DUNSANDEL SHOW

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LXII, Issue 16, 28 February 1941, Page 4

DUNSANDEL SHOW

GOOD DISPLAY OF FLOWERS

ENTRIES WELL ABOVE THE

AVERAGE

Members of the Dunsandel Presbyterian Church held their annual flower show on Wednesday afternoon, the effort, as on previous occasions, being a successful one. Weather conditions had not been favourable and this had been responsible for a. slight fall in the entries when compared with the previous year. The total, however, was well above the average. Fruit and vegetables suffered most, but it will •be recalled that last year the entries in these sections were really remarkable and far above any previously experienced. In the cut bloom classes there was a very good display of flowers, the gladiolus being indeed a prominent feature. Other worth while entries were also made in seasonal flowers. The decorative section also attracted good entries and some excellent v/ork was seen here. Cookery and home industries were also up to a high standard. There were 42 entries |in the photographic section. This year the •- experiment was tried of judging these classes by popular vote. It would be interesting to compare the result with the decisions of a competent judge, but usually popular judgment is not far removed from that of the expert. Good work was done by the stewards and other officials in preparing the show for the public and the efficient way in which their work was dene added much to the success of the venture and the pleasure of the public, of which there were large attendances both in the afternoon and evening. There were also a number of selling stalls which did good business, while the refreshments department, was, as always, a busy place. Messrs H. A. Brown and A. Swanson were the secretaries and the satisfactory way in which their work was performed was also a contributory factor to the success of the show.

The judges were, Mr T. D. Lennie, pot plants, cut blooms, decorative and fruit; Messrs J. Boag and G. W. Kime, vegetables and produce; Mrs D. M. Lill, home industries; Mrs Weavers, cookery. Opening' Ceremony Mr H. A. Brown presided at the j opening ceremony. "In declaring the show open, Rev. Mr. Stevenson, of Rakaia, said that conditions this season had not been favourable for gardening, but I the display of flowers was good, and he; had been told .that entries were, above the average. It was very pleasing that in these days of excitement and distractions, the people were prepared .to stand behind the work of their churches and continue in their efforts on their' behalf. No finer hobby could be found than gardening, which helped to take the mind off other affairs. The peace and beauty of a garden were ideal remedies against the nervous .strain and tension of present days. He went on to say it was possible for every householder to cultivate some spot of beauty around his home. It was amazing what could be done, even against adverse weather conditions, with enthusiasm and constant application.

Mr T. D. Lennie, who was one of the judges, said that this was the first time he had judged at Dunsandel and he was pleased with what he had seen. He thought that there was no more satisfactory way for people to raise funds for their churches than by means of a flower show, for -the effort was in all ways to the good of the district. No one could take any part in such an effort as an exhibitor without deriving a great deal of benefit. The floral section was much better than that for fruit and vegetables, but weather conditions would probably account for a great deal of the difference. Mr Lennie gave hints upon the -arrangement of the decorative displays. He remarked that greenery should be subservient to the flowers, and not the other way round, which appeared frequently to be the case. With regard to men's buttonholes, he said that these consisted of more than a rose and

a piece of maidenair fern, adding that they should be composed of at least two flowers—three would be better and a touch of suitable greenery. In arranging decorative bowls or vases, symmetry should be observed. Flowers without blemish should be chosen and there should be no irregular spaces. Some of the bowls he had seen were equal to those exhibited at larger shows. Mr Lennie suggested that in preparing the schedule, there should be in the cut flower section, legs use of collections of any particular variety, but more call for specimens of different types of plants. Mr Lennie mentioned that the show of gladiolus was a good one, also that of the mixed flowers.

