FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21727, 9 March 1936, Page 6

FLOWER SHOWS

EXHIBITION AT AMBERLEY GOOD ENTRIES IN VARIOUS SECTIONS The Amberley branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union Is to be congratulated on the success of its autumn flower show. The attendances during the afternoon and evening were gratifying to the organisers. Mrs I. F., Croft, past-president, spoke thanking the exhibitors for their supP °Mrs H. EUen, Dominion vice-president,, who was presented with a bouquet by Janet Streeter, also spoke and offered a collection of gladioU bulbs to be sold to benefit the funds of the ; division. Mr W. Toon, of St. Martins, also spoke explaining many points about flowers. : The special prizes were won . by the following;—R. Harris’s trophy,- cut blooms, Miss M. Bristow; Mrs I. F.Crofts trophy, pot plants, H. Day, J. Ballantyne and Company’s trophy, decorative. Miss M. Busch; Starky cup, vegetables and fruit, Mrs C. A. Womall; I. F. Croft cup, grain, seeds, and roots, R. f Hislop, secretary’s cup, cooking smaU cakes, Mrs F. Buckley, H. AdUngton’s trophy, cooking large cakes, Mrs F, Buckley; Womens DWision of New Zealand Farmers' Union trophy, cooking under, 17 years. Kathleen Rutherford; C. A. WornaU domestic produce, Mrs C. A. Womall, Mrs W. Rhodes’s trophy, home industries. Mrs J. W. Streeter; Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union cup. photographic, Mrs A. A. HoUmxd, Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union cup, Junior under 14 years, Marie Morris. The Kennett cup, for the most points gained in the whole show was won by Mrs J. W. Streeter, 29. the runner-up being Mrs C. A. WornaU, 17. The Judges were:—Mr W Toon .(cut blooms, pot plants, and decorative).; Messrs J. Breen and Davis (vegetables and fruit); Mr J. Rhodes (grain, seeds and roots); Mrs E. A. Payne (cooking); Mrs w. B. Moodle (domestic produce), Mrs H. Ellen and Mrs J. Little (home industries); Mr E.P.Shier (photography); Mrs H. S. Stockdlll (school .work). The results In each section are as follows: ' CUT BLOOMS Six roses, not fewer than three varieties (2): Josephine Gardiner 1, Miss P. Morns 2 Three roses, varieties (3): Mrs P. Morris 1 Mrs F. Milner 2. Rose, one specimen (2): Mrs’F. Milner 1. Twelve distinct kinds hardy outdoor-grown flowers, to be staged in 12 vases (4); Miss Morris 1. Mrs Morrlsh 2, Mrs C. Falrweather 3. Collection of pansies (3): Miss G. Croft 1, Collection of four double geraniums (1): Mrs P. Feathery 1. Collection of four single geraniums (1) : Mrs G. Feathery 1. Bowl of snapdragons (2); Mrs Streeter 1, Mrs P. Feathery special. Bowl of zinnias (4): Miss M. Bristow 1, Mrs Morrlsh 2, Mrs D. Gardiner 3. Bowl of galllardlas (1) Miss W. Chamberlain 1. Collection of asters (5): Miss Eaton 1, Mrs P. Feathery 2, Mrs D. Gardiner 3. Bowl of Michaelmas daisies (1): Mrs F .Buckley 1. Collection of marigolds (4): Miss Morris 