An exhibition of roses grown by members of the gardening—section of the British Women's Association was held on Thursday at No. 6 Love Lane. A few minutes after the exhibition was declared open, Mrs. R. 8. Ivy's pretty garden had become the meeting place of nearly all the lady gardeners of the Association and many male enthusiasts Most of the roses exhibited were vigorous hybrids and tea roses. Considering that these varieties flourish best in rich, and above all, well drained soil such as is not found in all parts of the Settlement, the results obtained reflected great credit upon the amateur rose culturists. There were three classes of exhibits: single specimens, a collection of six blooms in not less than three varieties, and artistically arranged bowls of roses. Under the first class of exhibits, Mrs. Irwine's big white British Queen was a prize winner and Mrs. Ivy's "Daily Mail" received honourable mention. In the group competition, Mrs. E. Ezra secured a prize for her pretty collection, which included several fine blooms of the George Dixon tea rose. Mrs. Slowe's roses in the same class, and tastefully arranged according to their colours, were the object of much attention. Her King George V. was one of the prettiest roses in the exhibition and she added to her collection a new gold and pink hybrid which is not often seen. The prize for the best arranged vase went to Mrs. Cornfoot.
The membership of the section has now risen to 82 and all are keen amateurs. Some time ago several of the most enthusiastic members, and well-wishers, suggested that an exhibition should be held, and the
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