SOME FINE BLOOMS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 178, 11 May 1935, Page 6

SOME FINE BLOOMS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS EXHIBITED.

DISPLAY IN HAMPSTEAD HALL.

THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL EFFORT,

To assist its funds, the Hampstead Hall Society held a very successful chrysanthemum show in the Hall this afternoon. The exhibition, which is an annual one, attracted more than the usual patronage and the financial result is expected to be very satisfactory. Entries were more numerous than last year and the quality of the blooms much higher. The judges expressed their pleasure at the excellence of the exhibits in all sections.

The show was opened by Mr J. Connolly, M.P., who was welcomed by Mr W. Thompson (president of the Society). Mr Connolly congratulated the Society on the slioav and expressed the hope that the financial result would exceed its expectations. The judges were Mrs A. Nicolson (sewing), Messrs G. Clark (flowers), F. Madden (cooking), and J. Cook (school section). Exhibitions were staged by Mr A. Clark and Mrs J, Clayton and added to the attraction of the show.

The premier award was given to a bloom displayed by Mr A. E. Harvey. There was a large attendance throughout the afternoon and those in charge of the stalls were kept busy attending to customers. The stallholders were as follow:

Cakes and home delicacies: Mesdames fv. S. McEachen, M. Keeley, and F. H. Knight. Sweets: Mesdames S. G, Mactarlane, J. W. Tinker, H. Money and Miss E. Macfarlane. Produce: Messrs W, H- Robinson, and J. Cook. ißraii tub: Mrs F. Rose. Afternoon tea: Mesdames J. Hunt snr., E. H. Chiids, W. Thompson and C. S. Hawkey. Variety: Mesdames H. Flatman and Walker.

The show will be continued this evening, when the Ashburton Silver Band will contribute selections. The awards were as follow: — Flowers. Double Chrysanthemums—Mixed colours (5): A. E. Harvey 1 and 2. White (.5): A. Rattray 1, F. Crum 2. Yellow (5): A. Rattray 1, A. E. Haryey 2. Tink (4): F. Crum 1, A. E. Harvey 2. Red (2)": A, E. Harvey 1 and 2. Brown or bronze (9): Mrs J. Clayton 1. Single Chrysanthemums—White (2): R.' Groves 1. Yellow (2): Mrs A. Donn 1. Pink (1): R. Groves 1. Bed <1): R. Groves 1. Any other colour (2): R. Groves 1. Semi-single Chrysanthemums (6): Mrs W. J. Miller 1, Mrs W- Thompson 2- '

T Chrysanthemum in Pot (4): Mrs J. Clayton 1, Mrs W. J. Miller 2. Any other flower (13): Jean Esler 1, Mrs H. Flatman 2. Decorative—Basket of chrysanthemums (1) : Mrs Brown 1. Bowl of double chrysanthemums (8) : A. E. Harvey 1, F. Crum 2. Bowl of single chrysanthemums (1): Mrs K. Glenie 1. Three vases of single chrysanthemums (1): Mrs Clayton 1. Autumn foliage and berries (3): Mrs H. Flatman 1, Mrs W. J- Miller 2. Floating bowl '(4): Mrs W. J. Miller 1. Victorian posy (1): Mrs K. Glenie 1. Pot Plants—Asparagus fern (1): Mrs A Donn 1. Maiden-hair fern (1). Mrs E. H. Chiids 1. Any other fern (2i: Mrs J. Hunt sen. 1. Foliage begonia (3): Mrs Hunt pen. 1, Mrs F. Rose 2. Any other plant (2): Mrs Hunt sen. 1.

Vegetables. Carrots (3): Donald Corbett 1, Percy Miller 2. Parsnips (1): Thelma Miller 1. Beetroot (1): T. F. McAvey 1 Marrow (2): Mrs E. H. Childs 1, Mrs A. Donn 2. Cabbage (4): Miss K. Jackson 1, Mrs Ashton 2. Lettuce (1) ■ Mrs W. J- Miller 1. Silver beet (2) ■ Mrs A. Donn 1, Mrs E. H. Childs 2. Celery (2) : A. Clark 1, Mrs E. H. Childs 2. Leeks (1): Mrs W. Thompson 1 White potatoes (3): A. ClarK 1, Douglas Ashton 2. Collection (1): Mrs A. Donn 1. Home Industries. Article made from sugar-bag (3): Miss M. WiUers 1, Mrs J 3. Coward 2. Article from flour-bag (3): Miss I. DHardy 1, Miss M. WiUers 2 Handmade* handkerchief (5): Mrs 13. Coward 1, Miss F. L. Hardy 2. Baking. Pikelets (4): Mrs W. Corbett 1, Mrs Walker 2. Plain scones (o): Mrs *. Hose 1, J. Dellow 2. Collection of pastry (2): Mrs F. Miller 1, Miss 1. Rose'2. Shortbread (2): Mrs W. Corbett 1. Sponge sandwich («i): Mis Walker 1. School Section.

Writing—Standards I. and 11. (11): Coleen Grice 1, Judy Glen IT. Standards 111. and IV. (26): Nancy Qumn 1 Noel Green 2. Standards V. and VI. (42): Merle Halliburton 1, Joyce Tulloch 2. .„ -., Drawing—Standards I. and 11. (11) • Henry Healey 1, Avis Chilton .2. Standards 111. and IV. (18): Graham Norrish 1, Noel McCrea 2. Standards V. and VI. (25): Alan Dellow 1, Ray MoQuarters 2. Hobbies—Model aeroplane: Ralpii Childs 1. Small Meccano: Ray McQuarters 1. Largo Meccano model: Newton Donn 1. Reed loom article: Trevor Childs 1.

Flowers —1 Chrysanthemums (16): Norma Bax 1, Thelma Miller 2. Man's buttonhole (12): Valniai iviosachen 1, Jovce McEachen 2. Lady's spray (6): Joyce McEachen 1, Ruth Corbett 2. Cookery (under 12) —Scones (0): Hazel McQuarters 1, Ruth Corbett 2, Freda Miller 3. Shortbread (4): Ruth Corbett 1, Freda Miller 2. Pikelets (5): Freda Miller 1, Velma Ashton 2. Cookery (over 12)—Scones (4): Jean Eslcr 1, PeggM Raker 2. Shortbread (3): Beverley Corbett 1, Joan Esler 2. Pikelets (4): Betty Walker 1, Peggy Baker 2.

Sewing—Petticoat (1): E. Valentine 1 Jumper (2): E. Valentino 1, Fay Brown 2.