Mr Brown, on behalf •of . the committee, thanked the judges for their assistance .and for the excellent way in which they had done their work. LIST OF AWARDS The list of' successful competitors is as follows: POT PLANTS Foliage plant (1): Mrs J. Aldridge 1. Maidenhair fern (1): Mrs' Aldridge 1. Asparagus (1): Mrs Aldridge 1. CUT BLOOMS Carnations (6): Mrs Weavers 1 and 2, Mrs A. J. Brown 3. Gladioli (6): Rev. Stevenson 1, 2, and 3. Three varieties gladioli (6): Rev. Stevenson 1, 2, and 3. Rose (5): Miss A. McGregor 1, Mrs J. Boag 2, Mrs W. J. C. Sheat 3. Three roses (3): Miss K. Johnston 1, Miss McGregor. 2. Six roses (3): A. J. Sheat 1, Miss K. Johnston 2. Dahlias (3): A. J. Sheat 2. Collection dahlias (5): Miss K. Johnston 1, Mrs J. Scott 2, A. J. Sheat 3. Antirrhinums (2): Mrs Weavers 1, Miss K. Johnston 2. Stocks (1): Miss K. Johnston 2. Phlox drummondi (6): Miss W. Mackie 1, Mrs Weavers 2, Mrs J. Scott 3. French marigolds (6): Mrs W. J. C. Sheat 1, A. J. Sheat 2, Mrs J. Scott 3. African marigolds (6): A. J. Sheat 1, and 3, Miss K. Johnston 2. Phlox perennial (2): Mrs Weavers 1. Asters (2): Mrs Weavers 1, Miss Johnston 2. Asters, double (5): Mrs C. S. Chatterton 1, and 2. Collection asters (5): A. J. Sheat 1, Mrs J. Boag 2, Mrs A. J. Brown 3. Nasturtiums (5): Mrs A. J. Brown 1, Mrs J. Boag 2, A. J. Sheat 3. Petunias (4): Mrs Weavers 1, A. J. Sheat 2, Mrs J. Scott 3. Zinnias (6): Miss W. Mackie 1, Mrs Weavers 2, Miss Taylor 3. Sweet peas (1): Miss M. Upston 1. Collection cut flowers (6): Mrs Boag 1, Mrs Weavers 2, A. J. Sheat 3. Collection flowering shrubs (4): Mrs J. |Boag 1, A. J. Sheat 2, Miss K. Johnston 3. .

DECORATIVE Floating bowl (7): Mrs A. J. Brown 1, Mrs A. J. Sheat 2, Mrs Shrimpton 3. Posy bowl (8): Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Watson 2, Mrs J. Boag 3. Small vase (6): Mrs Watson 1, and 3, Mrs Sheat 2. Large vase (6): Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs W. Tweedy 2, Mrs Watson 3. Decorated jug (7): Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Shrimpton 2, Mrs Boag 3. Presentation box of flowers (7): Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Watson 2, Mrs Tweedy 3. Woman's evening spray (2): Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Watson 2. Decorated bowl (5): Mrs Shrimpton 1, Miss K. Johnston 2, Mrs Watson 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION Man's buttonhole (5): Gwenda Sheat 1, Helen Shrimpton 2. Victorian posy (5): Mavis Sheat 1, Helen Shrimpton 2, Dorothy Walker 3. Vase of flowers (5): Helen Shrimpton 1, Rosalind Watson 2, Gwenda Sheat 3.

VEGETABLES Potatoes (2): A. J. Sheat 1, W. Swanson 2. White potatoes (4): A. J. Sheat 1, S. Tweedy 2, K. A. Johnston 3. Potatoes, red (3): A. .L Sheat 1, Mrs B. D. Watson 2. Onions (5): A. J. Sheat 1, D. Nairn 2, W. Swanson 3. Silver beet (1): K. A. Johnston 1. Beetroot (3): Mrs Watson 1, A. J. Sheaat 2. Parsnips (3): A. J. Sheat 1, W. Swanson 2. Carrots (6): A.J. Sheat 1, Miss D. Boal 2, W. Swanson 3. Peas (4): S. Tweedy 1, A. J. Sheat 2, Miss D. ;Boal 3. Cabbage (1): A. J. Sheat 1. Lettuce (2): Mrs Watson 1, A. J. Sheat 2. Beans (2): A. J. Sheat 1, Mrs Watson 2. Vegetable marrow (2): W. Swanson 1, A. J. Sheat 2. Pumpkin (1): A. J. Sheat 1. Rhubarb (5): Miss D. Boal 1, Mrs Watson 2, A. J. Sheat 3. Tomatoes i(2): W.-Swanson 1, A. J. Sheat 2. Swede turnips (4): K. A. Johnston 1, R. H. Johnston 2, Mrs Watson 3. I Collection vegetables (3): A. J. Sheat 1 .and 2. Globe mangold (2): R. H. Johnston 1, and 2. GRAIN AND SEED Tuscan wheat (2): G. Mackie 1, Mrs B. D. Watson 2, Hunter's wheat (2): G. Mackie 1, R. H. Johnston 2. White oats (2): M. Brown 1, Mrs Watson 2. Coloured oats (1): G. Mackie 1. Perennial ryegrass (2): R. H. Johnston 1, Mrs Watson 2. Italian ryegrass (2):' Mrs Watson 1 and 2. White clover (1): R. H. Johnston 1. Cowgrass (1): R. H. Johnston 1. FRUIT Dessert apples (2): A. J. Sheat 1 and 2. Cooking apples (2): Miss C. J. Aldridge 1, A. J. Sheat 2. Collection apples (1): A. J. Sheat 1. Dessert pears (2): S. Tweedy 1, A. J. Sheat 2. Collection fruit (2): Miss McGregor 1, A. J. Sheat 2-

