SPRING BLOOMS

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LXII, Issue 75, 19 September 1941, Page 4

SPRING BLOOMS

FLOWER SHOW AT LAKESIDE

MOST ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY

Even though the season has, on the whole, been backward, the display of narcissi and other spring flowers at the show held by the Lakeside Women's Institute yesterday was very creditable, although the number of entries was not as great as last year. There were very good entries in the other sections and when all were in their places, a very attractive display was the result. The excellent organisation, the prompt way in which the exhibits were displayed, all indicated that the members of the Lakeside Institute have little to learn in the way of organising and conducting a flower show. The aggregate, of entries was over 550 and while this was less than last year, it was a most satisfactory effort haying consideration of the many hampering factors. There were not very many classes where there was no entry while in the very large majority of cases, there was good competition. This was especially so in .the photography section, which, in common with other shows, seems to be a most popular one. The quality of the flowers staged was very good and the distinction of winning champion bloom went to Mrs Goulden. Judges of decorative and other sections also spoke well of the quality of the work .which had come under review and that done by the junior and children's sections was especially pleasing. The show was under the control of a committee of which Mrs W. J. Lambie was chairman, Mrs A. E. Brown, the secretary and Miss L. Lambie the assistant secretary and the work done by the committee was responsible for much of the success. There were .two or three stalls which did good business, while the afternoon tea room was a busy place. Opening Ceremony At the opening ceremony . Mrs Amyes , presided. She apologised for the absence of the president (Mrs W. Lambie) on account of sickness and also for Mrs A. N. Grigg, who was to have opened the show, but was detained by sickness in the family. This ceremony was performed by Miss Bowis who was presented with a floral spray by Mrs Amyes. Miss Bowis' said that she felt it was an honour ,to be asked to open the show. She congratulated the Lakeside Institute on the splendid display which had been staged. It took a lot of work to organise and stage a flower show successfully and this show gave every evidence of careful and thoughtful preparation. Miss Bowis added that she thought these qualifications were needed in every organisation, for tomorrow's success depended on today's preparations. When one saw the flowers, fruit, vegetables, and other produce they could not help being thankful for the good things which God had provided and realise that whatever else failed, spring nor any of the seasons- did not. She was glad that members had seen fit to carry on the show this year and she hoped that when the show came around once more the world would be at peace. Miss Bowis declared the show open and wished it every success. Mrs Bongard, speaking of the decorative section said that it was ea very good one and she was pleased to see that it had been given its rightful place, the post of honour. There had been some confusion over the difference between a bowl and a vase. A vase must be always taller than its width and a bowl wider than its height. This should be remembered by competitors for it might save good work from being disqualified.

Mrs H. O. Gardiner said that Mrs Cunningham and she could congratulate the institute on the success of the show generally and remarked that the display looked very -pretty from the stage. The entries in the fancy work section were very good, especially in the class for supper cloths. There was also an outstanding entry in the tray cloths, a very fine piece of work. The judges were: Mesdames H. O. Gardiner and Cunningham (fancy work), Mrs Bongard (decorative), Miss A. Parkin (children's school work), Mesdames Goulden and Wil-

