DUTCH FAIR.
RAKAIA ANGLICAN CHURCH. A very successful Dutch fair and flower show were held by the Anglican Church in the Town Hall on Thursday, the net profits amounting to more than £IOO. Good entries were received for the flower show, which was run as part of the fair. The collection of flowers and other products, in spite of the dry season, was outstanding. [The prize for the most points in out flowers was won by Mrs W. Cromie. Following are the results:— Cut Flowers. (Judges: Mesdames McNamara and * Morris). .. Roses, six varieties (3): Miss L. Harrison. Roses, three varieties (5): Miss L. Lambie. Sweet peps, six varieties (2): Mrs W. Cromie. peak, three varieties (2): Mrs Magson. Dahlias, six blooms (3): Miss L. Lambie. Dahlias, cactus (1): Miss Gallagher. Salpiglossis, three varieties (2): Miss L. Harrison. Geraniums, six varieties (2): Miss L. Harrison. French marigolds (2): Miss Gallagher. African marigolds (3): Miss >V. Cromie. Phlox Drummondii (4): Miss L. Lambie. Asters (6): Mrs T. A. Richards. Zinnias (4): Mrs W. Cromie. Collection of cut flowers six varieties (7): Mi* W. L. Harrison. s x DecorativeBowl of flowers (12): Mrs' W. Cromie. Three vases of flowers (3): Miss A. Edgaigton. Man.'s buttonhole (4): Mrs W. Cromie. Woman's spray (4): Mrs \V. L. Harrison. Vegetables, Potatoes and Roots. Cooking apples (5): Mrs R. Harrison. Cooking pears (1): Mrs A. Weaver. Potatoes, white (5): Mrs. J. Greenaway. Potatoes coloured (7): Mrs W. L. Harrison. Onions (5): A_ Crossley. Parsnips (5): K. Caesar. Cabbage (1) : K. Caesar. Runner beans (4): Mrs Magson. Beetroot (7): K. Caesar. Carrots (7): N. Haslett. Maraow (4): Mrs C. J. Hopwood. Pumpkin (2): W. Champness. Tomatoes (4): Miss Gallagher. Swedes (1): P. J.. Hanrahan. Home industries. (Judge: Mrs S. Connolly). Pair hand-knitted sox (3): Mrs J. Greenaway. Supper cloth worked in colours (3): Miss' M. Scott. Knitted jumper or cardigan (15): Miss O. Richards. Something new from something old (5): Miss McGeorge. Article from sugar bag (2): Mrs H. Rapley. Tray cloth or table centre worked in colours: Miss E. Richards, Sweets J 4): Betty Sargent,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 126, 9 March 1935, Page 6
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