. Most points in section: Mrs Flett Decorative Gentleman's buttonhole and lady's spray: Mrs Carmody 1 and 2. Bridesmaid's posy: Miss Flett 1,2 and 3. Two vases of arranged flowers: Miss Flett 1 and 2. Mrs Robertson 3. Bowl of flowers: Miss E. Mercer 1. Miss Flett 2 Mrs Robertson 3. Basket of flowers: Miss M Flett 1,2 and 3 Floating bowl: Miss M. Flett 1. G.

Houliston 2, Mrs Robertson 3. Floral design: Miss-Flett 1 and 2. Most points in section: Miss Flett. Fruit and Vegetables

Six dessert plums, light: Mrs Webb 1. Mrs Maze 2. Three dessert apples: Mr Webb 1. Three cooking apples: Mr Webb 1 and 2. Three dessert cears: Mr Webb 1. Three pods of broad beans: Mr Fisher 1, Mrs Mealing 2, Mr Fisher 3. Three pods of long broad beans: Mr Mackie 1, Mrs Mealing 2. Three scarlet runners: Mr ' Fisher 1. Mrs Robertson 2 and 3. Six pods peas: S. Webb 1, J. M. Moffat 2 and 3. Half-pint shelled peas: Mrs Houliston 1. J. M. Moffat 2. Mrs Robertson 3. Three beet, round: Mr McLean 1, J. Mealing 2 and 3. One table cabbage: L. McLean 1, Mrs Dallas 2 Mr Robertson 3. Two cabbage lettuce. Mrs Robertson 1. Three carrots, long. L. McLean 1, S. Webb 2.. Three carrots short: L. McLean 1, Mrs Allan 2. Three Parsnips: Mrs Allan 1. Mr Griffiths 2. L. McLean 3. Cauliflower: Mrs Robertson 1. Three stalks rhubarb: Mrs Fisher 1. Mr Griffiths 2. Three spring onions: L. McLean 1. Mr J. Mackie 2. Three heaviest onions: Mrs A. Houliston 1. Six bulbs shallots, ordinary: Mrs Byers 1, Mr Robertson 2. Six bulbs shallots, giant: Mr J. Mackie: 1 and 2. Four table Potatoes: S.W. Moffat 1, Mrs Byers 2 S. W. Moffat 3 Tweive potatoes, four varieties: Mrs Byers 1.-J. Mealing 2.. Collection of vegetables: Mrs Mealing 1. Mrs Allan 2. Most points in section: Mr S. Webb. Preserves Three varieties of jellies: Mrs Proctor 1. Mrs Houliston 2 and 3. Three varieties of jams: Mrs Maze 1 Mrs Houliston 2. Mrs Proctor 3. Collection of preserved fruit: Mrs Maze 1 and A Mrs Mealing 3. Collection of pickles and sauces: Mrs Maze 1. Mrs Byers .2 Most points in section: Mrs Maze. Baking One home-made loaf: Mrs Byers 1. Three oven scones: Mrs Maze 1, Mrs Byers 2 and 3. Three wheatmeal scones: Mrs Maze 1. Three fancy scones: Mrs Carmody 1, .Mrs Maze I. Three oaten cakes: Mrs Carmody l, Mrs Proctor 2. Three pikelets: Mrs Byers 1, Mrs Maze 2. Collection of pastry: Mrs Carmody 1. Three pieces of shortbread: Mrs Maze 1, Mrs Proctor 2. Butter sponge: Mrs Carmody 1. Mrs Proctor 2, Mrs Dallas 3. Chocolate sponge: Mrs Dallas 1. Mrs Carmody 2. Mrs Maze 3. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Carmody 1, Mrs Dallas 2, Mrs Byers 3. Sponge roll: Mrs Carmody 1 Mrs Byers 2. Light fruit cake: Mrs Maze 1, Mrs Proctor 2. Dark fruit cake: Mrs Maze 1. L=vsd cake: Mrs Byers 1, Mrs Carmody 2, Mrs Maze 3. Gingerbread: Mrs Proctor 1. Mrs Carmody 2. Collection of plain biscuits: Mrs Maze :. Mrs Carmody 2. Collection of fancy biscuits: Mrs Maze 1, Mrs Carmody 2 and 3. Collection of small cakes: Mrs Carmody 1. Most points in section: Mrs Caramateur Baking.—Shortbread: Mrs Freeman 1. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Freeman 1. Most points in section: Mrs Freeman. Men's Baking.