SPRING BLOOMS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 27 September 1924, Page 8

SPRING BLOOMS.

KAPONGA SHOW

AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY

The second annual spring flower show conducted under the auspice, s of the Kaponga Methodist Church w t as held in tile Kaponga Town Hall yesterdav. A marked improvement on' the previous gear’s standard was evident, the dis'■ay/ particularly in the .narcissi and cut blooms sections, being the subject of much favourable comment by the throngs in attendance.

Following is the orize list:— NARCISSI.

■Judge: Mr J. Gibson (New Plymouth stewards: Mrs R. I>. Dagg and Miss . E. Law. Champion bloom, Key. W. W. Avery’s special—Mr A. Chrystal’s (Eltham) incomparabilis, Orange Worley. Points prizes, first donated by Mr C. tl. heverne and second and third by Mi L. Abbott—liev. W. W. Avery, 67 •?r JUt a’ "U Chrystal, 18 points, 2: Mrs 1. H. Fever, 7 points 8. Narcissi, 12 varieties, 1 of each—Rev Avery 1 and 3, A. Chrystal 2. Six varieties, one of each—Rev. Avery 1 and 2, A. Palmer 3. Three varieties, one of each —A. ohrystal 1, Rev. Avery 2 and 3. Long Trumpet, six varieties, one of ■each— oiry stal'l, Rev. Avery 2 and Long Trumpet, three varieties, one of each.—A. Chrystal 1, Rev. Avery 2 and h.c. . 1 Long Trumpet, yellow, Ine.—A Palmer 1 aiid 2, Rev. Avery 3, Medium Trumpet, six varieties one stal 3 C 1 Avery 1 a,ld 2 ’ A - ChryMedium Trumpet, three varieties, one of each.—A. Chrystal 1, Mrs Fever 2 Eev. Avery 3. , Medium Trumpet, one variety, one bloom—Rev. Avery 1 and 2, Mrs R Lewis 3. Short Cup Trumpet, nine varieties.' °£ each—Rev. Avery 1 and 2, A Chrystal 3. ’ Short Cup Trumpet, three varieties, Fever 3 aChr ~ R *V’ Aver -> ? 1 and 2, Mrs : Short Cup Trumpet, one variety , one S oo ß^gt' er - vl ' A ' Le ' ris2 ' M ' ss Doulile three varieties, one of each— Mrs H Masters 1, Rev. Avery 9 AftFever 3. • ’ ' ' Doiible, one,variety, one bloom—Mrs .y. Hooper 1, Rev. Avery 2 and 3. Bunch flowered, three varieties, one of each—Rev. Avery 1 and 2. Mrs Ifever 3. * Run oh flowered, one variety, three heads—Rev. A very 1 and 2, Mrs I> Monrie 3. Poetieus, six varieties, one of each— Rev. Averv 1 and 3, A. Palmer 2 Poetieus, three varieties, one of each : Av ;?, ry 3 a,!d 2, A. Chrystal 3. Novice Class, Mr D. Gibson’s specials —Miss C Avery t, Miss D. Svme 2. Mrs H. Masters 3. CUT BLOOMS. Judge: Mr J Gibson (New Plymouth. Stewards: Mrs A. V. Tait and Miss . ‘ Bentley. A onits prizes.. donated by Messrs Newton King, Ltd.—Mrs J. Fever. 26 points 1 ; Mrs D. Mouiie, 13 points, 2; Rev. AY. AY. Avery, 6 points, 3. double, six blooms—Mrs D Moune 1, 0. N, Taplin 2, Mrs V. Pitcher 3. _ Anemones, single, six blooms—Mrs Fever 1 and 2. Mrs D. Monrie 3. Ranunculus, six blooms—A. Clirvsta.l 1, C. N. Taplin 2, Mrs R. D. DaW o, , . •~ ,r ’ Hyacinths, six heads— Rev. Averv 1. Hyacinth, single head—Rev. Averv 1 Mrs I>. Syme 2. Kenneth Macks 3.' heads—Mrs Fever 1, A chrystal 2, Mts J. Candy 3. Tulips, six blooms—ivtrs Fever 1 . 1 an sues, single bloom—Mrs D. Mourie T. Mrs N. D. Connell 2. _ Violas, collection six blooms—Mrs rever'l.

Nemesias, six heads—Airs Fever 1. ti- i? ts ’ 12 blooms—George Boyle 1, Lyle Brewer 2, Richard Nconan 3 1 olyanthus, six heads—Dr. Doris Gordon I, Airs Fever 2, Airs D. Syme

Primroses six heads—Airs H. AlasFever 2, C. N. Taplin 3. Wallflowers, six heads—Airs R- D Fever 3.

i Camellias six blooms—Airs A. Grace I, Rev. C. H. Kendo,n 2, Aliss AI. Bentley 3.

Collection stocks, three blooms—Mrs D. Mourie 1 and 2, Dr. Boyd 3. Collection spring flowers, Mr S. Lissaman'.s special—Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mr* Fever 2.