1, Mrs Grierson 2, Mrs Buckley 3. Bowl of gladioli (3): Miss M. Bristow 1, Broomfield School 2, Mrs P. Feathery special. Bowl of hydrangeas (7): Mrs D. Gardiner 1. Mrs C. Falrweather 2, Mrs W. Briggs 3. Bowl of petunias (3): Mrs P. Morris 1, Miss M. Bristow 2. Mrs H. Arthur 3. Bowl of nasturtiums (3): Mrs D. Gardiner 1, Miss M. Bristow 2, Mrs A. Falrweather 3. Bowl .of single dahlias (4): Miss M, Bristow 1, Miss J. McNaught 2 Mrs T. G. Grierson 3. Bowl of double dahlias (4); M. F. Stanton 1, Mrs D. Gardiner 2, G. Slbbald 3. POT PLANTS Asparagus, foliage (3): H. G. Day 1, Miss M. Bristow 2, Mrs W. White 3. Maidenhair fern (3): Miss M. Bristow 1 and 2, H. G. Day 3; Plant not otherwise specified in schedule (7); H. G. Day 1, Miss M. Bristow 2, Mrs C. J1 Hadley 3. Three plants In flower, distinct kinds (2) H. G. Day 1 and special. DECORATIVE Best arranged vase flowers, any foliage (I): June Coleman 1. Best arranged bowl flowers, any foliage (6): Mrs D. Gardner 1. Mrs F. Milner 2, Mrs C. A. Womall 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole (6); Missi J. Coleman 1, Miss M. Busch 2. Miss S. McFarlane 3. Lady’s shoulder spray (4): Miss M Busch 1. Miss C. Dampler Crossley 2. Basket of fruit (1): Miss J. McNaught 1. Decorated table, 41t by 3ft (1): Miss M. Busch 1. ; VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Six onions (7): Mrs Streeter 1. Amberley House 2 and 3. Two cabbages, fit lor table (2); Mrs G. Feathery 1 and 2. Six pods of peas (3); F. Stanton 1, Mrs C. A. Womall.2. Mrs P. Morris 3. Six stalks of rhubarb (2): Mrs W. Briggs 1, Mrs Streeter 2. Three carrots (18): Ngaio Obery 1, R. Hislop 2, E. Manning 3. Dr. T. T. Thompson Judge’s special. Three parsnips (8): Mrs Streeter 1, Colleen Obery 2. Mrs Arps 3. -Six potatoes, round (3): Mrs P. Morris 1, R. Hislop 2. J. M. South 3. Six potatoes, white, one variety (5): Slbbald 1, J. M, South 2, Miss P. Busch 3, Three turnips (1) : Mrs P. Morris 1. Beetroot, three roots, long (1): Mrs Dixon 1. Beetroot, three roots, round (4): Mrs C. A. WornaU 1, Mrs J. Farquhar 2. Mrs H. Arthur 3. Collection of vegetables (2): John Grierson 1, ■ Mrs C. A. Womall 2. Five cooking apples (2) Mrs P. Feathery and Mrs H. D. Greenwood (equal) 1. Five cooking pears (1) Mrs W. Biggs 1. Six tomatoes (3): Mrs C. A. WornaU 1, J, M. South 2. Two marrows, ripe (10): Mrs Morrlsh 1, .Mrs A. Falrweather 2, Miss P. Boyle 3, Mrs Dixon special. Two pumpkins (4): Amberley House 1. Mrs P. Feathery 2, Mrs C. J, Hadley 3. Celery, two roots (1): Mrs P. Feathery 2. One cucumber (5): Mrs W. Parsons 1, Mrs Streeter 2, Miss J. Gardiner 3. Six runner beans (4); Mrs C. A. WornaU 1. Miss J, Gardiner 2. J. M. South 3. Silver beet, one root (5); Miss M. Bristow 1, Mrs C. A. WornaU 2, Mrs G. WornaU GRAIN, SEEDS, AND RO«StS Solid straw Tuscan wheat, 201b (2): C. Falrweather 1, R. Hislop 2. Garton oats, 201b (2): A. H. Busch 1, R. Hislop 2. Algerian oats, 201b (2): A. H. Busch 