FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21294, 13 October 1934, Page 3

FLOWER SHOWS

DISPLAY AT MAYFIELD ) t The annual spring show of tin: Mayliehl \ branch of .the Woman's Christian Temper- j anco Union was neld in the Agricultural anil Pastoral Association's produce shed. The niimhcr of entries and quality of exhibits "'ere well up to the average of previous shows. There was a very good at- 3 tendance of members and visitors. * The president (Mrs I>. Kdniond) wcl- - corned Captain Bicknell, of the Ashburton l Salvation Army, and Mrs W. 11. Kobinson, ] president of the Tinwald union. Captain • Bicknell save an address on the motto of ' (he union, and Mrs W. 11. Robinson pre- • sented the prizes to the successful exhibitors - at the conclusion of tho judging. The following is the prize-list:— ' PRODUCE (Judge: Mrs 11. Branch.) ' Separator butter (8): Miss E. McDowell 1. Mrs J. D. Murdoch 2. Miss Woods 3. Hen eggs (8): Miss B. Fisher 1, Mrs Lainb 2. Mrs G. Johnston 3. Pressed fowl (2): Mrs J. J"). Murdoch 1, Mrs G. Johnston 2. Home-made soap (8): Miss .W. Ellery J, Mrs Jos. Murdoch 2, Mrs T. Barker 3. Pot of raspberry jam (4) : Mrs It. Oakley 1, Miss W. Ellery 2, Mrs W. J. Roberts 3. Pot of apricot jam (4): Mrs A. Murdoch 1, Mrs G. Johnston 2, Miss W. Ellery 3. Collection of jams, three varieties (]): Mrs G. Johnston I. Collection of pickles, two varieties (5) : Mrs J. McCormick 1, Mrs Jos. Murdoch 2, Mrs A. Murdoch 3. COOKING Nut loaf (7): Mrs I". G. Ureenslade 1, Mrs G. Johnston 2. ■ Mrs S. Shimmin 3. (iirdle scones (4): Mrs A. Murdoch 1, Miss E. McDowell 2, Mrs A. Murdoch 3. Spouse sa7idwieh (10): Mrs D. 11. Elms 1, Miss N. Goldsmith 2. Miss Schroeder 3. Sponge roll (7): Miss W. Ellery 1, Mrs D. H. Kims 2, Mrs G. Johnston 3. Coffee cake, to be iced (7) : Miss Joan Barton 1. Miss Harris 2. Miss J. McCormick- 3. Orango cuke, iced (7): Mrs D. H. Elms 1, Miss Harris 2. Mrs C. Sewell 3. Chocolate coke, iced (II): Mrs D. H. Elms 1. Mrs I). K. How-den 2, Mrs A. Murdoch 3. Marble coke (5): Mrs A. Murdoch 1. Mrs G. Johnston 2. Miss Harris 3. Gingerbread cake (7): Mrs h. C. Mdlroy I. Mrs G. Johnston 2, Mrs D. R. Howden Si. Sultana cake (3): Mrs A. Murdoch 1, Miss Joan Barton 2, Mrs J. D. Murdoch 3. Blow-mvay brown sponge (7): Mrs C. Sewel) 3, Mrs G. Johnston 2. Mrs J. D. Murdoch 3. NEEDLEWORK {Judge: Mrs Bruce.) Haivd-knittod socks (5): Mrs Eagle I and 2, Mrs Ellery 3. Home-made toy (2) : Mrs 11. Austin 1, Miss E. Goldsmith 2. Child's Avph?, Filk (3): Mrs Joseph Murdoch J, Mrs G. Johnston 2, Mrs Joseph Murdoch o. Child's dress, cotton (2): Mrs D. H. Elms I 1. Mrs R. Oaklev 2. Knitted garment, i ..!„.'., rr.\- Ww r. .iMinuKiti 1 Mrs TE

