Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union.

Franklin Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 139, 28 November 1938, Page 4

Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union.

WAIAU PA BRANCH. ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS The annual flower show, organised by the Waiau Pa Women’s Division was a pronounced success. The number of entries showed a big increase on any previous year, while the attendance was one of the largest yet seen at a flower show in Waiau Pa.

The • standard of exhibits was exceptionally high, especially in the cut flower and vegetable sections, while the roses section and the decorative classes provided some very good exhibits. Mrs A. S. Cole, president, called on Mrs Lewis of Karalca branch, to open the show, and Mr E. Ilosking, the judge, complimented the division on the splendid improvement shown. Principal awards were: —

Points Prizes

Rose section. —Mrs Litchfield. Cut flowers. —Mrs Smith. Vegetables.—Mrs Cole. Champion rose.— Mrs Woolsey, senr. Vase for effect: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Arthur Willis 2. Bowl for effect: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Kettle 2. Bowl of roses: Miss C. Smith 1, Mrs Brown 2. Bowl of sweetpeas: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Cole 2. Floating bowl: Miss Young 1, Miss Bell 2. Vase for effect, single ladies: Miss Young 1, Miss Bell 2. Posy: Miss Young 1, Miss Bell 2. Floral emblem: Miss Bell 1, Miss Kettle 2. Children’s section.—Vase : Vena Learning 1, Sylvia Learning 2. Decorated horseshoe: Nesta Clark 1, Isabel Clark 2. Buttonhole: Fay Clark 1, Bruce Hope 2, Sidney Owen 3. Collection of grasses: Phyllis Steger 1, Emma Miller 2. Collection of flowers: Betty Schofield 1, Jim Smith 2. Pot plant, flowering.—Mrs Smith 1. Pot plant, non-flowering: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Cole 2. Hanging basket: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Kettle 2. I-len eggs.—Mrs Cole 1, Mrs Litchfield and Mrs Boyd (equal) 2. Duck eggs: Mrs Boyd 1, Mrs Cole 2. Other awards were: — Flowers Roses, six varieties. —Mrs Litchfield 1, Mr Brown 2. Roses, three varieties: Mr Brown 1, Mrs Ludin 2. Roses, three cream or white: Mr Brown 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. Roses, three any other colour: Mrs Litchfield 1, Mrs Ludin 2. Roses, three climbing: Miss Dogwood 1, Mrs Kettle 2. Sweetpeas, six varieties: Miss K. McClune i, Mrs Smith 2. Sweetpeas, six of one variety: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Litchfield 2. Sweetpeas, three varieties: Mrs Smith 1, Miss K. McClune 2. Carnations: Mrs Cole 1, Miss B. Kettle 2. Stock: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Paul "2. Gladioli: Mrs Kettle I,'Mrs Bell 2. Pansies: Mrs Litchfield 1, Miss B. Kettle 2 Cinerarias: Mrs Smith 1, Miss Ilogwood 2. Iceland poppies: Mrs Cole 1, Mrs Brown 2. Poppy (not Iceland) : Mrs J. Learning 1, Miss Bell 2. Calendula: Mrs Smith 1 and 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs Sieger 1, Miss Dogwood 2. Geranium: Mrs Robinson 1, Miss Ilogwood 2. Gerbera: Mrs Suter 1, Mrs Brown 2. Sweet William: Miss E. Clark 1, Fred Bell 2. Any variety: Mrs Robinson 1, Mrs Suter 2. Collection,/ six varieties: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Woolsey 2. Collection, six varieties, one stem each: Mrs Smith 1, Miss E. Clark 2. Vegetables.

Potatoes. —S. Bell 1 and 2. Cabbage: Mrs Volz 1, Jack Steger 2. Cauliflower: Airs Cole 1. Lettuce: Airs Flavell I, Bob Flavell 2. Peas: S. Bell 1, Bob Flavell 2. Broad* beans: Airs Hill J, Airs Cole 2. Rhubarb: Airs Cole 1, Airs Volz 2. Radish: Phyllis Steger 1, Jim Alillen 2. Red beet: Airs Cole I. White turnip: Airs Cole 1, Jim Smith 2. Collection: Jim Smith 1, Airs Cole 2.