1. C. Fairweather 2. Partridge peas, 201b (1): R. Hislop 1. Ryegrass, English, 201b (3): A. Payne 1, C. Falrweather 2, A. Payne 3. Clover, red, 61b (1): D. Coleman 1. Three mangolds, long (I): R. Hislop 1. Three mangolds, globe (4): R. Hislop 1, Miss M. Bristow 2, C. Falrweather 3, Swede turnips, three (1): Mrs Streeter 1, Seed potatoes, any variety, 121b (3): Slbbald 1, 2, and 3. COOKING Plate of six scones (5): Mrs Dixon 1, Mrs P. Buckley 2, Miss Gulllck 3. Plate of i pikelets, six (1): Miss M. Croft 1, Plate of shortbread, six pieces (6): Mrs Buckley 1, Miss Twhigg 2, Mrs J. RetaUick 3. Plate of fancy biscuits (1): Miss P. Busch 1. Afternoon tea tray, four plates (X); Miss P. Busch 1. Plate of kisses (2): Mrs Buckley 1, Miss P. Busch 2. Six cream puffs (2) Mrs J. RetaUick 1. Six brandy snaps (3) Mrs J. RetaUick 1. Mrs D. Gardiner 2, Miss P. Busch 3. Plate of plain biscuits (2): Mrs S. F. Croft 1. Gingerbread, not less than 21b (1): Mrs C. J. Hadley X. Seed cake, not less than 21b (2): Mrs Hadley. X, Mrs Buckley 2. Sultana cake, not less than 21b (X): Mrs Buckley X. Rich cake, not less than 21b (4)Mrs Streeter 1, Mrs S, Ashby 2, Mrs Hadley 3. Best decorated cake, sin (i): Mrs Streeter X. Nut bread, 21b (1): Mrs S. F. Croft x. Plum pudding, suet (X): Mrs Buckley X. Marble cake (X): Mrs Buckley X. Under X 7 Years—Plate of scones, six (4) Pauline Knights 1. Jocelyn Robinson 2, Jean Fraser 3. Sponge sandwich (5): Kathleen Rutherford X, Jocelyn Gardner 2, Enid Bowker 3. Madeira cake (2): Barbara Thomson X, Barbara Firth 2. Plate of fancy biscuits (X): Lois Rutherford 1. DOMESTIC PRODUCE One bottle tomatoes (2): Mrs O. Hadler 1, Mrs C. A. WornaU 2. Table butter, Xlb (4): Mrs W. White X, Mrs A. Forsyth 2, Mrs Coleman 3. Six hen eggs, heaviest (5): Mrs C. Manning X, Miss M. Bristow 2. Mrs L.,F. Croft 3. Home-made soap, 21b (3): Mrs W. White X and 2. Mrs Vincent 3. Home-made wine, any variety (4): Mrs Briggs 1, Mrs Morrlsh 2, Mrs W. White 3. Parsnip wine (X): Mrs C. Falrweather X. Plum wine (3): Mrs C. Falrweather X, Mrs W. Briggs 2. Elderberry wine (X): Mrs C. Falrweather X. Home-made Jam, three varieties (8); Mrs A. Falrweather 1, Mrs P. Feathery 2, Mrs S. Ashby 3. Marmalade, one pot (5): Mrs Morrlsh 1, Mrs A. Falrweather 2, Miss McNaught 3. Jelly, two varieties (4): Mrs C. A. WornaU X, Miss P. Boyle 2, Mrs O; Hadler 3. Home preserved fruit, three varieties (5): Mrs C. A. WornaU X, Mrs A. Falrweather 2, Mrs S. F. Croft 3. Homepreserved vegetables, varieties (2): Mrs C. A. WornaU 1, Mrs' Stevenson 2. Tomato’ sauce, one bottle (2): Mrs Streeter 1, Mrs Stevenson 2. Chutney, one bottle (2): Miss McNaught 1, Mrs S. Ashby 2. HOME INDUSTRIES D’oyley, hand embroidered (1): Mrs S. WornaU X. Tray or supper cloth, crochet, linen centre (2): Mrs J. W. Streeter 1, Mrs S. Women 2. Tray or supper cloth, hand embroidery (2): Mrs J. w. Streeter X, Mrs L, Samuels 2. Table centre, coloured (10): Miss M. James 1, Miss H. Stevenson 2. Knitting, one pair sox, wheeling wool (7):' Miss E. Payne X, Mrs Farquhar 2, Miss T. Obery 3. Knitting, one pair sox, fingering wool (2): Mrs A. Fairweather 1. Knitted scarf, wool (2): Mrs O. Hadler 1. CoUection of.knitting (1); Miss O. Feather 1. Knitted garment (1):

