FLOWER SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 68, Issue 137, 22 March 1948, Page 4

FLOWER SHOW

Fixture at Eiffelton

SPLENDID EXHIBITS , Only fair weather prevailed for the I.4th annual flower show held at Eiffelton last Saturday. The committee for the day was formed from representatives of the Eiffelton School Committee, Eiffelton Tennis Club and Eiffelton Country Girls’ Club. The chairman was Mr H. C. Patterson and the secretary, Mr El Belcher. Mr A. Millichamp declared the show officially open. In a few brief opening remarks Mr Millichamp gave several hints to exhibitors in the cut flower section. “The vegetables and flowers,” said Mr Millichamp, “are first-class exhibits, considering the dry summer we have had.” The helpful information given by Mr Millichamp should prove useful to all growers in the future, especially in the small dahlias like Pom Pom, in which class Mr Millichamp, next year, is donating a cup for the best exhibit.

The judges in various sections were as follows: Cut flowers and vegetables, Mr A. Millichamp; hand and decorative sections l , Mrs Holland; cooking and preserves, Miss F. E. Vesty. The stalls were run as follows: Cakes and sweets, Misses M. Daly and E. Belcher; indoor produce stall, Mesdames W. Cameron, J. Jaine and J. McQuilkin Jm\; variety stall, Mesdames H. White and J. Cocks; afternoon tea and supper Mesdames 11. C. Patterson, M. Daly, S. Keating and K. Woolley; soft drinks and ice creams', Misses S. Cocks and E. Lill. '• All exhibits from the flower, cooking, fruit and vegetable sections and all unsold goods l from the variety and produce stalls rvere sold by public auction at 9 p.m. Mr F. H. Hatton was auctioneer. Results were as follows:

Three roses, one or more varieties: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1. One rose, any variety: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Joan McQuilkin 2, Janet Par-sons 3. Three cactus dahlias: E. A. Pearce 1, A. R. MacFarlane 2, Mrs R. Cairns 3. Three single dahlia©: E. A. Pearce 1, A. R. MacFarlane 2, E. A. Pearce 3. Three giant dahlias: E. A. Pearce 1,2 and 3. Three Pom Pom dahlias: Mrs R. Cairns 1,2 and 3. Three charm dahlias: E. A. Pearce 1,2 and 3. Vase sweet peas: Zita Wilson 1, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, Miss C MacFarlane 3. Three antirrhinums: Mrs Brash 1, Mrs F. W. Crossman 2. Three African marigold©: P. Crossman I, J. McQuilkin 2. French marigolds: Mrs Brash 1, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2. Three calendulas: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Janet Parsons 2. One bowl phlox drummondi: Mrs J. McDonnell 1. Bowl violas: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1. Three asters, distinct colour: C. MacFarlane 1,2 and 3. One spike Michaelmas daisy: Mr© J R. McDonnell 1, M. MacFarlane 2, Janet Parsons 3. Three spikes geraniums: A. R. MacFarlane 1 and 2, Mis W. 3. Three Carnations: Mrs J. Cocks 1, Zita Wilson 2; Vase Poppies: Mrs J. McDonnell 1, Mr© S. P. Taylor 2. Bowl nasturtiums: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Z. Wilson 2, Mrs F. Read 3. Spike lily, any variety: Olive Keat ing 1. Three spikes verbena: A. R. MacFarlane 1, and 2, Mrs Brash 3. One gladioli: Eiffelton School 1. Vase chrysanthemums: t Mrs J. McDonnell 1, Mrs F. Read 2. Vase petunia©: Mrs S. P. Taylor i. Vase annual, not included above: W. Brash 1, Eiffelton School 2. Vase perennial, nqt included above: Mrs Brash 1, Janet Parsons 2, Joan McQuilkin 3.

Decorative Section

Floating bowl: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Miss .T. Bratley 2. Boavl of flowers, staged for effect, judged by popular vote: Mrs W. R. Ford 1, Mrs R. Quinn 2, Miss J. Johnston 3. Vase of 'flowers, staged for effect: Mrs Quinn 1 and 3, Mrs Brash 2. Novelty Ijoavls, suitable for winter decoration: Miss J. Bratley I, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, Mrs J. Cocks 3. Posy in egg (jup: Miss J. Bratley 1, Carole Johnston 2. Lady’s spray: Miss J. Bratley 1, Mrs K. Woolley 2; Joan Woolley 3. Boavl of flOAvers for table decoration: Mrs R. Quinn 1 and 2, Mrs S. P. Taylor 3.

