FLOWER SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 143, 3 April 1950, Page 5

FLOWER SHOW

FIXTURE AT EIFFELTON SPLENDID EXHIBITS Fine weather prevailed at Eiffelton for -the 15th annual flower show on Saturday. In declaring the show open Mr R. G. Gerard, M.P., remarked on the quality of the exhibits, and said that the residents of the Eiffelton district showed a fine community spirit. The judges in various sections were 'as follows: Flowers, cut and decorative, Mrs G. Scales; dahlia section, Mr and Mrs G. Scales; vegetables and fruit, Mr Scales; farm produce, Mr j. Cameron; handwork, Miss J. Bratley; cooking, Miss F. E. Vesty. All exhibits from the flower, cooking, fruit and vegetables sections and all unsold goods from the variety and produce stalls were sold by public auction in the evening. Mr J. Coffey Was the auctioneer. During the evening a mock court was held, causing much amusement and swelling the funds considerably. *A bowl of flowers judged by the most popular vote was won by Mrs Tasker. Results were as follow: Cut Fowers Three vases flowers, three kinds: Mrs S. P. Taylor -1), Mrs R. K. Quinn 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Three vases annuals, three kinds:, Mrs R. K. Quinn I. Three roses, one or more varieties: Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 1, Mrs K. R. Woolley 2 and 3. Rose, any variety: J. C. Miller 1, N. McDonnell 2, Mrs R. T. Latimer 3. Cactus dahlias: Mrs D. C Macfarlane 1, J. Roche 2 and 3. Single dahlias: Mrs R. Ford 1, J. Roche 2 and 3. Giant dahlias: F. Read I, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, R. Calderwood 3. Pom-Pom dahlias: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 3, Joan McQuilkin 2. Charm dahlias: Mrs H. R. Tasker 1, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2 and 3. Yase miniature roses ; Mrs H. R. Tasker 1, Mrs W. H. Muir 2, Mrs R. Quinn 3. Yase sweet peas: Zita Wilson 1, Mrs F. Clarke 2, Mrs S. P. Taylor 3. Antirrhinums: Susan MacKay 1, Mrs H. R. Tasker 2, Mrs R. K. Quinn 3. African marigolds: N. McDonnell 1, Joan Woolley 2. French marigolds: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2, Zita Wilson 3. Calendulas: Mrs H. R. Tasker 1, Mrs W. H. Muir 2, Mrs W. R Ford 3. Bowl phlox drummondi: Susan Mac Kay 1, Mrs R. K. Quinn _2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Asters, distinct colours: Mrs F. W. Crossman 1, Mrs R. T. Latimer 2, Patricia Woolley 3. Spike Michaelmas daisy: Miss Z. Ford L Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, Miss J. Jaine 3, Mrs F. Clarke v h c. Spike helenium: Mrs F. Clarke 1, Mrs T. W. Muir 2 and 3. Spikes geraniums: Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 1, Mrs L. Maginness 2, Mrs'S. P. Taylor 3. Carnations: Mrs R. T. Latimer I, Mrs D. Marsden 2, Miss V. Lovett 3. Vase poppieß: Miss J. Jaine 1 Mrs R. K. Quinn 2. Bowl nasturtiums: Zita Wilson 1, J. Bryant 2. Spike lily, any variety: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Miss J. McQuilkin 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Spikes verbena: Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 1, Mrs W. J. Clarke 2, Mrs R. IC: Quinn 3. Zinnias: Mrs D. A. McLelland 1 and 2. Head hydrangea: Mrs R T. Latimer 1 and 2, Mrs W. S. Taylor 3. Gladiolus: Mrs M. Macale 1 and 2, Mrs F. Clarke 3. Vase