MlssE. Busch' 1. MW Ai Vincent 3-. Child’s frock (l): 1. Fancycushlon (3): Miss S* Rbodcs l, Miss P. Busch 2. Infant’s Jawst, “BLBS?S iSSi sß?*B?as Streeter I. Specimen of pen Mrs F„ Milner 1. Specimen of,rafflh wogc (3) Mrs Samuels I, Mrs MUner 2, Mrs. Mprrlsfa 3. ?llk lampshade («• *g» 1. Home-made toy (1): Mr® MR”** J’ Home-made slippers (1): Mrs Milner Handtmade handkerchief Mm rish 1 and 2, Mrt 3. c of articles made from sugar-bags (*). M»6S 0, Feather 1, Mrs .Morrlsh 2. mWf, 3. -Hand-made rag -mat (4) . Miss O. Feather i. Mrs Mples 9. Colemmt 3. Hand-worked guest, towel (2); Busch 1. Mrs Streeter 2. Hand-worked tea towel (1)1 Miss E. Payne iwSample of lazy daisy work (2): Miss B. Payne l. PHOTOGRAPHY Animal study (18); Miss J. Fraser 1, Mrs Streeter 9, Mrs A. Holland 8. Land* scape (13): D. Coleman 1, Mlsf;P. Gorton 2, Mrs A. Holland 3. Seascape (g): Mrs A. Holland 1, F. Malthus 2. Child'study (14): Mrs G. Woman 1, Mrs, Vincent 9, Miss L. Rutherford 3. Best view to Ajpberley or Broomfield (7); Mrs A, Hbllahd 1, Miss J. Croft 2. D. Coleman 3. ; JUNIOR .WORK Under 14 Years ' Darned sock, worn hole (l):Jowphlne Gardiner 1. JD’oyley, hand-embroidered, white or coloured (3); Ngaio Obery l. Jean Warwick 2. Child’s frock, hand-sewn (l): Josephine Gardiner 1. Embroidered work, coloured (5); Joan Warwick; 1, Mary Donald 2, Jean Hollamby 3. Knitted, article {«): Mary Donald 1.-Eay RetaUick 2, Josephine Gardiner 3; Jean Hollamby, J udge’s special prize. Home-made' toy. not meccano (1): Len Busch 2. ■ - Specimen of raffia work (1): Len Busch li Beatdressed doll (1): Joan Warwick l. • Handwork—HoWeshoe, . infants . (9): Marylon McLean 1, Leslie Ellis 2/ Janet Streeter 3. Plate, knife; and Standards I. and If. (6): Maurice Ellis-I, Marie Morris 2, Mary Rodgers ■B. Standards m. and IV. (2); John Rutledge 1, John Boyce 2. Crayon Drawing—Flower with leaf, infants (4); David Gardiner 1, Marylon McLean 2. Ball of coloured wool with knitting needles, Standards I. and 11. (6): Marie Morris 1, Cushla Womall 2, Hath. Rodgers 3. Vegetable martow, Standards IH. and IV. (9): Graeme Gardiner 1, Jean j Rodgers 2, John Rutledge 3. Group of at least three fruits, Standards V, and VI. (4) Richard Douglas 1, Janet Briggs. 2, P. Coleman 3. Pencil Drawing—Rake,. Standards I. and 11. (6): Marie Morris 1, Cushla Womall 2, Kathleen Rodgers 3. Teapot, Standards 111. and IV. (5); Graeme Gardiner 1. Jean Rodgers 2; Chair, Standards V. and VI. (4); Richard Douglas 1, Janet Briggs 2, Philip Colemap 8. Cooking—Sponge sandwich (6): Mane Donald 1. Thomas RetaUick 2, Fay Retalllck 3. Best collection of weeds (1): Sam Ashby 1. ■ i, .

