R.S.A. SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 39, 26 November 1949, Page 6

R.S.A. SHOW

RECORD ENTRIES DECORATIVE SECTION OUTSTANDING “A decorative section of a quality equal to any I have ever seen,” were the comments of one of the judges, Mr A. J. Millichamp, at the Returned Services’ Association’s flower show and bazaar, held yesterday. “The sweet peas were also outstanding for Ashburton,” said Mr Millichamp,” but I was disappointed with the lack of competition in the rose section. However, the general standard of blooms wa© good.” / Miss J. Bratley also commented very favourably on the handwork section. The show was officially opened by the Mayor (Mr E. C. Bathurst) and the patroness of the Women’3 Section of the R.S.A,, Mrs J. R. Wells. The entries received constituted a record, and the show proved highly successful. An outstanding exhibition of bandwork by Miss Bratley was an added attraction. Numerous etans of all varieties were well stocked, and sales were brisk. v Points awards were: —Roses: Mfss D. Mackie (blue ribbon). Cut flowers: Mrs R. D. Robinson (rose bowl). Decorative: Mrs D. Slmv. Handwork: Mrs S. M. Watson. 1 Results: —

Rose Section (Amateurs)

Two blooms, red: Mrs G. Scales 1. Two blooms, yellow or apricot: Mies D. Mackie 1. Two blooms, pink: Mrs G. Scales li Three bloms, any colour: Mrs Lilley 1. aSix brooms, any colour: Mrs Lilley 1. Bloom, white or cream: Mrs J. Glassey 1. Bloom, yellow or apricot: Mrs W. McKee 1. Bloom, pink: Mrs W. H. Darton 1, Mrs E, Bell 2. Bloom, red: Mrs J. Glassey 1. Vase single: Misei D. Mackie 1. Vase, polyanthus: Miss D. Mackie 1,

Cut Flowers (Amateur)

Lily, 1 spike: Miss D. Mackie 1, Mys R. D. Robinson 2, Mrs R. Templeton v h c. Three lilies: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1. Three peony roses; Mrs R. D. Robinson 1, Mrs Baker 2. Vase of shrubs: Mrs E. Bell 1. Three vases of shrubs: Miss D. Mackie 1. Vase of ixias: Mrs E. Bell 1. Three blooms delphiniums: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1. Bcwl of lupins: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1, Mrs W. J. McKee 2. Vase, any distinct flower (not mentioned): Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Miss N. Butterick Z, Miss D. Mackie v h c.

Decorative (Amateur)

Vase cut flowers: Mrs W. V. Joyce 1 1, Mrs B. Dellow 2, Mrs F. Adridge v h c. Three cases cut flowers: Mrs W. McKee 1, Mrs B. Dellow 2, Miss D. Mackie 3. Bowl of flowers (any variety): Mrs McKee 1. Bowl of mixed flower©: Mrs Shaw 1, Mrs, D. Corbitt. 2. Posy bowl: Mrs Joyce 1, Mrs McKee 2. Centrepiece bowl: Mrs D. Shaw 1. Mrs MlcKee 2, Mrs Daker 3. Egg-cup posy: Mrs Oliver i. Vase sweet peas:. Mrs Husband 1, Mrs D. Sliaw 2, Mrs' McKee ?# Bow! of peony roses: Mrs Baker 1. Vase of Iceland poppies: Mr© R D. Robinson 1. Oriental poppies: Mrs R. D. Robinson, 1, Mrs J. Glassey 2. Floating bowl: Mrs E. Bell 1 and 3, Mrs W. H. Dalton 2. Bowl of calendulas: Mrs C. 1. Trough of flowers: Mrs G. Scales 1, Mrs Dakers 2. Pot plants: Mrs Oliver 1. Vase of rosp© for effect: Mrs E. Bell 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2. Gent’s buttonhole: Mrs W. H. Dalton 1. Bowl of pansies: Mrs D. Shaw 1, Mrs G. Scales 2. Bowl of violas: Mrs D. Shaw 1, Mrs F. Aldridge 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs Oliver 1. '

Handwork

Hand-made handkerichief: Mrs S. M. Watson 1, Mm Price 2. Thrift article: Mrs H. McNieol 1, Mrs H. Christie 2, Mrs Watson hc. Tapestry, wool: Mrs P. Breach 1. Supper cloth: Mrs S. M. Watson 1, Mrs Lilley 2. Cloth in Richelieu: Mrs W. H. Dalton •1. Tray cloth: Mrs S. M. Watson 1 and 2. Felt bag: Mrs Price 1. Skin gloves: Mrs Price 1. Knitted tea cosy: Mrs S. M. Watson 1, Mr© W. V. Joyce 2. Tatted collar: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Duchess Set (crocheted): Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Joyce 2. Soft skin toy: Miss N. Butterick 1, Mrs J. Burrows 2. Soft material toy: Mrs Bonnington 1, Mrs “B. Dellow 2. Soft knitted toy: Mrs Savill -1. Novelty exnibit: Mrs W. V. Joyce 1. Cotton apron: Mrs W. H. Dalton 1, Mrs Price 2. Knitted cardigan: Mr© T. Kerr 1, Mrs C. Dellow' 2. Crocheted gloves (cotton):. Mrs Wightman 1, Mrs Joyce 2. Crocheted tea cosy: Mrs Joyce 1. Smocked article: Mrs F. Hampton 2. Felt article: Mrs Price 1. Bed jacket or cape: Mrs C. Dellow 1, Mrs Husband 2. Men’s socks: Mrs W. 11. Dalton 1, Mrs G. Watson 2. Man’s. sleeveless pullover: Mr© Price 1. Rag mat (on canvas): Mrs H. Christie 1. Pair waggon mitts: Mrs S. M. Watson 1 and h c, Mrs Lilley 2.

Children’s Handwork

Worked Apron: Miss N. Frew It.