chrysanthemums: R. Fead 1, Mrs T. W. Muir 2 Mrs R. K. Quinn 3. vasq petunias r Mrs H. R. Tasker 1, Zita Wilson 2, Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 3. Vase annuals not included above: Mrs R. Quinn 1, Mrs R. J. Wishart 2, Mrs W. H. Muir 3 Vase perennial, not included above : Mrs H. R. Tasker !, Miss Z. Wilson 2, Miss Z. Ford 3. , Decorative Section Bowl of flowers staged for effect: Mrs H. R. Tasker I', Mrs W. R. Ford 2, Joan Woolley 3. Vase of flowers, staged for effect: Mrs R. Quinn 1, Mrs L. Maginness 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Posy bowl: Mrs H. R. Tasker 1 and 2, Mrs R. Quinn 3. Posy in egg cup: Miss J. Bryant 1, Mrs R. T. Latimer 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Lady’s spray: Miss C. Macfarlane 1, Joan Woolley, 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Bowl of flowers Ratable decoration: Mrs H. R. Tasker 1 and 2, Mrs R. K. Quinn 3. Saucer posy (under 18 years): Lesley Johnston 1, Knox Calderwood 2, Roger Tasker 3. Garden in plate (under 18 years): Roger Tasker 1, John French 2. Fruit and Vegetables , Dessert apples: Mr R. Ferguson 1, D. Wilson 2, T. W. Muir 3. Cooking apples: Mrs F. W. Crossman 1, Gordon Wilson 2, J. M. Johnston 3. Dessert pears: Mrs F. W. Crossman 1, Mrs R. K. Quinn 2 and 3. Cooking pears: Mrs F. W. Crossman .1, Mrs R. K. Quinn 2, Desmond Daly 3. Four varieties of apples: J. M. Johnston 1. Tom Thumb tomatoes: J. Jaine 1, J. Clarke 2!, T. W. Muir 3. Six tomatoes, any other variety: J. Jaine 1, G. Catherwood 2,J. Catherwood 3. Collection of vegetables, 6 kinds: Mrs D, C. Macfarlane I, W. J. Clarke 2, J. French 3. White potatoes, 1 variety: W. S. Taylor 1, Mrs F. Clarke 2, Mr R. ,W. Lovett 3. Dakota potatoes: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2 W S. Taylor 3. Vegetable marrow, fit for table: Mrs F. Clarke 1, Graham Catherwood 2. Pumpkin, fit for table: V. Lovett 1, E. Soal 2. Parsnips: R. Keating 1, A. K. Latimer 2, Mr F. Read 3. Stub-rooted carrots: A. K. Latimer 1, Mrs R.. Ferguson 2, R.Keating 3. Intermediate carrots: G. Catherwood 1, R. Keating 2, W. S. Taylor 3. Turnip rooted beet: A. K. Latimer 1, Miss V. Lovett 2, Mrs Roche 3. Head silver Jpeet: R. Keating 1, J. Prendergast 2, A. K. Latimer 3. Onions: Mrs A. Lovett 1, Mrs Roche 2, .Miss V. Lovett 3. 111 b. shallots: Miss V. Lovett 1 and 2, Mrs T. B. Mac Kay 3. Table cabbage: Graham Catherwood 1. 12 pods French beans: D. Wilson 1, j! Jaine 2. 12 pods peas: Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 1, E. Soal 2, J. French 3. Leeks: G. Catherwood 1. •» Cooking and Preserves Light fruit cake: Mrs E. Soal 1, Mrs T W Muir 2. Seed cake: Mrs E. Soal 1, Mrs S. P. Taylor 2, Mrs S. Keating 3. Madiera cake: Mrs W. J. Calrke 1, Mrs T. W. Muir 2. Iced chocolate cake: N. McDonnell 1, Mrs K. R. Woolley 2, Mrs E. Soai 3. Sponge roll: J. Johnston 1, Mrs T. B. Mac Kay 2, H. Roche 3. Six pieces shortbread: H. Roche 1, Mrs K. Woolley 2, Miss E. Belcher 3. Six plain scones: Mrs F, 'Clarke 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, J. Johnston 3. Plate mixed biscuits: H. Roche 1, Mrs T. W. Muir 2. Plate pikelets: Mrs S. Keating 1, Mrs T. Mac Kay 2. Plate small cakes: Mrs French 1, PI. Roche 2, Mrs C. Catherwdod 3. Jar bottled pears: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2. Jar