DISPLAY AT ALLENTON SCHOOL

MORE THAN £35 RAISED A successful flower show was organised by the staff of the Allenton School- and members of the committee on Saturday, when more than £35 was raised for the school library and swimming bath fund. A feature of the show was the vegetable section, in which there was exhibited a large variety of produce. The organisation of the flower show was carried out by Mr W. Hunter. An exhibition of out flowers by Mr A. Clark added to the attraction of the show, . „ The show was opened by Mr E. C, Bathurst (chairman of the school com? mlttee). ■ The stallholders were as follows:—Produce, Mr and Mrs H. Rollinson; cakes, Mesdames D. H. Moore and H. O. Terrier: sweets, Mesdames E. C. Bathurst and W. James; soft drinks and ice-cream, Mesdames J. P. Boothroyd .and J. Gibson; afternoon tea and Supper, Mesdames E. S. Chambers and J. McElhlnney. The judges were: Mr G, Clark (cut flowers, decorative. fruit, and vegetables). Misses M. Barr and J. Haalam (baking sued sweets). The awards were asfollows;— ; Most points cut flowers—Mrs A. Horsey. Most points decorative—Mrs A. G, Cambridge. Most points fruit—J. McElhlnney. Most points vegetables—Allenton pupils. Most points baking—Mrs W. Boag. Most points sweets—Mrs A. G.' Cambridge. _ CUT FLOWERS Roses, six varieties: Mrs A, Horsey X and 2, Mrs E.; Norrish 3. Roses, three varieties: W. Hunter 1, Mrs E.' C. Norrish 2, Mrs A. Horsey 3, Sweet peas, lour varieties: Mrs L. T. McNatty 1. Six asters: Mrs Horsey 1, Mrs C, Angus 2, Mrs T. Wright 3. Four asters: Mrs W. Boag 1 and 2, W. Hunter 3. Phlox Drummondll: Mrs R. B. Barnett l,.Mrs E. C. Norrish 2, Mrs L. T. McNatty 3. Verbenas: Mrs Norrish 1, Mrs H. D. Gunn 2, 1 Mrs A. G. Cambridge 3. Decorative or fancy dahlias; Mrs Horsey 1 arid 2, Mrs McElhlnney 3. Six varieties gladioli: Mrs Horsey 1. Four varieties gladioli: Mrs Horsey 1, S. W. Gower 2, Mrs E. M. Gabltes 3. Prlmullna; Mrs Horsey 1 and 2, Mrs E, M. Gabltes 3. LUium aura turn; Mrs C., Pearce 1, Mrs S. Knox. sen. 2. Mrs E. C. Norrish 3. Any other'llllum: Mrs Knox, | sen. 1, Mrs Norrish 2, A. H. Aston 3. Hydrangea: Mrs C. Pearce 1. Mrs Horsey 2, Mrs H. G. Ferrler .3. Antirrhinums: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs Barnett 2, Mrs Boag 3. Pentstemons: Mrs McNatty 1. Calendula marigolds: Mrs Horsley 1. African marigolds; W. Hunter 1. French marigolds; Mrs Horsey land 2, Mrs Norrish 3. Zinnias: Mrs B. Taylor 1. Any other flower* W. Hunter 1, Mrs Horsey 2, Mrs Norrish 3. Six varieties cut flowers: Mrs Norrish 1. • DECORATIVE Bowl of roses and foliage; Mrs A. O. Cambridge 1. Roses, arranged lor effect; Mrs Cambridge 1, Mrs. Alan Walker 2. Four varieties of cut flowers: Mrs Norrish 8 1. Three varieties of cut flowers: Mrs Norrish 1 and 2. Bowl of sweet peas, any foliage: Mrs McNatty l, Mrs Norrish 2. Sweet peas, arranged for effect: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs Norrish 2. Bowl of cut flowers: Marjory Connor 1, Mrs Cambridge 2. Bowl of