—Three oven scones: R. Paul 1, L. Houliston 2 and 3. Three girdle scones: R. Paul 1. L. Houliston 2 Mr A. Caldwell 3. Three pikelets. R Paul 1, L. Houliston 2 and 3. Any baking not in schedule: R. Paul. 1, Mr A. Caldwell 2 and 3, Most points in section: Ross Paul. Farm Produce Fresh butter: Mrs Dallas 1, Mr Byers 2, Mrs Houliston 3. Powdered butter: Mrs Houliston 1 and 2. Mrs Byers A. One dozen heaviest hen eggs: Mrs Maze and Mrs Byers (equal) 1. Dressed ponltry: Mrs Byers 1. Most points in section- Mrs Byers. Industrial Specimen of crochet in cotton: Mrs Fisher 1,2 and 3. Specimen of white embroidery: Mrs S. Allan 1. Specimen of coloured embroidery: Mrs Turner 1, Mrs Turner and Mrs Carmody 2 (equal). Fancy handkerchiefs: Mrs S. Allan 1, Mrs Fisher 2. Tapestry article: Mrs McLean 1, Mrs Allan 2, Mrs Allan and Mrs Caldwell 3 (equal) Darned heel: Mrs Fisher 1 and 2. Buttonholes: Mrs Fisher 1,2, and 3. Knitted garmenl for infant: Mrs Arnold 1. Knitted garment for adult: Mrs McLean 1 and 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Knitted article not in schedule: Miss D. Armit 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Any fancy article not in schedule: Mrs Bunting 1. Mrs Arnold and Mrs Turner 2 (equal). Cane tray: R. Paul 1. Cane novelty: R. Paul 1, Miss M. Flett 2. Most points in section: Mrs Fisher. Children's Section Senior.—Three oven scones: G. Houliston 1. Three pikelets: J. Freeman 1, G. Houliston 2 and 3. Collection of biscuits: G. Houliston 1. Tapestry: J. Freeman I. Specimen plain sewing: J. Freeman 1. Specimen coloured embroidery: F.

Bates 1, V. Wyndham 2, J. Freeman 3. Gentleman's buttonhole: J. Freeman 1 and 2, G. Houliston 3. Bowl of flowers: J. Freeman 1, G. Houliston 2 and 3. Pot plant: J. Freeman 1. Collection of weeds: J. Freeman 1. Collection of grasses: G. Houliston 1. Writing for standards I and II: M. Freeman 1, J. Spark 2, E. Wyndham and A. Robertson 3 equal. Writing for standards 111 and IV: T. Byers 1, M. Agnew 2, P. Jenkins 3. Writing for forms I and II: M. McKerrow 1, F. Bates 2, J. Freeman 3. Leather work for standards 111 and IV: G. Houliston 1. Cane work for standards 111 and IV: G. Houliston 1, K. Soper 2. Leather work for forms I and II: J. Freeman 1, F. Bates 2. Cane work for forms I and II: F. Bates 1. V. Wyndham 2. Most points for section: J. Freeman. Juniors: Three oven scones: T. Byers 1, A. Robertson 2. Three girdle scones: T. Byers 1, A. Robertson 2. Three pikelets: T. Byers 1. Plain sewing: T. Byers 1. Gentlemen's buttonhole: A. Robertson 1, M. Freeman 2 and 3. Bowl of flowers: M. Proctor 1, M. Freeman 2, A. Robertson 3. Pot plant: Thelma Byers 1. Border plant: Thelma Byers 1. Collection of weeds: T. Byers 1, A. Robertson 2. Collection of grasses: T. Byers 1, A. Robertson 2. Most points in section: T. Byers. Photography Child study: Mrs Rooney 1, Mrs Houliston 2, Miss M. Wyndham 3. Animal study: G. Maze, jun.,-1, 2 and 3. Sea or waterscape: W. Houliston 1. Mrs Carmody 2 and 3. Landscape: G. Maze jun., 1, Mrs Carmody 2, w. Houliston 3. Garden scene: G. Maze 1 and -2. Miss M. Wyndham 3. Farm scene: G. Maze 1, Mrs Rooney 2, W. Houliston 3 Most points for section: G. Maze, jun Amateur—Child study: Mrs Houliston I and 2, Miss Cross 3. Animal study: Mrs Houliston 1, Miss Cross 2, Mrs, Houliston 3. Sea or waterscape* Miss Cross 1 and 2. Landscape: Miss