HOME INDUSTRIES Apron, embroidered in colours (2): Miss D. Boal* 1, Miss Taylor 2 Cushion (8): Miss D. Boal 1 and 2, Miss V. Hill 3. Supper cloth worked in colours (8): Miss N. Weavers 1, Miss D. Boal 2 and 3. Knitted bed jacket (2): Miss Weavers 1, Miss Aldridge 2. Embroidered tray cloth (6): Miss Boal 1 and 2, Miss Weavers 3. Organdi throw-over (5): Miss Boal 1, Miss V. Hill 2, Miss S. Upston 3. Men's socks, fine (4): Mrs John Walker 1 and 2, Miss Upston 3. Child's knitted garment (1): Miss N. Weavers 1. Knitted jumper in wool (2): Miss Weavers 1, Miss Mackie 2. Tea waggon cover (5): Miss Boal 1, Mrs J. Scott 2, Miss R. Brown 3. Duchesse set (5): Miss Boal 1, Miss Hill 2, Mrs John Walker 3. Table centre (10): Miss Boal 1, Miss Weavers [2, Miss Hill 3. Hand-worked picture (3): Mrs Shrimpton- 1, Mrs John Walker 2, Miss Taylor 3. Tapestry work (3): Mrs Walker 1, Miss K. Johnston 2, Miss L. Brown 3. Most artistic piece of work (1): Miss R,. Kingan 1. Tea cosy (2): Miss Boal __. 1, Miss Taylor 2. Rag mat 12): Miss Weavers 1,. W. Robertson 2. Piece of work not in schedule (6): Mrs Happer 1, Miss Boal 2, Mrs John Walker 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION Hand-made toy (1): J. Heslop 1. Knitted garment (2): Miss E. Gilbert 1 and 2.

COOKERY Girdle scones (3): Miss D. Boat 1, Mrs W. Robertson 2. Plain scones (6): Mrs J. Mackie 1, Miss Boal 2, Mrs Frampton 3. Shortbread (6): Miss Boal 1, Miss Taylor 2, Miss |C. Aldridge 3. Nut loaf (2): Miss Taylor 1, Miss Boal 2. Rich fruit cake, dark (4): Miss D. Boal 1, Mrs B. D. Watson 2, Mrs A. J. Brown 3. Fruit cake, light (5): Mrs !H. A. Brown 1, Mrs Robertson 2, iMrs A. J. Brown 3. Biscuits (2): Mrs Frampton 1, Miss Taylor 2. Sponge cake (2): Miss McGregor!, Miss Taylor 2. Sponge sandwich (4): Miss Aldridge 1, Miss Boal 2, Mifes McGregor 3. Seed cake (5): Mrs Watson and Mrs Frampton equal 1, Miss Taylor 2, Mrs Watson 3. Pikelets (4): Miss Boal 1, Mrs Swanson 2, Mrs Robertson 3. Pastry (2): Miss Aldridge 1 and 2. Sponge roll (3): Mrs W. J. Sheat 1, Miss Boal 2, Miss Aldridge 3. Hen eggs (2): Miss M. Upston 1, Mrs Gilbert 2. Marmalade (3): Miss Boal 1, Mrs Upston 2, Miss Taylor 3, Jelly (3): Mrs G. H. Gilbert 1, Miss Boal 2, Miss HI. McGregor 3. Tomato sauce (6): Mrs E. Upston 1, Miss McGregor 2, Mrs Gilbert 3. Preserved fruit (6): Miss Boal 1, Mrs Upston 2, Mrs Swanson 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION Biscuits (2): Miss M. Upston 1, Miss E. Gilbert 2.

MOST POINTS Prizes for most points were won as follows: Pot plants, Mrs Aldridge; cut blooms (Marjorie Johnston Memorial Cup), Mrs Weavers 1, A. J. Sheat 2; cookery, Miss Boal; vegetables and produce, A. J. Sheat; grain and seeds, R. H. Johnston; home industries, Miss Boal 1, Miss Weavers 2; decorative, Mrs A. J. Sheat; photography, W. Tweedie; children's section, Eileen Gilbert.