SHOW AT POKENO SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION The llowcr show which was held in Ihe Pokeno hall last Friday under the auspices of the Pokeno Women’s Division, was an outstanding success. Visitors were attracted from far and near. There were record entries in all classes. A variety of beautiful spring flowers made an attractive display in the flower section. Blooms of all shades and varieties were to be seen in the open section. The needlework section, which attracted a large number of entries in fanoywork, sewing and knitting was of a high standard. Hand-knitted cardigans made in a variety of patterns, and dainty baby 'clothes were much admired. The supper cloths in white and colours were very beautifully worked and showed the ability of the exhibitors. The show was opened by Mrs A. Crawford of Onewhero. After the singing of the National Anthem, Mrs Craw- i ford addressed the gathering and in a . neat speech congratulated the Women’s Division members on the fine dis- | play. Mr and Mrs Sharp of Ramarama, were the judges.

The Stewards The stewards were: Secretary, Miss Wright; flowers, Mrs Wlison, Mrs A. McGill and Mrs Patterson; sewing and knitting, Miss Lalor; cooking and pro-, duce, Mrs and Miss Otto; “bring and buy stall,” Mesdames Dean, Brown and Slipper; ;iee cream, Miss B. Dean and Miss .1. McAnulty; afternoon tea, Mrs Hannah, Mrs McGlay, Mrs Gulland, Mrs Pendergrast and a number of willing helpers. Mrs Pugh ably carried out the duties of door-keeper. Trophies were donated by Messrs Wallace and Co., the Farmers’ Trading Co., Mr Harris, Mrs Dean, Mrs Lennan,V

Miss Wright and Mrs McAnnultv. The prizes were presented by the president, Mrs Lennan. The awards were:—

Flower section. —Iceland poppies: Mrs Wilson I, Miss Lalor 2. Pansies: Miss Lalor 1, Mrs R. Munro 2. Roses, six blooms: Mrs A. Pope 1, Mrs W. McGill 2. Best rose: Mrs A. Pope J, Mrs R. Munro 2. Stocks: Mrs R. Munro J, Mrs C. Leatham 2. Gladioli, Mrs Fields 1. Antirrhinum: Mrs 1. Buckingham I and 2. Collection, six varieties: Mrs R. Munro 1, Mrs Wilson 2. Collection, nine varieties: Mrs R. Munro 1, Miss Lippiatt 2 and 3. Bowl of flowers for effect: Mrs G. Pope 1, Mrs Wilson 2. Posy: Mrs Lennan 1, Miss Lalor 2.

Collection of vegetables.—Airs Russell O’Leary 1, G. Fraser 2. Rhubarb: Airs I. Buckingham 1 and 2. Three lemons: Airs Wilson 1, Airs Lennan 2. Plate of gooseberries: Airs Lennan 1, Airs Alunro 2. Heaviest dozen hen eggs: Airs Pugh 1, Airs A. AlcGill 2.

Bread. —Airs Lennan 1, Airs G. Leatham 2. Wheatmeal scones: Airs Lennan 1, Aluriel Gulland 2 Sponge: Aliss B. Dean 1, Airs AlcAnnulty 2. Pikelets: Airs J. Pendergrast 1. Aliss Bosustow 2. Sausage rolls: Airs Lennan 1. Airs Reg O’Leary 2. Fruit cake: Airs C. Leatham I, Airs Fraser 2. Alarmalade: Aliss Norrie 1. Airs Lipl piatt 2. Gooseberry jam: All's Otto 1, Aliss Otto 2.

| Needlework J Plain knitting: Aliss Lalor 1, Airs I Fraser 2. Fancy knitting: Airs Fraser 1, Airs Bluck 2. Embroidered guest towel: Airs Patterson 1, Airs Buckingham 2. Embroidered supper . cloth : Airs Weston 1, Airs C. Roberts 2, Airs F. Veich J, Airs I). Veich and Aliss Norrie (equal) i. Child’s frock: Airs Storey 1, Airs Kelsall 2. Summer frock: Airs Patterson 1, Airs Kelsall 2. Prettiest coathanger: Airs Veich 1, Airs Lippiatt 2. Children’s class. —Decorated bike: Alichael Pendergrast 1, 'Benzie! Wjlliams 2. fl’he ladies’ nail-driving was won by Aliss J. Larsen, a cake by Airs Crawford (Onewhero) and a dressed doll by Baby Belcher.

During the afternoon Mrs Ron Crawford sang several songs which were appreciated.