liamson (cookery), Mr D. White (vegetables), Mr G. W. Purser (cut blooms), Mr E. A. Johnson (photography). . PRIZE LIST The list of awards follows:— . NARCISSI Six varieties Narcissi (4): Mrs Goulden 1, Mrs G. Manson 2, Mrs W. Lambie 3. Three varieties narcissi (5): Mrs Goulden 1, Mrs G. Manson 2, Miss R. McLaughlin 3. Three varieties polyanthus narcissi (1): Mrs G. Manson 3. Four varieties trumpet narcissi (6): Mrs Goulden 1, Mrs Manson 2, Mrs P. Chambers 3. Collection double narcissi (2): Mrs J. Anderson 1, Miss I. Duff 2. Collection jonquils (1): Mrs G. Manson 3. Collection narcissi in bowl or vase (6): Mrs G. Manson 1 and 2, Mrs Goulden 3. Champion bloom, Mrs Goulden. CUT FLOWERS Collection flowering shrubs (5): J. Moorhead 1, Mrs W. Quigley 2, Mrs J. Anderson 3. Snowflakes (6): Mrs Manson 1, Mrs R. Hampton 2, Miss R. McLaughlin 3. Anemones (4): Mrs J. Anderson 1, Miss R. McLaughlin 2, Mrs W. Hurford 3. Primroses (2): Mrs W. Hurford 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2. Polyanthus (5): Miss I. Duff 1, Miss M. O'Boyle 2, Mrs W. Hurford 3. Pansies (3): Miss Doreen Chambers 1, Miss I. Duff 2, Mrs Hurford 3. Hyacinths (3): Mrs Sloan 1, Mrs McLaughlin 2, Mrs Anderson 3. Camelias (2): J. Moorhead 1, H. McLaughlin 2. Daisies (4): Miss Duff 1 and 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3. Violas (3): Miss Duff 1 and 2, Mrs McLaughlin 3. Violets (6): Miss Duff 1 and 3, Miss R. McLaughlin 2. Wallflowers (2): Mrs G. Manson 1, Mrs F. Chambers 2. Japonica (3): Mrs Manson 1, Mrs Anderson 2, J. Moorhead 3. Marigolds (4): Miss Duff 1, Mrs McLaughlin 2, Mrs R. Hampton 3. DECORATIVE Victorian posy (2): Miss J. Brown 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2. Original floral design (1): Miss J. Brown 1. Lady's spray (2): Mrs McLaughlin 1, Miss Brown 2. Man's buttonhole (4): Mrs McLaughlin 1, Miss J. Brown 2,, Miss L. Lambie 3. Hat decorated with flowers (1); Miss Brown 1. Vase narcissi (4): Miss Brown 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2, Mrs Anderson 3. Floating- bowl (2): Mrs H. McLaughlin 1, Miss Brown 2. Vase of flowers not in schedule (4): Mrs J. Anderson 1, Miss Brown 2, Mrs R. Hampton 3. Basket, decorated (1): Miss Brown 1. Bowl of flowers (3): Miss Brown 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs L. Chambers 3. Mantel decoration (4): Mrs H. McLaughlin 1, Mrs L. Chambers 2, Mrs J. v Anderson 3. Children Under 14 Floating bowl (2): Eileen Cooper 1, Joan Amyes 2. Basket, decorated (3): Eileen Cooper 1, Margaret Chambers 2, Joan Amyes 3. Hat trimmed with flowers (2): Margaret Chambers 1, Eileen Cooper 2. Knitted article (4): Joan Amyes 1, and 2, Eileen Cooper 3. Knitted article, under 12 years (3): Joan Amyes 1 and 3, Jean Donald 2. Handkerchief (3): Joan Amyes 1, Eileen Cooper 2, Sylvia Winchester 3. D'oyley in colours (5): Eileen Cooper 1, Sylvia Winchester 2, Joan Amyes 3. Apron worked in colours (3): Joan Amyes 1, Eileen Cooper 2 and 3. Painting (2): Joan Amyes 1, Margaret Chambers 2. Pastel drawing (2): Joan Amyes 1, Sylvia Winchester 2. Collection stamps (3): Bruce Green 1, Colin Chambers 2. Knitted mittens or other article for soldier (2): Joan Amyes 1, Eileen Cooper 2. Woven scarf (3): Bruce Green 1, Joan Amyes 2, Bevin Green 3. COOKERY AND DOMESTIC Duck eggs (5): Mrs H. R. McLaughlin 1, G. Amyes and Mrs W. J. Lambie, equal 2, N. Lambie 3. Hen eggs (7): Mrs E. Alexander 1, Mrs Hantz, Miss L. Lambie, Mrs H. G. Lambie equal 2. Nut bread (4): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs W. Husband 3. Dark fruit cake (8): Miss D. Breitmeyer 1, Miss M. Whisker 2, Mrs D. Marshall 3. Chocolate cake (3): Mrs J. Anderson 1, Miss Breitmeyer 2, Mrs Husband 3. Sponge sandwich (6): Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Husband 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3. Butter sponge (4): Mrs Husband 1, Miss Breitmeyer 2, Mrs R. Nairn 3. Sponge roll (9): Miss M. Whisker 1, Miss E. Lowery 2, Mrs E. Alexander 3. Gingerbread (4): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs J. Anderson 2, Miss Lowery 3. Seed cake (4): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs Husband 2. Shortbread (7): Miss E. Lowery 1, Mrs E. Alexander 2, Miss P. Whisker 3. Jam tartlets (2): Miss Breitmeyer 1. Sausage rolls (8): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Miss E. Moorhead 2 and 3. Meringues (3) : Miss Breitmeyer 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs F. Chambers 3. Fruit pie (1): Mrs G. Nairn 1. Pikelets (2): Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Husband 2. Girdle scones (7): Mrs J. Anderson 1 and 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3, Date scones (6): Miss E. Moorhead 1, Miss M. Graham 2, Miss E. Lowery 3. Plain scones (8): Mrs W. Husband 1 and 2, Miss M. Graham 3. Fancy biscuits (2): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs Husband 2. Plain biscuits (6): Miss Breitmeyer 1, Mra G. Nairn 2, Miss P. Whisker 3. Sultana cake (3): Mrs J. Anderson 1, Mrs W. Husband 2, Mvs G. Nairn 3. Madeira cake (4): Mrs E. Alexander 1, Mrs J. Anderson 2, Miss Breitmeyer 3. Sponge cake (8): Mrs D. Marshall 1, Mrs L. Chambers 2, Mrs W. Husband 3. School [lunch (1): Mrs J f Anderson 1,

