FLOWER SHOWS.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20414, 8 December 1931, Page 7

FLOWER SHOWS.

AT CHEVIOT. A SUCCESSFUL SHOW. Tlio Summer Flower Show and Christinas Fair organised, by the St. John's Church Ladies' Guild, Cheviot, was held in the Public Hall on Saturday, and proved a great success. This year the flower tables were arranged alonj? the centre of the main hall and the display was very pleasing. There were large entries in the various sections in spite of the recent very dry weather. The flower show awards were made as follows: Rose bloom one variety, double: Mrs S. Douglas 1. Miss X. Jackman 2, Mrs G. L. Nell 3. Rose bloom, one variety, semidouble: Mrs tt. Nell 1, Mrs L. Spanger 2. Miss X. Jackman 3. ft o ®® Wo <"!{, variety, -single: Miss J. Forbes 1, Miss Jackman a, Mrs M. Skinner <l. Roso boom three varieties, one o£ each: W. A. Douglas 1 Mrs S. Douglas 2. • Iloso bloom, six varieties, one of each: Mrs J*. Kutlierford 3, Mrs <r Noll 3 Uoso bloom, twelve varieties, one of each: Mrs N. Jackman 1, Mrs Nell 2 Mrs L Soanzor 3. Rest yellow rose, one bloom: Mrs S Douglas 1. Mrs N. lluthcrford 2, Mrs K. Jackman 3. Best pink rose, one bloom: Mrs G. Nell 1. Mrs N. Rutherford 2 W. A. Douglas 3. Best wliitc rose, one bloom: 'Mrs Nell 1. Best red rose, one bloom: Miss X. Jackman J, 'Mts .H:' Rutherford ~, Mrs G. Sweet peas, pink, onp variety, tlirco spikes: Miss D I'aton 1. Miss V. Wilkinson' 2, Mrs rt Wilkinson 3. Sweet peas, mauve, one varietv, three spikes: Miss D. Paton 1. Miss TS Wilkinson 2, Miss F. Wilkinson 3. kweet peas re<Jone .variety:' Mhs, Paton 1, Mrs ' 7'T^Read ra i d Mrs V * Sweet Iwwt peas! best collection: Miss J. Forbes 1, Sister SC peony rose: Miss D. Paton 1. Peony rose, three varieties: Miss 1). Paton. i* vs r W Dalcety. ii-is. three varieties: Mrs n'-W Dahretv 1. Iceland poppies: 'Mrs rt' O 'Archer. ' Antirrhinum: Mrs FiUgerald \ Mrs C\ J nVkman 2. Mrs NVTI 3 Antirrhinum three varieties: W. A. Douprlns j 3lTs Nell 2. Mrs O. W. Dalgety 3, AnI i'rrhintims, best collation : Mrs F.UgeraM 1, **•«,„ v Tnfirmnn 2 Mrs Noll 3, ueranitmi. Mrs Da'lgety 1, Mrs A. W. Rutherford 2, Mrs \ Mpii-u 3 Geranium, turee varieties, Mrs ji;Sy J.'Mrs a. w. Hiitherford 2, Mrs v o j] ;> Geranium, best collection: Mrs r-Mv V ATr* A W. Rutherford 2. Mrs Nell o. £ Violas M.s M, Skinner 1, Mrs R. Steele " Mrs J? G. Archer 3.. Violas, three vanefAl>k Dalcetv 3. Mrs M. Skinner 2. Violas, best collection: Mrs Dalgety 3, and 2. Pansy Mrs C. Ja-kman 1. Mrs Skinner -\ Miss E. Rutherford 3. Pans.es, three var£ lies: Mrs Dalgety 1. Mrs Jackman .2, Mis* Rutherford 3. Pansies. best collection: Mrs nnlwtv 1 and 2 Sweet william: Mrs Jack--5 wit hin. three varieties: Miss n an 'p>?tnn Sweetwilliam, best collection: m..