FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21639, 25 November 1935, Page 9

FLOWER SHOW

GOOD DISPLAY AT SYDENHAM BLOOMS OP HIGH STANDARD The people of Sydenham have earned a reputation for the way In which they support their churches, and the attendance on Saturday at the annual flower show of St. David's Presbyterian Church, and the enthusiasm df both exhibitors and organisers, was no exception to the rule. The exhibits were all of a hi#h standard, and the flowers especially, although the entry was not as large as the previous year's, were particularly good, considering the unfavourable weather of the last few weeks. - The show was officially opened In the afternoon by the minister, the Rev Lawrence M. Rogers, who spoke of the nlgn Quality of the exhibits, and complimented ?he exhibitors, especially in the flower section, on the standard of ttoMtete.. There were many stalls, and good Business was done throughout the afternoon given by Mr E. H. H Gardiner (Purau) for the Premier rose in the show was awarded to Miss R. L. Foster for her bloom, "Shot Silk." and the A. L. Gourley Memorial Cup for most points in the flower section was won by Mr H. The list of awards was as follows: FLOWERS. FRUIT, AND VEGETABLES <Judge: Mr W. J. Humm.) Twelve roses, distinct varieties (2): H. Bartlett 1 and 2. Twelve full-blown roses (2): H. Bartlett 1 and 2. Three roses (6). Miss R. L. Foster 1, Mrs A. Boyce 2. Six roses (2): H. Bartlett 1 and 2. Six roses. (5): Miss R. L. Foster 1, Mrs A. Boyce 2. Four roses (5): H. Bartlett 1, Miss R. L. Foster 2. Six Roses (1): H. Bartlett 1. One rose (7): Miss R. L. Foster 1. H. Bartlett 2. Vase of single roses (4): H. Bartlett 1 and 2. Vase Iceland poppies (2): Mrs O. Sewell 1 and 2. Antirrhinums (1): Miss Phyllis Jones 1. Hardy cut flowers (2): —. Newberry 1. Pansies (2): Mrs O. Sewell 1 and 2. Vase flowers, not in schedule (8): Miss Phyllis Jones: 1. —• Newberry 2. Aspidistra (3): Mrs W. Helson 1, Mrs R. Mateer 2. Pot plant (3). J. Byfleld 1. Mrs J. Filer 2. Vase roses (5): H. Bartlett 1, Mrs A. Boyce 2 .Vase other than roses (12): S. Craig 1, Mrs O. Sewell 2. Basket other than roses: O. Helson 1, Mrs Hull 2. Bowl roses (4). Miss E. Helson 1, H. Bartlett 2. Bowl other than roses (7): Mrs O. Sewell 1 Mrs C. E. Peach 2. Floating bowl (5): Mrs A. Boyce 1, Mrs F. Warr 2. Gooseberries (3): Miss N. McGibbon 1. Miss I. McDougall 2. Rhubarb (1): Mrs H. Foote 1. Cabbages (1): C. Kilworth 1. Lettuces (2): Mrs Campbell 1, E. Kilworth 2. Vase flowers (5): Reg. Wilson 1. Miss Betty Hay 2. Lady's spray (5): Reg. Wilson 1, Miss P. Kilworth 2. Man's button-hole (5): Reg. Wilson 1, lan Puddle 2. Basket flowers (1): Miss Ngaio Chapman 1. Bowl flowers (4): Miss Betty Hay 1, lan Puddle I

COOKERY AND PRESERVES (Judge: Mr M. Rolls.) Plate of oven scones (13): Mrs T. C. Stratton 1, Mrs S. Walls 2. Wholemeal scones (1): Mrs A. J. G. Smith 1. Oat cake (1): Miss A. Lambie 1. Light fruit cake (7): Miss A. Lambie 1, Mrs Mcllroy 2. Rich fruit cake (3): Mrs A. Lumsden 1, Miss N. McGibbon 2. Sponge sandwich (10): Miss A. Lambie 1, Mrs A. J. G. Smith 2. Madiera cake (4): Mrs Newberry 1, Mrs J. Wakelln 2. Nut loaf (3): Miss R. Butler 1, Mrs L. Hull 2. Shortbread (11): Mrs Lambie 1, Mrs C. Cook 2. Gingerbread (4): Miss A. Lambie 1, Mrs A. Boyce 2. Plate of pikelets (9): Mrs A. J. G. Smith 1. Miss J. Aitken 2. Plate of biscuits (6): Mesdames Newberry and Rhodda (equal) 1. Short pastry (1): Mrs J. Wakelin 1. Sausage rolls (4): Mrs Kilworth 1, Mrs F. Warr 2. Assorted toffees (1): Mrs L. Alsop 2. Candies (1): Mrs L. Alsop 1. Scones (6): Master K. Wilson 1, Miss J. Newberry 2. Sponge sandwich (6): Miss P. Kilworth 1, Miss J. Newberry 2. School lunch (2): Miss N. Shankland 1, Miss L. Foote 2. Coconut ice (4): Miss D. Brown 1, Miss M. L. Wakelin 2. Marmalade (6): Miss N. McGibbon 1, Miss A. J. Aitken 2. Jam (8): Mrs A. Lumsden 1. Mrs Newberry 2. Jelly (4): Misa N. McGibbon 1, Mrs M. Hay 2. Tomato sauce (4): Mrs A. J. G. Smith 1, Miss A. Lambie 2. Chutney (4): Mrs M. Hay 1. Miss I. McDougall 2. Preserved fruit (2): Mrs S. Walls and Miss I. McDougall (equal) 1. _ PRODUCE (Judge: Mr G. Brown.)