Children’s Section

Saucer posy (under 18 years)—C. Calderwood 1, K. Calderwpod 2, M. Pearson 3. Lady’s spray: M. Pearson 1 W Belcher 2 and 3. Gent’s buttonhole:' J. Woolley 1, J. Marsden 2, M. Pearson 3. Gent’s buttonhole, beloAV Form I: Pat Woolley 1, D. Wilson 2, B Prendergast 3. Saucer posy, Primer 4’and Standard 1: P. Prendergast 1, L. Johnston 2, J. Parsons 3. Jar ot wild flowers: J. Johnston 1. Model rock garden on dinner plate: Jill Marsden 1, D. Daly 2, J. Johnston 3. Six plain scones: M. Pearson 1, J. Johnston 2, C. Calderwood 3. Jam spong-e sandwich: J. Woolley 1, Betty Sills: 2. Plate toffee: K. Calderwood 1. Plate of any other sweet: W. Belcher 1, D. paly 2 and 3. Fruit and Vegetables Dessert Apples: D. Woods I,C. Whiting 2, D. Woods o- l' our Apples: D. Woods 1 and 2 , D Wiison 3. Four Cooking Pears: D. Daly 1. Six Tom Thumb Tomatoes: C. Whiting 1, Mrs J. McDonnell 2. 6 Tomatoes, any other variety: G. Catherwood 1, RKeating 2, Mrs W. R. Brash 3. Collection of Vegetables: A. R. MacFai lane 1 Six Avhite Potatoes, 1 variety. D Woods, 1 and 2, J. McKibbin 3. Six Dakota Potatoes: C. Whiting 1 and -• Six coloured Potatoes, 1 variety no. Dakotas: D. Woods 1 and 2 W. J. Clarke 3. Four varieties Potatoes, -1 ot each: D. Woods 1, W. J. Clarke - Vegetable Marrow tit for table: Mr W. R. Brash 1, Jo Cocks 2, n. b. Barnes 3. Heaviest Marrow: L. S. Barnes 1. Pumpkin lit for table: Ron Keating 1. Heaviest Pumpkin: Mr W. R. Ford 1. Three Parsnips: M. MacFai lane 1, Ron Keating 2. Three stubrooted Carrots: R. CalderAVOod 1, Mary Pearson 2, Mr W. Taylor 3. Three Intermediate Carrots: Ron Keating 1, M. Pearson 2, M. MacFarlune 3. Three turnip-rooted Beet: E. S. Barnes .1, M. Pearson 2, R. Keating 3.. One head Silver Beet: R. Keating 1. Six Onions: C. Whiting 1, A. R. MncFarlane. 2, M. Pearson 3. Ill) Shallots: M. Pearson 1, Mr F. Read 2. Twelve sticks Rhubarb: E. S. Barnes l. M. Pearson 2. Twelve pods Runner Beans: A. RMacFarlnne 1, J. French 2. Twelve peds Peas: Mr Brush I, J. French 2. Two Lettuce: A. R. MacFnrlane 1, R. Keating 2, W: R. Brash 3. One Cucumber, anv Amriety: E. S. Barnes 1. D. MacFnrlane• 2, Mr F. Read 3. Six table Potatoes, any A'aricty: R. Clarke 1, R. Calderwood 2, G. Catherwood 3. Cooking and Preserves Light Fruit Cake: Mrs Brash 1, Mrs H. Calderwood 2. Seed Cake: Mrs S. Keating 1. Java Sponge Sandwich: M. Daly l. Six pieces Shortbread: Mrs

