The above Flower Show was satisfactory proof that an energetic and industrious community is settled at the Thames. Such a floral display is surprising when the limited area of ground suit able for cultivation is taken into consideration. There is scarcely a plot of ground attached to a Thames residence but every foot is utilised, and luxuriant with flowers and vegetables. Space precludes tha full report prepared of this show. We can only remark briefly that it was got up on behalf of the funds of the Benevolent Society, the ladies of which have done so much to allevi ate the sufferings of the distressed. The prizes were as usual contributed by the tradespeople and residents of the Thames. Messrs Kenshaw, Macdonal'l. Donby. McCaul, Mennie and Dey, Pulleine, Wilson, Whitehead, Hewin. Marshall, Davies. Foss, Hopkins, Norbury, Cocks, and others gave prizes ; also the following ladies:— -\lC3dame3 McCullough, Hall, Lusk, Ehrnfried, Ma.cdona.ld, Spencer. Bull, Kennan, Puckcy, Miller, New?on, Litchfiela. Wiseman. Bennett, Wilkinson, Burningliam, &c. The judges were Messrs Wildman, Pulleine, and Hill. At tho meeting and promenade concert afterwards held dense crowds attended. The ladies'reuort, pre pared by Mrs Honiss, the hon. secretary, showed a decrease of distress tho past year. Captain Richards. Messrs Ehrnfried, Renshaw, Wilkin son, addressed tho assembly in appropriate speeches. Vocal and instrumental music enli%' ened the evening, tho following ladies and geatlemen taking part: Mrs NieoriniaPoutotara, Mr Airey, Mrs Kilgour, rtlr Vincent Mr Mea chain, Mrs MrPulliene, and Mr Reed. Mr W. H. Reid, the poet Laureate ef the Thames, eomoosed an amusing ode on the Colorado beetle, exhibited on the occasion. The financial result of this excellent show was £51 3s Cd.
AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.