« r Tackman. Delphinium: W. A. Doim- . S Vi s Paton 2, W. A. Douglas 3. Dpilas 1, Mi _ varietiep: Mrs Spanger 1, Mrs McGiffen 2 Clar'kia: W. A. Douglas 3, Mrs Dalgety -• ~ jj>. Uoneybone 1, Miss !! ? "tl o S c h iV. a nt h us. three varieties; f\ Elliott 2. Mrs Honeyborie Q widdl)p ~ poppjes: M«' * lcG thrße b i oo ms: Mrs Widdut,. Oriental P°' )pics ' . Hrs Steele- Stocks, three Stocks, one jt en d. one spike: variety. Mrs O. Jackman 2. Aquilcg>a, it rs Skinner 3, Mr. <- ■ jaokman } 7> j]y, any «rie"ty? M™ b»lgeiy 1. Miss J. -Forbes 2, M "JI one I 'stem : Mrs Dalgety. Lupins, olio •L„*'viss F MeAdam. Lupins, three vane vn McAinrn. Pyrcthrum, three bloomB." '' eß ' V, ii.,l o i, Larkspur, three stalks: Mrs Dalgety' Any flow"" not alr(>,ld - , f, BPecifled: Dalfeety. ' 1 nn( , 2 . nest collection of flo'wers (not hothouse): Mrs Dalgety. Best plants: Mrs Dalgety 1 and 2.. Best 1 Miss N. Jackman 2. Bowl of roses: Miss. Paton 1, Mrs . M. 7,awry 2, Miss N. Jac y v nsc nf flowers, various: Miss • \ Wilkinson 1. Mrs Meikle 2. Miss Clarke J! flowers: Miss Wilkinson I. M.ss Paton 2. Mps X. Rutherford 3 Vase sweet ™ Miss Paton T, Miss X. Jackman 2 Miss r ciarke 3. Bowl 6f sweet peas:. Mm 1" Wilkinson. Vase of daisies: Miss F. Mri Read 2. Bowl of daisies: Miss Tankman 1. Mrs Widdup 2. Miss Paton S. Bowl o? marigolds: Miss Wilkinson 3, Mrs Read 2, Miss Jackman 3. Victorian posy W]. Miss Paton 1, Mrs X. Rutherford -, Mrs Archer 3. Table decoration: Miss Paton

1, Mrs I.awry 2, Mrs Uulgety 3. Mantelpiece decoration: Mrs Dalgety 1, Mrs Lawry 2. Lady's spray: Miss Jackman 1, Miss Peggy Dowse 2, Sirs Widdup 3. Gentleman's buttonhole: Miss W. Jackman. Lady's spray, children under 14: Peggy Dowse J, Miss Marstou 2, Isabel Widdup 3. Victorian posy: Miss J. Clarke 3, Miss Jackman 2, Peggy Dowse Decorated pushchair: Miss N. Jackman. Tho arrangement of the flowers and tables reflects great credit on the flower secretary, Mrs E. P. Honeybone. The judge was Mrs 11. Acton-Adams, of Tipapa. The stalls for the Christmas fair in conjunction -with tho flower show were gaily <lecoratedi and did pood business with the crowd of people who attended. The magic cave, supervised by Mrs A. C. Fuller, Mrs Marshall, and Mrs Owen, did a great trade with the children. Father Christmas was present, and distributed his gifts with a liberal hand. The various stall-holders were as follows: —Cake and pudding stall, Mrs J. T. Head and Mrs R. G. Archer; sewing stall. Mrs 11. J. Kingsland and Mrs G, Widdup; Madame X, fortune-teller, Miss Westropp: wishing well. Mrs Marston: surprise-packets, Miss V. Bosomworth; fruit salad, Mrs G. Abbott and Miss M. Bosomworth; afternoon tea, Mrs Tl. Bailey and helpers; produce stall, Mrs W. Hughes, Mrs Walmsley, and Mrs A. G. Harrison; sweets stall, Mrs S. E. Petfengill, Mrs 11. N. Buttle, and Miss Lewis. Outside, the members of St. John's vestry conducted various games and competitions, including a novelty, guess the lamb's birthday. During the evening the stalls continued their business, and to add to the entertainment items were contributed as follows: —Songs, Cheviot School infant class; solo, Dosroond Scott,; recitation, Nancy Renner. Tho Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, and Mrs Forbes, were present. Towards the close of the evening the goods unsold were auctioned by Mr. j. F. Tonkin, and the hall was cleared for a dance. The music was supplied by Mrs.