Home-made butter (4): Mrs A. L. Carter 1 and 2. Six hen eggs (6): Mrs H. J. Angus 1, Mrs A. Strceter 2. Six duck eggs (1); Mrs C. Cook I. HANDIWORK (Judge: Miss S. Guttle.)

Piece plain sewing (5): Ngaio Chapman 1. Doris Brown and Jessie Leslie (equal) 2. Embroidered apron (2): Lilian Foote 1. Alison Greenwood 2. D'oyley (4): Lilian Foote and Zelma Hull (equal) 1. Raffia work (1): Lilian Foote 2. Bestdressed doll (4): Ngaio Chapman 1. Valerie Down 2. HOME INDUSTRIES (Judge: Mrs J. Richards.) Article from old felt hat (9): Mrs R. R. Barnes 1. Mrs H. Foote 2. Coloured embroidery (23): Miss Chapman 1. Mrs C. E. Peach 2, Miss M. Beale and Mrs W. Helson (equal) 3. Miss P. Jones 5, Mrs R. C. D. McKenzie special. Duchesse set (10): Mrs R. M. Johnstone 1. Miss Valerie Lloyd and Miss P. Jones (equal) 2, Miss P. Jones 4. Three pieces of embroidery (12): Miss Chapman 1. Miss D. McKaskell and Mrs G. B. Huggins (equal) 2. Mis Newberry 4. Knitting (7): Miss Erin, Helson and Mrs Y. G. Smith (equal) 1. Mrs A. Boyce 3. Baby's wear (4): Mrs R. Wilson 1, Mrs G. Brown and Mrs J. Mcintosh (equal) 2. Mrs Rossiter 4. Socks (5): Mrs Campbell and Mrs W. Helson (equal) 1, Mrs C. E. Peach 3. Crochet (8)- Mrs H. Foote and Mrs C. B. Huggins (equal) 1, Mrs Huggins 3, and Mrs irxuggins and Mrs A. J. Aitken (equal) 4. Soft toy (5): Mrs C. B. Huggins 1. Mrs A. Lumsden 2. Mrs R. M. Johnstone 3. Article costing Is 6d (11): Mrs H. Foote anti Miss P. T. Jones (equal) 1, Miss H. Beattie 3 and 4. Article from sugar bag (7): Miss Olive Stephens 1. Mrs Nuttall 2. Miss P. Jones 3. Cane or seagrass article (2): Mrs C. E. Peach 1.

PETS (Judge: Mr F. W. Chambers.) Fancy pigeon (3): Buck and Vernon 1, Cyril McAlister 2. Homer pigeon (4): Grainger and Turner 1, R. Kilworth 2. Pair bantams (6): lan Puddle 1. Catherine Johnstone 2. Canary (2): Keith Wilson 1. Not specified (5): Rey Wilson 1, Ehza6Stalls were In charge of the following:— Guild variety stall, Mesdames G. Gemmett. A. Davis, and A. Grimwood; officebearers' book stall. Messrs D. Anderson and R. C. Strathdee; arts stall. Misses F. E Forbes and J. Ross; dehcattessen stall, Mrs W Pirrett; produce stall, Bible class boys- sweets stall, senior Bible class girls; cakes stall, Mesdames G. J. Lanyon, J. Filer RTC McKenzie. S. Walls, and Miss G Finley; cake exhibit stall, Mesdames M Newberry, L. Lawson, A. Milne, and I - E. Wilson; Bible class variety stall, senior girls; Christmas tree and toy stall, junior girls.