Cross 1. Mrs Houliston 2 and 3. Most points in section: Mrs Houliston.. WAIWERA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Waiwera Women's Institute held a flower show and industrial exhibition in the Public Hall on March 1. • Mr J. Roy, M.P.. opened the show, and Mr W. Sutherland and Mrs Jamieson also, spoke. A short programme was presented, the following contributing items:—Misses Nancy Stuart and Isabel Anderson, pianoforte duet; Miss Dunn, vocal solo; Master Campbell Stuart, violin solo; and Master Colin Parks, baepipe selection. Messrs Burrows (Gore) judged the flower, fruit, and vegetable sections, and Mesdames Harris and Buchan (Clinton) judged the baking and handwork sections. The following is a list of prize-winners:— Cut Flowers Six roses: Mrs W. Dunn 1, Mrs L. Dunn 2, Mrs W. Sutherland 3. Rose, any shade: Mrs. A. Carruthers 1. Miss Marie Taylor 2. Mrs W. Dunn 3. Best arranged vase of roses: Mrs W. Dunn 1. Mrs Wright 2, Mrs Carruthers 3. Three varieties sweet peas: Miss J. Pannett 1, Mrs C. Grant 2 and 3. French marigolds: Mrs Sutherland 1 and 2. Mrs Dunn 3. Calendula: Mrs H Wright 1. Mrs Carruthers 2. Miss Hazel McKenzie 3. Scabious: Miss Brownlie 1, Mrs Swan 2 and 3 Stock: Mrs R Pannett 1, Mrs Carruthers 2 and 3. Asters: Miss H. McKenzie 1. Miss Brownlie 2. Dahlias: Mrs J. Miller 1. Mrs Dunn 2. Antirrhinum: Mrs Nicol 1, Mrs Sutherland 2. Mrs Corbett 3. Larkspur: Miss Hazel McKenzie 1. Mrs Swan 2, Miss J. Pannett 3. Cosmos: Mrs Dunn 1, Mrs Carruthers 2. Gaillardia: Mrs L. Dunn 1. Mrs Dunn I, Mrs A. Carruthers 3. Penstemon: Mrs Swan 1 and 2, Mrs Dunn 3. Nasturtiums: Miss Hazel McKenzie 1, Mrs Corbett 2, Mrs Miller 3 Thalictrum: Mrs Dunn 1, Mrs L. Dunn 2, Mrs Swan 3. Geraniums: Mrs Anderson 1 and 2, Miss J. Pannett 3. Bowl chrysanthemums: Mrs Swan i, Mrs Broad 2, Mrs L. Dunn 3. Best bloom, chrysanthemums: Mrs Swan 1, Mrs Douglas 2. Decorative Ladies' dress spray: Miss C. Dunn 1, Mrs Swan 2, Miss J. Pannett 3. Gentlemen's buttonhole: Miss Pannett 1 and 3, Mrs W. Anderson 2. Floating bowl: Miss C. Dunn 1. Mrs Swan 2, Mrs W Anderson 3. Bowl. of flowers, any foliage: Miss C. Dunn 1, Miss I. T. McCallam 2, Mrs L. Dunn 3. Vase of flowers, own foliage: Mrs Sutherland 1 and 2, Miss I. T. McCallam 3. Bowl of autumn leaves or berries: Mrs W. Sutherland 1. Mrs Jamieson 2. Vegetables and Fruit Three apples, cooking: Miss Brownlie 1, Mrs Gilbert 2, Miss Graham 3. Three apples, dessert: Miss Graham 1, Miss Brownlie 2, Mrs L. Dunn 3. Three pears: Mr W. Sutherland 1, Miss Graham 2. Carrots: Miss Graham 1, Mrs Mille. 2, Mr L. Dunn 3. Beetroot: Colin Taylor 1, Mrs Grant 2, Mrs

W. Sutherland 3. Parsnips: Miss Graham I, Mrs W. Sutherland 2, Mrs Jamieson 3. Broad beans: Miss Graham 1, Mr Gent 2, Mrs Jamieson 3. Peas: Miss Graham 1 and 2, Mrs Homan 3, Cabbage: Miss Nicol 1, Mr L. Dunn 2. Cauliflower: Mrs L. Dunn 1. Lettuces Mrs Grant 1, Mr L. Dunn 2. Rhubarb: Miss Graham 1, Mr L. Dunn 2. Onions: W. Sutherland 1; Mrs W. Sutherland 2, Mrs Wright 3. Collection vegetables:-Miss Graham 1, Mrs Homan 2, Mrs L. Dunn 3. , Heaviest soft turnip: Miss Douglas ,1. Mr L, Dunn 2. Heaviest swede turnip: Miss Douglas 1. Mr W: Sutherland 2, Clutha Stanley 3- .. \ Cooking r Home-made sultana loaf: Mrs C. Grant 1, Mrs Homan 2. Nut