Brunch 2, Mrs S. Shimmin 3. Knitted gar- - nient. fanev (7): Miss E. Goldsmith 1, Mrs I A. Murdoch 2, Miss A. Woods 3. Lazy i diiisv work (C) : Mrs G. Johnston 1, Mrs ] Lamb 2, Miss Cairns 3. Cushion, filled ; with raw wool (5): Miss G. Crura 1. Miss , K. Goldsmith 2, Mrs Rex Gallagher 3. ( Arlicle made from felt hats (4): Mrs Rex Gallagher 1, Mrs D. B. Hoivden 2, Mrs L. C Mcllrov 3. Collection of vegetables (4): ' Mrs 11. Branch 1, Mrs F. G. Greenslade 2, < Miss Robertson 3. ; I FLOWERS ; ■ (Jud-e: Mr G. Clark.) • \ Bowl of tulips (3): Mrs 11. C. Barton ■ I Mrs J. D. Murdoch 2, Mrs G. J. Murdoch 3. Howl of daffodils and narcissi (8): ; Mrs G. Johnston 1, Mrs Jas. Blair 2, Mrs . C. Sewell 3. Violas (7): Mrs 11. Branch j 1, Mrs Joseph Murdoch 2, Miss D. Oakley , 3. Primroses and polyanthus (it): Mrs G. ; Lamb 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2, Mrs G. Johnston 3. Collection of spring flowers (7): , Mrs H. C. Barton 1, Mrs McKay 2, Miss II Oakley 3. Collection of flowering shrubs (5) ■ Mrs G. J Murdoch 1, Mrs TV J. Robertson 2, Mrs S. Withell 3 Most points in all sections: Mrs Gordon Johnston; runner-up, Mrs A. Murdoch. METHVEN PAROCHIAL DISTRICT Under the auspices o£ the vestry of the Mothveu parochial district, the annual spring flower show was held in the Town Hall. The variable season experienced had the effect 6f spoiling many of the exhibits and in consequence the show was not up to the usual high standard. However, the exhibits that were forward were of "a good quality. A special exhibition stand ol naricssi from Mr Stanley Smith was of outstanding quality and received a certificate of merit. Mr TV. Balch (Christchurch) had a very choice exhibit of blooms for which he was also awarded a. certificate of merit. Support to the home industries section was poor, both in adult and juvenile sections. There was, however, an outstanding exhibit of marzipan fruit 3 by the Rev.. TV. E. Moore, and it was awarded a certificate of merit. In conjunction with the show there were the usual stalls for the sale of sweets, produce, pot plants, etc. Those in charge | of the various stalls were: —Sweets: Misses Sliona and Thelma Manger and Olive Watson. Pot plants: Mesdames A C. "Watson find J. F. Stone. Cakes: Mesdames A. C. Gadd, TV. Cook, O. Syme. and L. C. Anderson. Luncheon: Me.«dames J. Kilworth, A. G. Hepburn, O. TV. Amberger, with the Anglican Bible classes and helpers. A sheep guessing competition was won by/Mr t>. Gay. The results are as folio—«: - CUT PLOTTERS Collection of narcissi, not to exceed IS varieties and three stems of each: H. E.

H. Richards 1, Miss Mona Hampton 2.. Collection of narcissi, not more than 12 varieties and three stems of each: H. E. H. Richards 1, Mrs S. G. Holmes 2, Miss Mono Hampton 3. Collection of narcissi, not more than six varieties, and not more than three stems of each: H. E. H. Richards 1, Mrs S. G. Holmes 2, Miss Shirley Amberger 3. Narcissi, three varieties, bicolour trumpet: Miss Mona Hampton 1. Narcissi, three varieties, yellow trumpet: Mias Mona Hampton I. Narcissi, three varieties short trumpet: H. E. H. Richards 1, Miss Mona Hampton 2. Champion bloom trumpet daffodil: H. E. H. Richards 1. Champion bloom, incomparabilis daffodil: Mrs S. G. Holmes 1. Champion bloom, leedsii daffodil: Mrs S. G. Holmes 1. Champion bloom, poeticus daffodil: H. E. H. Richards 1. Hyacinths, best six varieties: Miss Vera Richards 1. Best collection anemones: F. M. Burrows 2. Anemones, best six varieties: Mrs TV. R. Owers 1. Collection primroses and polyanthus: Miss Margaret Hampton 1, Jack Burrows 2, P. M. Burrows 3. Collection auriculas: Miss Margaret Hampton 1, Mrs S. G. Holmes 2, Morgan Manning 3. Collection paneiea and violas: Miss Bona Waddington 1, Miss Mona Hampton 2. Collection of wallflower*: Mr! K. Dickie 1, Miss Peggy Grainger 2. Collection out-door flowers: Mrs TV. R. Owera 1. DECORATIVE Bowl of daffodils: Mrs H. Richards 3 Miss Shirley Amberger 2. Three vases o daffodils: Mrs A. D. Norris 1. Three vase of any flowers: Mrs A. TV. Bremer 1, Mis Meryl Avers 2, Mrs .A. D. Norris 3. De corative basket of flowers: Miss Rona Wad dington 1, Miss Nora Owers 2. Lady' spray for evening wear: Rev. TV. E. Moor 1, Miss Kathleen Dickie 2. Miss Pegg: Grainger ". JL'VE.NILH Best collection of daffodils from anypubli school: Methven District High School J Best collection of flowers from any publi school: Methven District High School. Bes three trumpet daffodils grown by school children in own garden: M. Hepburn 1. Bes three short trumpet daffodils grown by ehi! dren in own garden: M. Hepburn 1. Bes collection of daffodils grown by school children in own gardens: M. Hepburn 7. j HOME INDUSTRIES six plain scones: Jean Lawson i. Girls. 15 to 3 B—Six plain scones: Pegg; Grainger 1, Shirley Amberger 2. Madeir: i'»ke: Shirley Amberger 3. Six jam tarte Shirley Amberger 1. Girls attending school classes —Sis plaii scones: Jean Lawson J. Open—2lb separator butter: Mrs E. Hy land 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss Mery Ayers. Six plain scones: Mrs E. Hyland 1. One bottle preserved pears: Miss VC Limbrick 1. One bottle preserved apricots: Miss TV Limbrick 1. One pot marmalade: Mis« TV Limbrick 3. Standard IV.—Knitted scarf: Jean New man 3.