WADESTOWN FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 139, 8 March 1929, Page 12

WADESTOWN FLOWER SHOW

.—» EXHIBITS OF A HIGH STANDARDFlowers, vegetables, and home produce were exhibited in profusion at a show held by the Wadestown Cottage Gardening and Beautifying Society at the Parish Hall last night. Mr. C. H. Chapman, M.P., .who opened the show, was introduced to those present by Mr. H. Baillie (president), and expressed surprise at the quality of the exhibits, which, he said, showed quite clearly that the proper spirit existed among the residents of the district, which must possess the best society of its kind in At ellington. He remarked upon the great asset which the Parish Hall was when it was desired to hold exhibitions of this k A posy was presented to Mrs. Chapman by Master K. Blake. • The judges were the following Flowers, fruit, and vegetables, Mr. F. AV. AA estbury; home products, Miss M. Christian; decorative, Miss Murray. The quality of the vegetable and home product entries came in for particular comment from the adjudicators, who stated that they would not be excelled at any of the similar shows. . „ The judges awards were as follow:— . Cut Flowers—Six roses: Miss Battersby, 1. Twelve flowers: F. T. Clere, 1; Mrs., McPherson, 2. Six distinct flowers: Miss Battersby, 1; Mrs. Simpson, 2. ? ■ Flowers. —Six blooms: Miss Battersby, 1 and 2. Sweet peas: Mrs. Sirett, J.; Mrs. Simpson, 2. Six spikes stocks: Mrs. Gordon, 1; Mrs. McPherson, 2. Six antinhlnu.ms: Miss Battersby, IrMrs. Sirett; 2; Six cactus dahlias-Mrs. Sirett, 1 and 2. Collection of dahlias:. Miss Battersby, 1; Mrs. Sirett, 2. Collarette dahlias: Miss Battersby, 1; Mrs. Sirett, 2. Single dahlias: Mrs, Sirett, 1: Miss Battersby, 2. Twelve astors: Mrs. Sirett, 1. Six astors: Mrs. Sirett, 1; Miss Battersby, 2. Three delphiniums: Miss Batterby, 1; Mrs. McPherson, 2. Six Zinnias: Mrs.. Gordon, 1; Mrs. Sirett, 2. Six vases: Mrs. Sirett, 1; Miss Battersby, 2.- „ . / . Fruit—Collection: Miss Battersby, 1. Six tomatoes: Mrs. Munro, 1. Three cooking apples: Mrs. McDonald, 1. ' Three dessert apples: Mrs. McDonald,. 1; Mrs. Battersby, 2. , ’ Novice Class. —Twelve flowers: Mrs. Stanaway, 1. Sis astors: Mrs, A. Brown, 1. ■ Decorative Class. —Decorated table: Miss AVatklns, 1; Mrs. McDonald, 2. Decorated basket: Mrs. Francis, 1; Mrs. Watkins and Mrs Munroe, equal, 2. Buttonhole (children): A. McDonald, 1; M, Connor, 2; C. Connor. 3. Posy: Mrs. Munroe, 1; Mrs. McDonald, 2. ~ , „ Vegetables.—One cabbage (drumhead): G Nash, 1,2 and 3. One head cabbage: G. Nash, 1 and 2. One cauliflower: Miss Battersby, 1. Two 'heads of lettuce: D. Stafford, 1; Mrs. Gordon, 2. Peas: Mrs. Lawry. 1; Mrs. Blake, 2. French beans: Mrs Gordon, 1: A. Parlane, 2. Runner beans: Mrs./Sirett, 1; Mrs. Simpson, 2. Butter beans: Miss Battersby, .1; AV, H. Allan 2. ' Turnips: Miss Battersby, 1; H. Hailwood, 2. Carrots (four long): Miss Battersby, 1; F. T. Clere, 2. Carrots (four short): Miss Battersby, 1; Mrs. Simpson, 2; D. Stafford, 3. Four parsnips: A; Parlane, 1; Miss Battersby, 2. Four beet: F. T. Clere, 11-Mrs. Simpson, 2. Six onions: Miss. Battersby, 1 and 2. Six onions (weight): Miss Bat-’ tersby, 1 and-2. Marrows: G. Nash, 1; Miss Battersby,-2. Pumpkins: G. Nash, 1 and 2. Potatoes (six round): T. F. Hutchison, 1;■ Miss Battersby, 2. Potatoes (six long): Miss Battersby, 1 and 2. Rhubarb: Mrs. Sirett, 1; Miss Battersby, 2.’ Radishes (six round): Miss Battersby. 1. Home Products.-‘-Fruit jelly: Mrs. McPherson, 1; Mrs. Gordon, 2. Bottled fruit: Mrs.-J. J. Connor, 1; Mrs. McPherson. 2. Jam. Mrs. Gordon. 1; Mrs. Blake, 2. Marmalade: Mrs. Parlane, 1 and 2. Chutney: Mrs. Simpson, 1; Miss Battersby, 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs. Gordon, 1; Mrs. Parlane, 2. Mustard pickles: Mrs. McPherson, 1; Mrs. Parlane, 2. Home-made soap: Mrs. •McPherson. 1; Mrs. Blake. 2. Sponge sandwich (butter): Mrs. Simpson, Ij.Mrs. Stanaway, 2. Sponge sandwich (without butter): Mrs. Gordon, 1; Mrs. Stanaway, 2. Fruit-cake: Mrs. Stanaway, 1: Mrs. Gordon, 2. Mixed cakes: Mrs. Gordon, 1. Six sooiies: Mrs. Lawry, 1; Mrs., Gordon. 2. Six pikelets: Mrs. Stanaway,. 1; Mrs. Gordon, 2. Shortbread: Mrs. Gordon, 1; Mrs. Stanaway, 2. Nutbread: Mrs. Stanaway, 1: Mrs. Gordon, 2. • Trophy Winners fob ’ the Season.—Cut flowers class: Miss 1; Mrs, Sirett, 2. Vegetable class: Miss Battersby, 1; G. Nash, 2. Decorative class: Mrs. Munroe wins possession of Williamson Shield for one year. Homo products: Mrs. Gordon. 1; Mrs. Stanaway, 2. Novice class: Mrs. Stanaway and Mrs. A. Brown divide Mr. R. A. Nicol’s special prize.