Brash 1, Miss H. Roche 2. Mrs H. Calderwood 3. Six plain Scones: Mrs W. R. Deal 1. Ginger Cake: Mrs Keating ,1. Plate Biscuits: Miss H. Roche I. Mrs Brash 2, M. Daly 3, Plate health Biscuits: Mrs Calderwood .1. Plate Pikelets: Mrs Keating .1, M. Daly 2, Mrs Quinn 3, Plate small Cakes: Miss Roche 1. Jar bottled Pears: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Mrs Brash 2, Mrs Barnes 3. Jar bottled Fruit, not pears: Mrs K. Woolley 1, Mrs N. Davison 2, Mrs Brash 3. Three jars bottled Fruit, 3 varieties: Mrs N. Davison 1, Mrs J. Johnston 2, Mrs A. Bennett 3. Jar preserved Vegetable: Mrs J. Johnston l. Jar preserved Tomatoes: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1. Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs J. Johnston 3. Jar Plum Jam: Mrs K. Woolley 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs N. Davison 3. Jar Marmalade: Mrs B. Nuttall 1. Jar Apricot Jam: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2, Mrs Brash 3. Jar Raspberry Jam: Mrs K. R. Woolley 1, Mrs F. S. Pearson 2, Mrs S. P. Taylor 3. Jar Pickle: Mrs K. Woolley 1. Jar Tomato Relish: M. MacFarlane 1, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, Mrs H. Caldcrwood 3. Bottle of Sauce: Mrs E. W. Belcher 1, Mrs. F. S. Pearson 2, Mrs I. E. Barnes 3. Jar Jelly; Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2, Mrs W. R. Deal o. Plate of Sweets (under 17): M. Daly 1 and 2. Plate of Pikelets (under 17): J. MeKibhon 1, N. Daly 2. Six plain Scones (under 17): J. McKibbon I.

Handwork

Embroidered supper-cloth: Mrs Deal 1, Miss J.Bratley 2 and 3. Embroidered dinner waggon: Mrs Calderwood 1. Embroidered table centre: Miss J. Brat ley 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs H. Calderwood 3. Embroidered apron: Mrs H. Calderwood 1. Sample cotton cro chet work: Mrs K. R. Woolley 1, Mrs R. Quinn 2. {Sample woollen embroid* er’y: Mrs W. 11. Deal L and 2. Teawaggon: Mrs Calderwood 1, Miss J. Bratley 2 and 3. Sample tatting: Miss M. Patterson 1, Miss .J . Bratley 2, R. Lovett 3. Sample tapestry work : Miss .1. Bratley 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2 and 3. Embroidered sampler or picture: (two classes) Shirley Brash Ist A. Mrs W. R. Deal 2A, Mrs W. R. Deal Ist B and 2nd B. Artificial posy: Miss .1. Bratley 1 and 2. Baby’s knitted garment: Mrs W. R. Deal 1,2 and 3. knitted jumper, men’s: Miss D. Ferguson 1. Knitted article Mrs L. J. Woods 1, Mrs P. Hart 2, Mrs W: R. Deal 3. Best article made from waste material: Mrs L. J. Woods 1, Miss IT. Roche 2, Mrs. R. Quinn 3. Smocked article: M. Patterson .1, C. Prendergast 2, M. Thompsons. Soft toy: Miss J.Bratley 1 / B. Read 2, Kevin Prendergast 3. Any other hand-work article: Miss J. Bratlev 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, E. Lovett 3. Farm Produce Tuscan wheat: H. Calderwood 1. Garton Oats: H. Calderwood 1. Swedes: E. S. Barnes 1. Yellow mangolds: E. S. Barnes I,J. Roche 2, A. C. Macfplane 3. Heaviest mangolds: A. C. Macfarlane. Heaviest swedes: E. S. Barnes 1. Eiffelton School Agriculture Club , Section Pet lamb: C. Calderwood 1. Club record hook: C. Calderwood 1 and 2, M. Pearson 3. Six potatoes: R. Clarke I. R. Calderwood 2. G. Catherwood 3. Six sweet, peas: R. Catherwood 1. Vase of flowers from plot: Joan Woolley 1 and 2, P. Woolley 3. Children’s Pets Bird pets; R. Keating 1. Animal pets: Lloyd Jones 1, R, YVoolley 2, P. Prendergast 3. A special prize was awarded to Ross Calderwood for his hand-reared pig. After the auction at 9 p.m. the hall was cleared for a dance, which brought a very successful function to a close.