THE INSTITUTES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 62, Issue 5, 17 October 1941, Page 8

THE INSTITUTES

FLOWER SHOW AT TINWALD. The Timvald Women’s Institute held its annual flower show in the Parish Hall. The president (Mrs Christie) welcomed all present. Items were given as follow: Songs, Mosdames H. Mil Inland C. O’Keefe; recitation, Miss J. Ede; violin solo, Miss M. Walsh; piano solo,’ Mrs Green. Miss P. Clark was the accompanist and Mrs Constable led the community singing. Mrs G. Clark gave helpful criticism on tjie showing of flowers. The prize-list was: Polyanthus (6): Mrs Aldridge 1 and 2 Mrs E. Stigley 3. Auriculas (5): Mrs Aldridge 1, Mrs Lundy 2 and 3. Rununculus (2): Mrs Aldridge 1. Shrubs (4): Mrs Cleave 1, Mrs E. Stigley 3. Violas (6) : Mrs Barr 1 and 2, Mrs Aldridge 3. Fresias (3): Mrs Rodd 1 and 2. Vase of* flowers (G): Mrs Aldridge 1, -Mrs Christie 2, Mrs E. Stigley 3. Bowl of wallflowers (3): Mrs Allen 1, Mrs Christie 2. Vase of mixed flowers (7) : Mrs Christie 1 and 2, Mrs Allan 3. Bowl of mixed flowers (2): Mrs Aldridge 1. Posy bowl (2): Mrs Allan 1. Floating bowl (4): Mrs O’Shea 1, Mrs VTlson 2, Mrs E. Stigley 3. Iceland poppies (5): Mrs Lundy 1, Mrs Rodd 2, Mrs Christie 3. Mixed shrubs (1): Mrs E. Stigley. Narcissi (4): Mrs Aldridge 1, Mrs Rodd Mrs Dunlop 3. Buttonhole (3): Mrs Aldridge 1 and 2. Carrots (3): Mrs Christie 1 and 2. Parsnips (3): Mrs Aldridge 1, Mrs Christie 2. Lettuce (3): Mrs Roberts 2, Airs Allridge 3. Eggs (o): Mrs Dunlop 1, Mrs Roberts 2, Mrs Christie 3,

Scones (6): Mrs Dunlop 1, Mrs Lundy 2. Nut loaf (2): Mrs Christie 1. Airs Lundy 2. Shortbread (6): Mrs Lundy 1 and 2. Pikelets (1): Airs Brunton. Tartlets (4): Airs Christie 1, Airs Wilson 2. Sponge (2): Airs Allan 1, Airs Barr 2. Marmalade (3): Mrs Rodd 1, Airs Lundy 2. Raspberry jam (5): Airs O’Shea 1, Airs E. Stigley 2. Bottled fruit (4): Airs Dunlop 1, Airs Rodd 2. Afost points—Flowers, Airs Aldridge; cooking, Airs Lundy. The judges were Airs G. Clark (flowers) and Aiiss Loy (cooking). ACTIVITIES AT HAMPSTEAD The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Women’s Institute was hold in the Memorial Hall. There was a good attendance, Airs H. Elatman presiding. A motion of , sympathy with Airs S. Thompson in the death of her sister, was passed, members standing in silence. One new member and one visitor were welcomed. Correspondence from the Dominion Federation and from the Health Camp Committed was read, and it Avas agreed to send a donation to the last named. A letter Avas received from Miss Cocks-Johnstone and it was decided to arrange an all-day lecture on gardening. Mrs M. A. Constable Avas congratulated on being appointed Dominion organiser for the South Island. Mrs Flatman read the motto, ’ Mhe garden is a training ground to keep our natures SAveet and in the garden circle so many friends avg meet.” It Avas decided to make an exchange of plants next month. Airs Rose gave a report of the hallyearly Council meeting. The roll call, parcels for the lepers, brought in a large number of parcels, and 7s in cash. Several members expressed Avillingness to knit articles for the merchant seamen.

A talk and demonstration on chrysanthemum culture Avas given by Mrs IT. Flatman.

Alesdames Hoskin and Evan judged the competitions. Avmeh resulted:— Premier bloom, Airs Reese 1, Mrs \Y. Thompson 2, (Mrs J. Smith 3. Article of ncAv felt, All's Preston 1, Airs C. .J. Oalder 2 FloAvering shrubs, Airs Husband and Hunt, sm\ (equal) 1, Mrs J. Hunt, junr. 2, Airs W 5 Ed men st on 3. Alarmalade, l\l rs Reese 1, Mrs C. 4. Calder 2, Airs W. Bakers 3. Article of old felt, Mrs C. J. Calder 1, Airs Watson and Mrs Husband (equal) 2, Airs Wilcoeks 3 Hostesses Avero •Alesdames Bonnington, Husband, Aloilov, Spedding and Sutton.