FLOWER SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 300, 30 September 1938, Page 6

FLOWER SHOW

ASHBURTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE EXCELLENT DISPLAY OF WORK. RECORD ENTRIES IN ALL SECTIONS.

After months of thorough preparation the Ashburton District Women’s Institute held its annual spring flower show in the Radiant Hall to-dav, and the unqualified success of the display reflects great credit on the many Institutes and branches of the Women’s Division of the County which entered in tho exhibition. There was a record number of entries this year and the show was undoubtedly the most successful held in Ashburton. Of the 23 Institutes in the Ashburton County no less than 21 wore represented in the display, while every one of the 12 branches of the Women’s Division had arranged a bay. For the first time since the inception of the show, brass and pewter sections were included, and the many excellent articles entered for these classes show that their appearance on the schedule has been taken up with enthusiasm. Each bay contained 14 specified articles compared, with nine last year, the exhibition being considerably larger than any so far held. The display of flowers is always a great attraction and numerous beautiful blooms were on show. Special exhibitions of narcissi, daffodils, and other spring bulbs by the Rev. W. W. Avery, of Willowby, and Mr A. Clark, of Hampstead, were a feature of this section of the show. Much interest was taken in the special display of handicraft by Mrs F. A. Leary, of Dunedin, one of the judges. Many articles in this exhibition were made from old felt bats. A trophy was donated by Canterbury Frozen Meat Company for the best bay in tho show, while the Lilian Chambers Memorial Cup for handicraft, and the Curtis Cup for most entries, were also competed! for. The competitions were originated to bring the town and country people together with a view to co-operation. The prizes gained by the institutes or divisions will be used for the benefit of these organisations, and not for the individual members. The judges had a busy time this morning, and the high standard of almost every entry made distinction difficult. The flower judges said that the entries this year were of, excellent order and that a great improvement had been shown in all classes. The judges were:—Ashburton Institute Handicraft, Mrs F. A. Leary (Dunedin); Institute hays, Miss V. Macmillan (Association of County Education); Women’s Division bays, Miss R. Robins (A.C.E. tutor) • brass and pewter, Mrs A. Bray (Ashburton); home industries, Miss 1. Anderson (Methven); flowers, the Rev. W. \V. Avery (Willowby), and Messrs A. J. Millichamp anl A. Clarke. Mesdames F. Curtis and J. Cooke were in charge of the Institute bays, and Mesdames J. Gregory and F. Johnson (Seafielcl) looked after the Women’s Division displays. The show was opened by the Mayoi (Dr. G. I. Miller) who spoke highly of the efforts of all concerned to make the display such an outstanding success. During the afternoon: numerous visitors from town and country inspected the flowers and the many articles exhibited. Flower Section. Daffodils—Six varieties: Mr 0. Anderson 1. Twelve varieties: Mr O. Anderson 1. Six trumpets: Mr O. Anderson 1, Mr J. Welsh 2. Three trumpets (yellow): Mr 0. Anderson 1, Mr J. Welsh 2. Three trumpets (white): Mr Anderspn 1, Mr Welsh 2. Trumpet (yellow): Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Trumpet (white): Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Trumpet (bi-colour): Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Incomparabilis: Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Incomparabilis (yellow): Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Incomparabilis (white): Mr Anderson 1. Incomparabilis (without red colouring): Mr ’Welsh 1, Mr Anderson 2. Incomparabilis (red colouring) : Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Leedsii (large cup): Mr Anderson 1, Mrs IX S. Studholme 2, Mr Welsh 3. Leedsii (small cup): Mr Welsh 1. Three doubles : Mr Anderson 1. Double: Mr Anderson 1, Mr Welsh 2. Other: Mr Anderson 1. Barrii (yellow and red): Mr Anderson 1. Barrii (yellow): Mr Anderson 1. Barrii (white): Mr Anderson 1. Six leedsii: Mr Anderson 1. Three leedsii: Mr Anderson 1. Daffodils (for Women’s Institute members only)—Varieties: Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs D. Morgan 2. Trumpets: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2. Trumpet (yellow): Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs A. Amos 2. Trumpet (white): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1. Trumpet (bi-colour): Mrs Andrew 1. Three incomparabilis: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2. One incomparabilis: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs A. Amos 2, Mrs P. J. Andrew 3. Three barrii: Mrs T. Phillips 1. One barrii: Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs T. Phillips 2. Three leedsii: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2. One leedsii: Mrs P. J. Andrew! 1, Mrs T. Phillips 2. Tazetta: Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs T. Phillips 2. Double: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2. Decorative class: Mrs R. S. "Watson 2. Floating howl : Mrs G. M. Breeze 1 and 3, Mrs Perry 2. Posy howl: Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs L. A. Walker 2. Other flowers —Polyanthus: Mrs E. Perry 1, Mrs E. Hay man 2 and 3. Pjrimroscs: Mrs E. Perry I, Mrs A. McCall 2. Hyacinths: Miss S. Curci I, Mrs T. Phillips 2. Pansies: Mrs P. Shornaek 1. Violas: Mrs R. H. Hampton 1, Mrs E. Cooke 2. Anemones: Mrs E. Perry 1. Violets: Mrs G. M. Breeze I. Iceland Poppies: Mrs E. Hayman 1 and 2. Stock: Mrs J. H. Hines 1 and 2. Wallflower; Mrs R. J. Tucker 1, Mrs R. S. Watson 2. Marigold: Mrs Scdcole 2. Flowering slu-übs: Miss S. Curd 1. Cookery. Nut loaf: Mrs Scdcole 1 and 2, Mrs Baker 3. Scones: Mrs R. J. Tucker 1, yirs A. Clark 2, Miss R. Curd 3. Pikelets: Mrs Joyce 1. Shortbread: Mrs T. Phillips 1, Airs Baker 2, Airs Mclnnes 3. Sponge roll: Aliss R. Curd 1, Airs G. AL Breeze 2, Al,rs