JAMS AND PRESERVES Jam, 3 varieties (5): Mrs R. Lambie 1 and 3, Mrs J. Anderson 2. Apple jelly (1): Mrs L. Cooper 1. Marmalade (6): Mrs L. Cooper 1 and 3, Mrs D. Gardiner 2. Tomato sauce (6): Mrs Gardiner 1, Mrs W. J. Lambie 2, Mrs R. Lambie 3. Pre- j served fruit, 3 varieties (3): Mrs R. Lambie 1 and 3, Mrs L. Cooper 2. Pickles, 3 varieties (2): Miss Breitmeyer 1, Mrs L. Cooper 2. Soap (3,): Miss M. Whisker 1, Mrs L. Cooper 2, Mrs A. E. Amyes 3. Granulated honey (1): Mrs L. Hantz 1. Clear honey (1): Mrs L. Hantz 1. Preserved tomatoes (3): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs R. Lambie 2, Mrs L. Cooper 3. Chutney (4): Miss Breitmeyer 1, Mrs W. J. Lambie 2, Mrs L. Cooper 3. Butter (3): Miss Breitmeyer ,1, ■ Miss Graham 2, Miss E. Moorhead 3. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Collection apples (1): Mrs W. Hurford 1. Rhubarb (4): Mrs F. Chambers 1 and 2, Miss L. Hantz 3. Parsnips (4): Mrs F. Chambers 1, Mrs L. Hantz 2, Mrs W. Lambie 3. Leeks (3): Mrs L. Hantz 1, Mrs J. Anderson 2, Mrs W. Hurford 3. Lettuce, (1): Miss D. Breitmeyer 1, Curly Kale (1): Mrs W. J.. Lambie 1. Red beet (3): Miss Breitmeyer 1 and 3, Mrs W. Hurford 2. Table swedes (2): Mrs G. Nairn 1, Mrs W. Hurford 2. Parsley (5): Mrs H. McLaughlin 1, Mrs H. J. Lambie 2, Mrs F. Chambers 3. Onions (5): Mrs L. Hantz 1, Mrs W. J. Lambie 2, Mrs W. Hurford 3.. Collection vegetables (1): Miss I. Duff 1. White potatoes (4): Mrs L. Cooper 1 and 2, Miss D. Breitmeyer 3. Red potatoes (5): Mrs L. Cooper 1 and 2, Mrs L. Hantz 3. Marrow (2): B. Green 1, Miss D. Breitmeyer 2. Pumpkin (2): Mrs W. Hurford 1, Mrs R. Hampton 2. Walnuts (2): Miss E. Cooper 1, Mrs G. Sloan 2. Spring onions (2): Miss D. Breitmeyer 1 and 2. NEEDLEWORK ! Supper cloth (7): Mrs L. Hantz [1, Miss D. Breitmeyer 2, Miss K. Morton and E. Lowery equal 3. Organdi throw-over (6): Miss Breitmeyer 1 and 2, Miss X Lowery 3. Cushion (5): Mrs G. Manson 1, Miss I. Duff 2, Mrs L. Hantz 3. Guest towel (3): Miss Breitmeyer 1 and 2, Mrs Hantz 3.. Working apron (3): Mrs Hantz 1, Miss Breitmeyer 2 and 3. Article from sugar bag (4): Mrs Hantz 1, Mrs L. Cooper 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3. Rug from old garments (2): Mrs F. Chambers 1, Mrs R. Hampton 2. Thrift article (4): Miss Breitmeyer 1 and 3, Mrs Hantz 2. Apron worked in colours (2): Mrs Hantz 1, Miss D. Chambers 2. Italian quilting (1): Miss Breitmeyer 1. Duchesse set in colours (4): Mrs Hantz 1, Miss Breitmeyer 2, Miss Lowery 3. Tapestry article (1): Mrs Hantz 1, Tray cloth (7): Miss M. Whisker 1, Miss Lowery 2, Miss Breitmeyer 3. Knitted cushion (1): Mrs Hantz 1. Knitted tea cosy (2): Miss Duff 1; Mrs Hantz 2. Knitted bed jacket (2): Mrs Hantz 1, Miss D. Chambers 2. Socks, fine (3): Mrs Hantz 1 and 3, Mrs J. McCormick 2. Socks, wheeling (1): Mrs Hantz 1. Cardigan (2): Mrs Hantz 1, Miss J. Lambie 2. Worked picture (1): Mrs Hantz 1. ■Juniors 18 and Under Tray cloth (2): Miss L. Lambie 1, Miss D. O'Boyle 2. Organdi throw-over (1): Miss L. Lambie 1. Thrift article (4): Miss J. Lambie 1, Miss L. Lambie 2 and 3. Duchesse set (1): Miss N. Marshall 1. Apron worked in colours (1): Miss L. Lambie 1. D'oyley in colours (2): Miss L. Lambie 1 and 2. Knitted tea cosy (1): Miss L. Lambie 1. COOKERY, UNDER IS Plain scones (5): Miss Doreen Chambers 1 and 2, Miss Merle Brown 2. Pikelets (5): Miss Doreen Chambers 1 and 2, Miss - Merle Brown 3. Madeira cake (4): Miss M. Brown 1, Miss J. Lambie and Miss D. Chambers equal 2, Miss N. Marshall 3. Seed cake (4): Miss M. Brawn 1, Miss Doreen Chambers 2, Miss N. Marshall 3. Plain biscuits (5): Miss Doreen Chambers 1 and 3, Miss M. -Brown 2. Sponge sandwich (7): Mies N. Marshall 1, Miss D. O'Boyle 2, Miss L. Lambie and Miss Doreen Chambers equal 3. Collection sweets (5): Miss Doreen Chambers 1 and 2, Miss N. Marshall "3. Girls, 14 and Under Pikelets (3): Eileen Cooper 1, Sylvia Winchester 2. Plain scones (3): Eileen Cooper 1, Margaret Chambers 2, Sylvia Winchester 3. Plain biscuits (4): Sylvia WinchesI ter 1, Eileen Cooper 2, Margaret Chambers 3. Sponge sandwich <4): Sylvia Winchester 1, Eileen Cooper 2 and 3. Madeira cake (3): Sylvia Winchester 1, Eileen Cooper 2, Margaret Chambers 3. PHOTOGRAPHY Farm study (14): Mrs H. McLaughlin 1, Miss W. Hantz 2, ■B. Green and W. L. Hurford equal 3. Child study (11): Miss N. Marshall 1, Mrs R. Nairn 2, Miss J. Brown 3, Landscape (15): B. Green 1, W. L. Hurford 2, A. C. Lambie 3. Animal' study (9): Miss W. Hantz 1, Miss N. Marshall 2, B. Green 3. Lakeside scene (12): Mrs H. McLaughlin 1, A. C. Lambie 2, Miss R. McLaughlin 3. Points prizes, specials, and other trophies' were won as follows: Narcissi, Mrs G. Manson; champion bloom, Mrs Goulden; special for I class, four varieties, two of each, Mrs Goulden. Cut flowers, Miss I. Duff, runners-up, Mrs H. McLaughlin and Mrs Manson, equal. Decorative, Miss Joyce Brown; Mrs Mclaughlin special for mantel decora-

