SPRING BLOOMS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 303, 4 October 1938, Page 6

SPRING BLOOMS

A DISPLAY AT TINWALD. EXCELLENT CLASSES TO-DAY. THE SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORS. There was a fine exhibition of spring blooms at the Tinwald Parish Hall this afternoon, when the Ladies’ Guild conducted their spring flower show in aid of the general funds of the church. The tables carried many excellent blooms that roused the admiration of a large number of people who viewed them. Arrangements for the show were carried out by the Guild, under the direction of the president (Airs E. Brown) and the secretary (Airs C. Bell). Stewards were Alesdames E. Brown, C. Bell, G. Sewell, H. A. Childs, and C. Bayliss, while a cake and produce stall was conducted by Alesdames Brown and Bell. The afternoon tea room- was in the charge of Alesdames F. Sont-er, IX Knudson, AY. Roulston and F. Aldridge. , A special exhibition display of foliage and flowers was made by Air J. H. Grigg, of Longbeacli. The judges were:—Flowers, Air A. J. Alillichamp; cookery, Mesdames H. Bell and Ray Alillichamp. The show was opened by the Rev. H. A. Childs, who complimented the Guild members on the work they wore carrying out. The Prize List. The prize list was as follows: Flowers —Three varieties narcissi (10 entries), Airs FI. Brown 1, Airs H. A. Childs 2, Airs T. Gudsell 3. Six varieties' narcissi (2): Mrs H. A. Childs 1, Airs P. J. Andrew 2. Three varieties polyanthus narcissi (3): Airs P. J. An-, drew 1, Airs F. Aldridge 2. Best narcissi iii the show (3): The Rev. H. A. Childs. Wallflowers (2): Mrs O. Jennings I . Hyacinths (2): Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Aliss E. Loy 2. Anemones (2): Airs C. Reid 1. Pansies (1): Airs C. Bell 1. Violas (1): Airs H. A. Childs I. Six varieties polyanthus primroses (8):- Airs C. Jennings 1, Airs C. Lusk 2, Airs G. Sewell 3. Single primroses (3) Airs C. Jennings 1, Alt.s AV. Reese 2. Three varieties polyanthus primrose. (6): Airs R. Stevenson 1, Airs G. Sewell 2. Outdoor flowers or shrubs (three varieties) (3): Airs G. Sewell 1, Mrs F. Aldridge 2. Ornamental shrubs (5) : Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Aliss Al. Spicer 2, Mrs A. C. Luxton 3. Any other flower (8): Mrs C. Reid 1, Aliss Al. Spicer 2, Airs R. Stevenson 3. Hyacinths (2): Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Aliss Loy J. Auriculas (3): Airs AV. Reese 1, Mrs E. Brown 3. Decorative Classes —Bowl of narcissi (10): Mrs G. Sewell 1, Airs E. Brown 2, Airs C. Reid 3 Three vases narcissi (2): Mrs E. Brown 1. Mixed flowers (4) : Airs C. Reid 1, M«vs G. Sewell 2. Floating bowl 1(7): Mrs J. Clark 1 and 3, Aliss F. Gudsell 2. Children’s classes Narcissi (6): Graham Sewell 1, Alan Bell 2 and 3. Vase of flowers (3): Alan Bell 1, Graham Sewell 2. Vase of pansies (2): John Bell 1. Violas (1): Graham Sewell 1. Primroses (1): Graham Sewell 1. Polyanthus primrose (4): Peggy Aldridge 1, Alan Bell 2, Graham Sewell 3. . Cookery —Plain scones (4): Airs G. Sewell 1, Mrs ID. Brown 2, Airs C. Bell 3. Nut and, date loaf (7): Alas E. Brown 1, Airs G. Blee 2, Airs'AV. Roulston 3. Chocolate cake (iced) (2) : Aliss May Bell 1, Airs C. Reid 2. Assorted pastry (1): Airs G. Sewell 1. Madeira cake (2): Airs H. Griffiths I, Miss Loy 2. 'Sultana cake (4): Mrs G. Sewell 1, Miss Loy 2, Mrs G. Blee and Airs H. Griffiths (equal) 3. Ginger cake (3): Airs G. Sewell 1, Airs G. Blee 2. Jam sponge, not iced (7): Aliss Mary Sewell 1, Miss Loy 2, Mrs E. Brown 3.

The show will be open again this evening.