TEMUKA FLOWER SHOW.
THE PRIZE LIST. The- Temuka Floral Society held • their i autumn show on Saturday, in the Drill Hall. ! The attendance was good and the weather ! ideal. The outstanding feature of the exhiI bition woa a fine display of gladioli, the best ever Been in Temuka. Mr F Smith (Temuka) and Mr G. H. Clarke (Tiniaru) were the most prominent competitors, the local grower carrying off first - honours for the finest bloom in the show. The entries in the children'i. classes wetß well t.bove the average. The entries in the fruit and vegetable sections vete few, the cooking section attracted a Rrca.t deal of attention, and the needlework called forth much admiration. Another attraction of the show was a model bungalow, for exhibition only, mado by Mr C. Bates, Temuka. The model was made with weatherboards and was greatly admired. The afternoon tea arrangements were under the direction of Mrs Routledge. During the evening a fine musical programme was given by the Darktown String Orchestra. The judges were: —Flowers and vegetables, Mr F. Sanders; needlework, Mrs Scoullar; cookery, Mr W. H. Eudd; table decorations, Mrs Scoullar and Mr Sanders. The following ia the prize list: Open to All—Pot plants: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Asters (six varieties): Mrs M. Guild .1. Asters (collection): F. Smith 1, A. Ellis 2. .Asters (3): A. Ellis 1, A'f. Watson 2. Dahlias (cactus): G. H. Clarke (Timaru) 1. Dahlias (show): G. H. Clarke 1, Molly Joynt •2. Gladioli (nine varieties): F. Smith 1 and 2. Gladioli (red): F. Smith 1, G. H. Clarke 2. Gladioli (six varieties): F. Smith 1 and 2. Gladioli (three varieties): F. Smith 1 and 2. Gladioli (single): G. H. Clarke 1. Gladioli (hybrid): F. Smith 1 and 2. Premier bloom: F. Smith. Gaillardias (three varieties): Alf. Watson .1, F. Smith 2. Hardy flowers (not annuals): A. Ellis 1. Marigolds (French): Mrs M. Guild 1, A. Watson 2. Phlox perennial: F. Smith 1, A. EUis 2. Phlox drummondii: A. Ellis 1. Petunias: F. Smith 1. Pentstemons: F. Smith 1. Pansies (fancy): Alf. Watson 1, F. Smith 2. Eoses (12 varieties): A. Ellis 1. Eoses (six varieties): A. Ellis 1, F. Smith 2. Salpiglossia: Mft M. Guild 1. Zinnias: Mrs Guild, sen., 1. Fruit and Vegetables.—Apples (dessert): A. Ellis 1. Apples (heaviest): A. Ellis 1. Nectarines: A. Ellis 1. Peaches: A. Ellis 1, F. Smith. 2. Plums (culinary): Mrs J. Cross 1, J. Thomson 2. Pears (dessert): A. Ellis 1. Tomatoes (outside grown): F. Smith 1. Collection of fruit: A. Ellis 1. French beans: A. Ellis and F. Smith equal 1. Beetroot: F. Smith 1, J. Thomson 2. Cucumber: F. Smith I. Cabbage: F. Smith 1. Carrots (shorthorn): A. Ellis 1. Eschalots: F. Smith 1. Marrow (table): F. Smith 1. Rhubarb: F. Smith 1. Amateurs.—Cut flowers: Thos. Winter 1. Asters: T. Edwards 1, Mrs R. Halstead 2. Collection annuals: Mrs R. Halstead 1. Carnations: Mrs ,R. Halstead 1. Gaillardias:, AH. Watson 1. Gladioli (pink): G. H.' Clarke 1. Lilies: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Xaaturtiums (collection): Mrs F. Green 1. Pansies (variety): Mrs R Halstead 1. Roses: Mrs R. Halstead 1. Roses (variety): Mrs R. Halstead 1. Salpiglossis: Mrs R. Halstead. Rose (one variety): J. Neville. Vase of flowers: Misß Guild. Class B—Fruit and Vegetables—Apples (culinary):-Mrs F. A. Joynt 1. Apricols:' Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Scarlet runners: 3. Neville 1. Beet: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Cabbage: T. Edwards 1, Mrs C. J. Taylor 2. Carrots; E. C. Allfrey 1, Gordon Taylor 2. Carrots (shorthorn): T./Edwards 1. Eschalots: Mavis Nicholas I', Mrs F. Donnithorne 2v Heaviest marrow: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Onions: T. Edwards A- Parsnip: T. Edwards 1, E. C. Allfrey 2. Sheaf lucerne: F. A. Joynt 1. Amateurs. —Home-made loaf: Mrs E. Barrett 1 and 2 Seed cake: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1, Mrs J. Neville 2. Marble cake: Miss Burtenshaw 1, Mrs C. J. Taylor 2. Sponge roll: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss Burtenshaw 1, Miss A. Aclrroyd 2. Sponge cake: Miss Burtenshaw 1. Fruit cake: Mrs A. E. Smith 1, Miss Burtenshaw 2. Fruit cake (light); Mrs J. Neville 1, Miss Burtenshaw 2. Plate of- oat cake: Miss. Burtenshaw 1. Shortbread: Mrs T, Hart 1. Girdle scones: Mrs T. Hart 1. Oven-baked scones: Mrs Ackroyd. Preserved fruit: Mrs C. J. Taylor 1, Miss Burtenshaw 2. Jam: Miss Burtenshaw 1, Mrs F. A. Joynt 2. Home-made jelly: Mrs A: H. Clemens 1. Honey (pots): Tui Goodman. Honey (in comb): Tui-Goodman 1. Eggs (heft): Mrs F. Green 1. Children under 16.—Hand houquet: K. Spillane 1. Plain se-wing (under supervision of teacher): T.'Goodman 1, J. Joynt 2, M. Gale 3, N. Grant h c; special prize, Lily Smith. Buttonhole worked in linen (under supervision of teacher): M. Joynt 1. Scones (home-baked): S. Ackroyd 1, L. Smith 2.'• Sponge sandwich: L. Smith 1, M. Joynt 2. Small-cakes.; S. Galbraith 1. Cabbage: G. Cartwright 1. N. Joynt 2. , Carrots: H. Longson 1, G.: Cartwright 2. Scarlet runners: H. Longson 1, T. Nicol 2. Vegetables (collection): H. Longson 1, G. R. S.-Taylor 2. Basket of flowers: H. Longson 1, T. Goodman 2. Table, decorations: >_M. Taylor and T. Goodman equal 1, L. Smith 3. Open.—Gentleman's buttonhole: Miss F. Sanders 1, H. Longson 2. Decorated table: Miss F. Sanders -1. Needlework.—Nightdress (embroidered): Miss E. C. Davey 1, Mrs F. Green 2. Traycloth, (eyelet): Mts W. L. Sfarlet he. Crochet traycloth: Mrs R. Pulford 1, Miss J. Higinbottom 2. Embroidered cushion,: Mrs W. L. Searie I.' Prettiest tea-cosy: Mrs E. Fisher 1, Mrs "W. L. Searle 2. Embroidered- tabla .'centre: Miss E. C. DaVey 1, Mis W. L. Searle 2. Crochet (des:gn): Mrs R. Pulford 1.
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Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18635, 9 March 1926, Page 2
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