tion. Children's section, Joan Amyes (girls), B. Green (boys); Eileen Cooper, runner-up; special for apron, Joan Amyes. Adult cookery, Mrs Anderson, with Mrs Nairn runner-up; specials — fruit cake, Miss D. Breitmeyer, sponge roll, Miss M. Whisker, sausgae roll, Mrs G. Nairn, sponge cake, Mrs D. Marshall; most points for scones, Mrs Husband and Mrs Anderson, equal. Produce, Miss Breitmeyer, Mrs R. Lambie runner-up. Vegetables, Miss Breitmeyer, Mrs W. Hurford run-ner-up. Fancy work, Mrs L. Hantz; specials for knitting, supper cloth, Mrs Hantz, for tray cloth, Miss M. Whisker; junior fancy work, Miss Lcrna Lambie, Misses N. Marshall and J. Lambie equal, runners-up. Junior cookery, Miss Doreen Chambers; special for sponge sandwich, Miss N. Marshall; for girls under 14, Eileen Cooper; specials—scones, Eileen Cooper, sponge sandwich, Sylvia Winchester. Photography, Mrs H. McLaughlin. Most points for member of Lakeside Women's Institute, Miss Breitmeyer, who also won the trophy for most entries in the show. Competitions resulted: Length of string; correct, 4 yards lft. 7iin., winner, Mrs Donald, 4yds. lft. 6in. A bag presented by Mrs Dick was won by Mrs W. L. Donald; box of chocolates by Mr D. Boon; blowing out the candle, Mr W. Legg, 61 times, 1, Mr G. Amyes was second.