bottled fruit, not pears: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Mrs T. W. Muir 2, Ml’s J. M. Johnston 3. Jar preserved vegetables: Mrs J. M._ Johnston I. Jar preserved tomatoes: Mrs S. P. Taylor l and 2, Mrs W. R. Deal 3. Jar apricot jam: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 2, Miss E. Pickford 3. Jar raspberry jam: Mrs S. P. Taylor and Miss J. Jaine (equal) 1, Mrs M. Daly 3. Jar, any other variety: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1 and 3, Mrs W. R. Deal 2. Jar tomato

relish: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs T. B. Mac Kay 3. Bottle sauce: Mrs E. W. Belcher 1 and 2, Mrs \S. P. Taylor 3. Jar jelly: Mrs S. P. Taylor 1,2 and 3. Plate toffee (under 17): Clare Calderwood 1, Avis Muir 2. Plate other sweet: Elaine Belcher 1. Plate pikelets (girls under 17): Avm Muir 1. Jam sponge sandwich (‘girls under 17): Joan Woolley 1, Avis Muir 2. Six plain scones (under 17): Eunice Clarke 1, Mary Pearson 2, Avis Muir 3. Handwork Embroidered supper or tray cloth: Mrs W. R, Deal 1, H. Calderwood 2 and 3. Embroidered dinner wagon set: Mrs W. R. Deal 1, Mrs W. J. Clarke 2, Miss A. French 3. Embroidered table centre: Miss E. Lovett 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs H. Calderwood 3. Embroidered apron: Mrs W. J. Clarke 1, Miss A. French 2. Sample tatting: Miss E.'Lovett 1, Mrs W. J. Clarke 2. Baby’s knitted garment: Miss P. Crossman 1, Mrs W. R. Deal 2, Mrs D. Smith 3.' Knitted cardigan or jumper: Joan Roche 1. Lady’s knitted cardigan or jumper: Joan Roche 1, H. Roche 2. Pair hand-knitted men’s socks: Mrs W. S. Taylor 1 and 2. Knitted article other than above: Mrs R. G. Macale 1, Miss P. Crossman 2, Miss M. Daly 3. Best article from waste material: Mrs French 1, Miss B. Taylor 2, Mrs W. R. Deal 3. Smocked article: Joan Roche 1, Mrs R. G. Macale 2, Miss V. Lovett 3, Soft toy: Miss V. Lovett 1, Mrs R. G. Macale 2, Miss B. Read 3. Embroidered sampler or picture: Mrs W. R. Deal 1 and 2r Farm Produce Cross 7 wheat: J. French Any other variety: L. Maginness 1. Algerian oats: B. Marsden 1, L. Maginness 2. Garton oats: J. French 1. Partridge Peas: B. Marsden 1, W. S. Taylor 2. Prussian blue.peas: B. Marsden 1. Primary School Classes Vase or bowl of flowers for table: Miss J. Jaine 1, P. Woolley 2, T. Maginness 3, S. Sampson v h c. Lady’s spray: S. Sampson 1, T. Muir 2, W. Belcher 3. Gent’s buttonhole: J. Thomas 1, P. Woolley 2, K. Calderwood 3. Gent’s buttonhole, below Form I: R. Woolley 1, D. Johnston 2, L. Johnston 3. Saucer posy: R. Tasker I, J. Johnston 2. Three kinds cut flowers: K. Calderwood 1, P. Woolley 2, T. Muir 3. Three kinds vegetables: J. Thomas 1, D. Cobden 2, R. Woolley'3. Model rock garden on dinner plate: L. r Johnston 1, J. Johnston 2, T. McDonl nell 3, D. Daly v h c, J. French c. Plain scones: P. Woolley 1, J. Johnston 2, R. Clarke 3. Jam sponge sandwich: Joan Johnston 1. Plate toffee: T. Muir 1, D. Daly 2, T. McDonnell 3. Plate any other sweet: W. Belcher 1, Joan Johnstone 2, D. Daly 3. Children’s Classes , Weaving article, under .16 3Tars: K. Calderwood 1, P. Woolley 2, B. Prendergast 3. Woodwork article: W. Belcher 1 and 3, J. Prendergast. 2. Handwork article: Avis Muir 1, R. Calderwood 2. Faneywork article, under 16 years: Avis Muir 1 and 2, P. Woolley and K Calderwood (equal) 3.