Sedcole 3. Iced chocolate cake: Airs Hines 1, Aliss R. Curd 2, Airs Baker 3. Iced coffee cake: Mrs Joyce 1, Airs Baker 2. Gingerbread: Airs Baker 1, Airs Perry 2, Mrs Joyce 3. Sultana cake: Airs L. A. Walker 1, M/rs Sedeole 2, Airs P'crry 3. Fruit cake: Mrs Hines 1. Pastry: Airs Baker I, Airs Hines 2 and 3. Sponge sandwich: Airs Jovee 1. Mrs Sedcole 2, Airs Hines 3. Jam: Airs Sedcole 1, Airs H. Ale-Lean 2. Mrs J. Hines 3. Apple jelly: Mrs J. Hines 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2. Alls H. McLean 3. Marmalade: Mrs G. Al. Breeze 1, Mrs J. Hines 2 and 3. Sauce: Aliss R. Curd 1, Airs J. Hines 2. Airs G. AL Breeze 3. Chutney: Airs G. Al. Breeze 1, Airs P. J. Andrew 2, Airs L A. Walker 3. Pickles: Airs J. Hines l and 2, Airs L. A. Walker 3. Bottled fruit (in syrup): Airs R. Curd 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2 and 3. Bottled fruit (in water): Airs G. Al. Breeze* 1. Produce. Butter: Miss Curd 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2, Airs P. J. Andrew 3. Hen eggs (white): Miss Curd ], Airs Andrew 2, Airs Breeze 3. Hen eggs (brown): Mrs S. Coates 1. Duck eggs: Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Airs Sedcole 2. Soap: Airs Sedcole 1,2, and 3. Handicraft. Woollen Tea Cosy (knitted): Airs G. M. Bi ■eeze 1, Airs L. Aitken 2, Airs P. J. Andrew 3. Crocheted: Mrs G. M. Breeze 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2, Mrs W. Joyce 3. Bed jacket: Airs L. A. Aitken 1 and 3, Airs S. Coates 2. Ale ns sox: Airs Perry 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2, Airs D. ’A. Morgan 3. Useful article: Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs Richardson 2, Mrs Perry 3. Piece tapestry: Airs P. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Airs G. Al. Breeze 3. Knitted evening bag: Airs A. Amos 1, Mrs L. A. Aitken 2, Mrs R. Tucker 3. Felt work: Airs P. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Mrs A. Amos 3. Quilting: Airs P.\ J. Andrew 1 and 2, Airs W. Joyce 3. Smocking: Airs P. J. Andrew 1. Novelty article: Aliss J. Hocking 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2 and 3. Tatting: Airs P. J. Andrew 1. Handkerchiefs: Aliss L. Porter 1, and 2, Airs G. Al. Breeze 3. Brass or pewter : Airs E. A. Amos 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2, Airs Hines 3. Supper cloth: Miss IPbrter 1, Airs Breeze 2 and 3. Organcli article: Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2, Aliss Hocking 3. Thrift article: Airs Andrew 1, Mrs Shearer 2, Airs Breeze 3. Wagoncover: Airs Andrew 1. Silhouette: Mrs Breeze 1, Airs P. J. Andrew 2, Miss E. J. Watt 3. Tapestry picture: Mrs G. AL Breeze 1, Airs Andrew 2. Cushion (rucked): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Airs G. Al. Breeze 2. Bay Competition. The result of the Women’s Institutes’ bay competition was :— Alayfield (135 points) 1. Alount Somers (129) points) 2, Highbank (129 points) 3. Other points were:—Lowcliffe 128, Lyndhurst 125.)-, AVakanui 125, Lauriston 125, Rakaia 125, Allentoii 124, Alethven 121, Ealing 121, Ashburton 121, Staveley 120, Maronan 119, Fairton 118, Willowby-Eiffelton. 117, Chert-sey-Pendarves 112, Hampstead 109, Ashton-Watei’ton 108, Doric 106. Hinds 86. The Women’s Division hay competition resulted :—Seafield (124 points) 1, Mayfield (111 points) 2, AVesterfield and Methven (101 points), equal, 3.