\y. F. Owen and Mr Les Burnett. The competitions were won as follows: — Christmas cake, Mr C. F. TTolton: cushion, Mrs R. G. Archer; doll's name. Mary Crispin; doll, Mar.iorie Cliilds; sheep weightguessing, E. P. Honeybone 1, D. Kay 2; lamb's birthday, 15. Burgess 1, W. A. Douglas 2. The Church will benefit by over £SO. GOOD DISPLAY AT WAIMATE. " The display of flowers at the annual Waimato Rose Show was a fiiio one, despite tho fact that the season hns been exceptionally dry. Good entries were received, and tho competition in tho majority of the classes was keen, the entries in tho decorative section particularly*being very large. 11l this section tho judges were eallod upon to exercise great skill in making their awards. The champion rose of the show was .exhibited by Mr P. W. Jones. The attendance of tho public in Graham and Clear's- hall, wherein the show was hold, was good, and the various stalls which were conducted in conjunction with thu show did satisfactory business. Results were:— ROSES. Six distinct varieties, Waimate County, for Challenge Bowl (4) : J. Hayes 1, Mrs Pitts 2. Six distinct varieties, open (4) : Mrs C. Coventry 1, P. W. Jones 2. Hybrid perpetual or hybrid tea (80 : i - W. Jones 1, J. Hayes 2. White or cream (3): J. Xlayes 1, F, W. Jones 2. Three of one variety (5): Mrs T. A. Wilson 1. Vases, cluster (6): Mrs 11. McLean 1, Mrs Menzjes 2. (Sweetest scented (10): Mrs G- Smith 1. Red (5)- F W. Jones 1. Pink (10): Miss A khurst 1, F- W. Jones 2. J. Hayes 3. Yellow (C) : J. Ilayos 1, Mrs T?itts 2. White or cream, not less than two Varieties (2-) : Mrs Menzies 1. Single (3): Miss Akhursl 1. Semi-double (5): Miss Akhurst 1 and 2. Single Blooms —Red (5) : Miss M.. Holmes J. Mrs C. C. Douglas 2. Cream or white (8): Mrs J. Men/.ies 1. Mrs T. A. Wilson 2. Pink (13): Miss M. Holmes 1, Miss Akhurst 2. Bronze or apricol (!)) : Mrs W. D. Napier 1. Miss Akhurst 2. White (4): Mrs Menzies 1. Champion Rose—F. W. Jones. SWEET PEAS. Six varieties (2): Mrs G. J. Shackleton 1. Four varieties (2): Mrs G. J. Shackleton 1. Ten stalks (2): Mrs G. J. Shackloton 1. OTHER FLOWERS. Stocks (1): Mrs C. Coventry i- Paneies (3): Mrs G. J, Shackleton 1, Mrs Menzies 2. Violas (5): Miss Akhurst I, Mrs G. J. Shackietoi. 2. Aquilegias (2): Mrs Menzies 1. Delp'liniums (1): Mrs G. J. Shackleton 1. Collection cut flowers (4): M-rs Pitts 1, Mrs G, J. Shackleton 2. Antirrhinums !

(4): Mrs L. W. Lealio 1, Mrs MeDouall 2. Three varieties antirrhinums (J): Mrs L. W. Leslie 1. Poppies, other thnu Oriental (4); Miss Akhurst 1, Mrs G. J. Shackleton 2. Sweet Williams (3): Mrs L. V. Brenton 1, Airs C. Coventry 2. Irises (3): Mrs Pitls 1 anil 2. DECORATIVE. Bowl flowers (15): Mrs D. Bonie 1, Mrs Tcmpler 2, Mrs Douglas 3. Bowl roses (11): Mrs 1). liorrie 1, Mrs Tcmpler 2, Miss A. Jones 3. Floating bowl (10): Mrs Brenton 1, Mrs D. Borrio 2, Mrs Menzies 3. Vase sweet peas (3): Sirs Menzies 1, Miss A. Jones 2. Bowl sweet peas (2): Mrs Templer 1. Victorian posy (12): Miss Akhurst 1. Mrs D. Borrio 2, Miss A. Jones 3. Mrs Brenton h c. CHILDREN'S COOKING. Primary school Children—Plain oven scones (3): -Noela Cooney 1. Plain sponge sandwich (1): Joan Wood ]. High School Pupils—Plain oven scones (2): Ella Johns 1, Eva Puttick 2. Plain sponge sandwich (2): Eva Puttick 1, Ngaire Bolim DECORATED TABLES. Bowl (8): Mrs Templer 1, Mrs D. Borrie 2, Mrs G. Smith 3. Vases (6): Mrs Rattray 1, Mrs G. Smith 2, Mrs Templer 3.