R.S.A. SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 71, Issue 33, 18 November 1950, Page 6

R.S.A. SHOW

COLOURFUL EXHIBITION

OUTSTANDING SUCCESS Although primarily a rose show, the R.S.A. flower show and bazaar held in the R.S.A. Hall yesterday was an outstanding suecess, both competitively and financially. Although entries were not large in the rose section, the standard was very high and some beautiful roses were exhibited. One of the attractions in the competitive part of the show was the brilliant display of Iceland poppies and sweet peas. Entries were large in these two classes and the judge (Mrs A. J. Millichamp) was set a very difficult task in awarding the prizes. The number of entries in the handwork section was very large. The judge (Miss J. Eratley) started her task at 10.45 a.m. and did not complete the section until two and a half hours later.

Well stocked cake, produce and work stalls did brisk business during the afternoon and evening. The show was officially opened by the Mayor (Mr E. C. Bathurst) yesterday afternoon, and other speakers were Mesdames J. R. Wells (patroness of the Women’s Section), A. L. Butterick (president), and Mr A. J. Nicoll (vice-president of the Association). Mr A. J. Millichamp judged the cut flower section.

Special awards were: Rose section: Blue ribbon, Mrs R. Hardwick. Cut flower section (silver rosebowl): Mrs R. D. Robinson. Decorative section: Mrs C. Dellow. Handwork eection: Mrs S. M. Watson. Results were:— Roses Red: Mrs R. Hardwick 1. Yellow or apricot: Mrs’J. R. Wells 1, Mrs Hardwick 2. Pink: Mrs Hardwick 1. White: Mrs Hardwick 1. Any colour (three blooms)-:' Mrs. Hardwick 1. Any colour (six blooms): Mrs J. R. Wells 1., WJiite or cream: Mrs W. A. Johnstone •T.» Yellow r or apricot (single bloom): 'Mrs L. S. Fechney 1, Miss D. Mackie 2. Pink (single bloom): Mrs Hardwick 1,. Mrs Chappell 2. Red (single bloom): Mrs J. R. Wells 1. Bronze: Mrs Hardwick 1. Vase of single blooms: Miss D. Mackie 1. Vase of polyanthus: Mrs, J. Hunt L Cut Flowers Lily (one spike): Miss N. Butterick 1. Lilies (any variety): Mrs W. V. Joyce 1. Peony Roses: Mrs W. A Johnstone 1. Vase of shrubs: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Three vases of shrubs: Miss D. Mackie 1. Polyanthus primroses: Mrs W. A. Johnstone 1. Ixias: Miss Harris 1. Lupins: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1, Mrs W. McKee 2. Ranunculi: Mrs McKee 1. Anemones: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1. Any other flower: Mrs R. D. Robinson 1, Mrs W. A. Johnstone 2, Mrs C. Dellow v h c.

Decorative

Cut flowers (one colour): Mrs C. Dellow' 1. Cut flowers (three varieties): Miss D. Mackie 1. Any other variety: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Bowl of mixed flowers: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Presentation box: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Posy: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Centrepiece bowl: Mrs Dakers 1. Egg cup posy: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Sweet peas, one vase: Miss A. Whearty 1, Mrs W. V. Joyce 2. Three vases: Mrs W. V. Joyce 1. Iceland poppies, one vase: Mrs R. D.: Robinson 1, Mrs W. V. Joyce 2, Mrs W. A. Johnstone 3. Floating bowl: Miss Mackie 1. Calendulas: Mrs C. Dellow 1. Trough of flowers: Mrs W. McKee 1. Pot plant: Mrs Oliver 1. Bowl of roses: Mrs Fitzgerald 1. Gent’s buttonhole: Mrs W. McKee 1, Mrs J. Hunt 2. Shoulder spray: Mrs C. Dellow ,1. Pansies: Mrs W. McKie 1. Basket of flowers: Mrs W. V. Joyce 1.

Handwork

Handkerchief: Mrs S. M. Watson - and v h c. Thrift article: Mrs Christie 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2, Mrs S. M. Watson v h c. Wool tapestry: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Cotton tapestry: Miss J. Miles 1. Supper-cloth, embroidered: Mrs W. H. Dalton 1, Mrs Doig 2. Crocheted: Mrs W. Gimson 1, Mrs Watson h c. Richelieu cloth: Mrs E. D. Williams 1. Traycloth: Mrs S. M. Watson 1 and h c, Mrs L. Doig 2, Mrs E. D. Williams h c. String bag: Mrs H. White 1. Tea-cosy, knitted: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Crochet: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Gloves, woollen knitted: Mrs L. Doig 1. Crochet knitted: Mrs S. M. Watson 1, Cotton crochet gloves: Mrs W. V. Joyce 1. Tatted collar: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Duchesse set: Mrs Black 1, Mrs Joyce 2. Soft skin toy: Mrs R. Hunt 1. Soft material toy: Mrs K. Thompson 1. Knitted toy: Mrs S. M. Watson 1. Novelty: Mrs E. D.. Williams 1, Mrs L. Doig 2. Apron: Miss N. Whearty 1. Cardigan, knitted: Mrs L. Doig 1. Smocked article: Mrs Burrows 1.. Felt article: Mrs S. Williams 1. Bed jacket: Mrs Burrows 1. Bed cape: Miss N. Butterick 1. Socks: Mrs W. H. Dalton 1. Sleveless pullover: Mrs L. Doig 1. Baby’s woollen set: Mrs Doig/1. Matinee coat: Mrs Doig 1. Baby’s dress: Mrs Doig 1. Rag mat, on canvass: Mrs Christie 1; on sacking, Mrs W. Gimson 1. Wood mat: Mrs McNicol 1. Pair waggon-covers, embroidered: Mrs S. M. Watson 1 and h c, Mrs Doig 2; crochet, Mrs Watson :1, Table-centtre: Mrs Whtson ( 1. Article: Mrs Black 1.

Children’s Handwork

Sugar-bag article: Pauline Mitchelmore 1, Jean Williams 2.