zinlnas; Mrs Cambridge 2, Mrs H. D, Gunn 3. Bowl of nasturtiums: Marjorie Connor 1, Mrs W. Boag 2, Mrs: Cambridge 3. Floating bowl; Mrs Alan Walker Children’s Class—Buttonhole, under nine years: Helen Norrish 1 and 2, Vohnle Rollinson 3. Buttonhole, under 11 years: Dulcle Reddecliffe 1, Joyce Wilson 2. Dorothy Ferrler 3. Buttonhole, 11 years and over: Gilbert Rollinson 1. Natalie Ferrler 2. Vase of flowers, under nine years: Vonnie. Rollinson 1 and 3, Helen Norrish 2; Vase of flowers, under ll years: lan McConnell 1 and 2. Dulcle Reddecliffe 8. Vase of flowers, 11 years and over: Natalie Ferrler FRUIT . Cooking apples: Mfs A. Walker 1, Phil Harris 2, W. Hunter 3. Dessert apples: W. Hunter 1, Phil Harris 2. Cooking pears: Daphne Corbitt 1. Dessert pears: J. McElhinney l and 2. Collection of fruit; Mrs Healey 1. VEGETABLES Barrow: Noel Knox 1, A. Cox 2. E. Smltheram 3., Pumpkin: E. Smltheram 1 f n “ 2 * A. Drayton 3. ; Cabbage: R. Plunkett 1, Mrs C. Angus 2, Trevor James 3. Onions: A. Cox 1. E. Smltheram 2 and 3. Short carrots; Noel Knox 1 and 3, W. Hooper 2. Intermediate carrots: Joan Thomas 1, J. McElhlnney 2, W. Hooper 3. Round beet: J. McElhlnney 1, T. S, Clayton 2, L. T. McNatty 3. Silver beet; S. W. Gower 1, Allenton School 2 and 3, Tomatoes: Trevor James 1, David Wilson 2. Cyril Hughes 3. Rhubarb: W. Hunter 1 and 3, Noel Knox 2. Peas: Mrs C. Angus of 2 - French beans: Allenton School 1. Anne Collins 2. Scarlet runners: Mrs P. Noble 1, W. Hooper 2 and 3. One variety potatoes: G. Rollinson i, Allenton School 2. David Wilson 3, Four varieties potatoes; Allenton School 1. . Eschalots: A. Cox 1, Mrs Grainger 2, R. Pltmkett 3. Collection of vegetables: Allenton School l, Noel Knox 2. Hen eggs; Mrs Grainger 1, Mrs - McElhlnney 2. Duck COOKERY , Home-made bread: Mrs. Boag 2. Niitloaf; Mrs A. Walker i, Mrs Broom” 2. Oveh scones: Mrs D. Moore i, Miss Hilda Boag 2. Mrs T. Corbitt 3. Girdle scones: gh « 2, « ? at \ s <?ones: Mrs T. Corbitt l. Mra P. Noble 2. Pikelets: Mrs Agnew 1, Mrs Collins 2, Miss M. Knox 3. Sausagerolls: Mrs Chambers 1, Mrs Colics 2. Mrs Cambridge B,' Light fruit cake: Mrs Boagg. Seed cake: Mrs M. D. Camph®ll 2. Ginger cake: Miss Myrtle Wald 2. Chocolate cake; MrS D. Moore 1 Mrs J. H. Stevens 2, Mrs Boag 3. Louise cakes: Mrs Cambridge l. Sponge sandWlCh: . Mrs ,1. Miss M. Knox l Mrs> Boag 3. .Sponge roll: Mrs Boag 1 Shortbread: Mrs Horsburgh 1. Collebtlori of pastry, Mrs Collins 1, Mrs Horsburgh 2, Mrs Chambers 3. ■ Children’s Class—Scones; Lorria Ward 1 Isabel Horsburgh 2. Iris John 3. Pikelets! Isabel Horsburgh 2. Biscuits: loma Clear 1, Dorothy Reddecliffe ar Frances C°Ul»s 3. Sponge .sandwich; Dorothy Reddlcllffe 1, Margaret Broom 3. *' _ toffee: Mrs A. O. Cambri^ e Al m“nd toffee: Mrs, Alan Walker. 2. Mrs Cambrldge 3. Cocohut ice; Mrs Cambridge 1. Miss Hilda Boag 2. Plain fudge: Mrs P. Noble l, Hazel Aldridge 2. Children’s Class—Coconut • ice: Gwen Agnew X and special. Plain toffee; Peggy I Boag !■ Dorothy ReddecllffeS ***** \