loaf: Mrs Homan 1, Mrs Clemens 2. Girdle scones: Miss M. Graham 1, Mrs C. Stuart 2. Mrs Homan 3. Oven scones: Miss M. Taylor 1, Mrs W. Taylor 2, Miss Graham 3. Pikelets: Miss Stanley 1 and 2, Miss Graham 3. Oat cakes: Mrs Homan 1 and 2, Mrs Swan 3. Brown loaf: Mrs Grant 1. Sponge cake: Miss Graham 1. Miss Stanley 2, Miss M. Taylor 3. Sponge roll: Mrs. Roxburgh 1, Mrs Jamieson 2. Gingerbread: Mrs Jamieson 1. Mrs C. Grant 2, Mrs Stuart 3. Marble cake: Mrs C. Stuart 1. Mrs Jenkins 2. Chocolate cake: Miss Graham 1, Miss Alison Wright 2, Mrs C. Grant 3. Coffee cake: Miss Graham 1, Mrs C. Stuart 2. Shortbread: Mrs Gent 1 and 2, Mrs Jenkins 3. Butter sponge: Mrs Jamieson a, Mrs Roxburgh 2. Dark fruit cake: Miss Hazel McKenzie 1, Mrs H.. Wright 2, Mrs C. Grant 3. Light fruit cake: Mrs C. Grant 1, Miss M., Taylor .!, Mrs E. Gent 3. Pastry: Miss Graham 1 Mrs C. Stuart 2. Collection biscuits: Mrs Homan 1. Collection tea cakes: Mrs Stuart 1. Best decorated cake: Mrs John Anderson 1. Sweets „ Coconut ice: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs W. Sutherland 2, Miss M Graham 3. Turkish delight:. Mrs W. Sutherland 1, Miss C. Dunn 2 and 3. Plain toffee. Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs W. Sutherland 2. Butterscotch: Mrs W. Sutherlandl, Mrs Jamieson 2, Miss Graham 3. Fudge. Miss Graham 1. Mrs W. Sutherland 2, Miss C. Dunn 3. Children's Section Article made by boy: Alfred Broad 1 Don Telford 2. Pat Ludlpw <% Worked apron: Mavis Chirnside y Ngaire Burrow 2, Doreen Chirnside a. Knitted article: Nancy Stuart 1, Mavis Chirnside 2. Collection of sweets: Phyllis Telford 1, Nancy Stuart 2. Margaret Parks 3. Handwork Knitted or crochet silk cushion: Mrs Roxburgh 1. Knitted or. crochet wool cushion: Mrs J. Mitchell 1. Wool tea cosy: Miss Meldrum 1, Mrs D. Taylor (Dunedin) and Miss Dickie 2 (equal), Mrs L Dunn 3. Lady's knitted jumper: Mrs Roxburgh 1. Miss D. Brownlie 2, Miss H. McKenzie 3. Gentleman's pullover: Mrs .Roxburgh 1, Miss Alice Black 2. Child's knitted frock: Mrs Clemens 1, Mrs Thomson 2, Mrs J. Anderson 3. Hand-knitted socks, fine: Mrs J. Mitchell 1. Socks, coarse: Mrs Gilbert 1. Bed jacket: Miss Meldrum 1, Mrs Clemens 2 Mrs L. Dunn 3. Knitted gloves: Mrs Roxburgh 1, Mrs Homan 2. Bed socks: Miss Meldrum 1, Mrs Mitchell 2. Worked apron: Miss Dunn 1. Mrs Mitchell 2, Miss Stanley 3. Supper cloth, white: Mrs Gilbert 1. Supper cloth, colours: Mrs Roxburgh 1, Mrs Mitchell 2, Miss Eileen Madden 3. Crochet cloth, linen centre: Mrs Roxburgh 1 and 3, Mrs J. W. Dunn 2. Table centre: Mrs L. Dunn 1 and 2. Miss Meldrum 3. Duchesse set: Mrs L. Dunn 1, Miss Dunn 2, Mrs Roxburgh 3. Novelty: Miss Eileen Madden 1, Miss Dunn 2, Mrs S. Chirnside 3. Article from one yard Britway: Miss Swanl, Mrs J. Anderson 2, Miss Dunn 3. Throwover: Miss Dunn 1. Tapestry article: Mrs W. Sutherland 1. Mrs G. Wright 2, Miss Gregan 3. Hand-made toy: Miss Dunn 1. The section winners were:—Flowers, Mrs J. W. Dunn; decorative, Miss Dunn; baking (plain), Mrs Homan; baking (fancy). Miss Graham; sweets, Mrs W. Sutherland; vegetables. Miss Graham; knitting, Mr,* Roxburgh; fancy work. Miss Dunn; children's section—boys Alfred Broad, girls Nancy Stuart and Mavis Chirnside (equal); nail driving—ladies Miss May Downie, men Mr W. Taylor.