Collection flowering shrubs —Miss M Bentley I, Mrs Fever 2, Mrs D. Mourie O

POT PLANTS. Judge, Mr. A. Moss (Ngaere). Steward, Mr. C. E. Betts Collection, 3 or more, Messrs J and A. Guy’s special—Mrs. T. H. Fever 1. Primulas, flowering, one—Mrs Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. J. Candy h.c. Begonia, foliage, one—Mrs. Fever 1. Cyclamen, one—Mrs. Fever 1 and h.c., Mrs. J. Candy \2 Fern > maiden-hair— Mrs. C. E. Betts Flowering plant—F. W. Martin 1. Fern, asparagus, line—C E. Betts ] and h.c., Mrs. Fever 2. Fern, asparagus, coarse—C. E. Betts 1 and 2, Mrs. Fever h.c. Foliage plant—Mrs. Fever 1, F W Martin 2, C. E. Betts h.c. DECORATIVE. Judge, Mrs. J. R. Boyd’ (Kaponga). Steward, Mrs. L. Shenherd. : Points prizes, donated by* Mr. J J Davison—Miss B. D. Connell, 10 points 1; Mrs. D. Syme, 9 points. 2. Bowl of flowers, collection—Mrs D Syme 1, Mrs. N. C. Davies 2 Vase of flowers—Mrs. D. Svme 1 Miss B. D. Connell 2. ' ’ Ladies’ spray—Miss Connell 1 Mrs. N. C./Davies 2. Floral design—Miss Connell 1. Buttonholes, 3, by child under 14, Miss Law’s special—Jean Severne L Hilda Guy 2. j Decorated table, in clear glass, special prize—Mrs. D. Syme 1, Mrs. N. C. Davies 2, Miss Connell h.c. Decorated basket, special prize— Mi ss Connell 1. Miss Law 2. PRESERVES AND PRODUCE. Judge, Mrs. R. Lewis (Eltham). Stewards, Mrs. A. E. Powell and Miss M. Guy Points prizes, first donated by Mrs. A. E. Powell and second and third hj Mr. P. H. Hardley—Mrs. C. TT. Severne, 14 points, 1; Mrs. L. Blackwell, 6 points’, 2; Mesdames R. D. Dagg, C. Evans, Harris, and A. E. Powell, 3 points, 3. Jains, 3 jars, home made —Mrs. Severne 1 and 2. Preserved fruit, 3 iars. home made — Mrs. R. D. Dagg 1. Pickles. 3 bottles, home made —Mrs. Severne 1. Sauce, bottle, other than tomato, home made —Mrs. Severne 1. Sauce, tomato, home made —Mrs. Severne 1. Butter, two single pounds, private dairy—Mrs. W. Harris 1. Eggs, lien, one dozen, heaviest—Mrs. Powell 1. Soap. 3 bars, home made —Mrs Evans 1. Collection of vegetables—Mrs. L. Blackwell 1.

Six onions, last season’s —Mrs. L Blackwell 1.

BREAD, CAKES, ETC

Judge: Mrs R. Lewis (Eltham) Stewards: Mesdames Bertie and C. H Severhe.

Points prizes, donated, by Farmers’ Co-op.—Mrs C. Evans, 21 points, 1; Mrs Brewer, 15 points, '2. Bread, loaf, home-made—Mrs Albon 1.

Brown bread, loaf—Mrs Powell 1, Mrs P. Pitcher 2. Biscuits, home-made, Mr H. Fawcett’s special—Mrs Brewer 1. Cake, seed—Mrs Evans 1, Miss Jones 2.

Cakes, collection, small, Mrs L. Shepherd’s special—Mrs Evans 1. Cake, sponge—Mrs Brewer 1. Cake, sultana—Mrs A. Sadler 1. Cake, eggless—Mrs Brewer 1. Cake, rainbow —Mrs Brewer 2. Cake, chooclate—Mrs Evans 2. Nut bread, loaf—Mrs Powell 2. ’ Cake, pound, Mr N. C. Davies’ specials—Mrs A. Sadler 1, Mrs Evans 2.

Cream puffs—Mrs T. Wood head 1, Mrs Severne 2. Pie, apple, ]VJr A. E. Anderson’s special—Mrs W. Harris 1.

Pudding Christmas—Mrs Harris 1. Pastry, collection—Mrs Evans 1. Pikelets, plate—Mrs C. Crowley 1. Rolls, six sausage—Mrs T. Woodhead 1, Mrs Evans 2. Roll, sponge —Mrs T. Woodhead 1, Miss Jones 2. Shortbread, plate—Mrs Evans 1, Mrs Severne 2. Scones, collection—Mrs J. Guy 1. Scones, six’ girdle—Mrs J. Guy 2. Scones, plain, six—Mrs J. Guy 1, Mrs Brewer 2. Sponge sandwich, jam—Mrs Evans 1, Mrs Brewer 2, Miss Jones 3. FANCY WORK. Judge: Miss Quin (Eltham). Steward: Mrs R. G. Cook. Points prize, donated by Mrs J. B. Harwood—Mrs A. AlcDougall, 11 points, 1; Mrs A. Guy, 10 points, 2. . Article made from sugar sack—Mrs A. McDougall 1, Mrs Coxhead 2. Article made from benzine tin —R. H. Bartlett 1. Article made from benzine box—W. Bartlett 1. . Garment, crochet —Mrs Coxhead 1, Mrs E. Lines 2. Garment, wool,, knitted—Mrs R. G. Cook 1. Garment, silk, knitted—Airs F. R. Pepperell 1. Jumper, .silk ,knitted or crochet — Miss E.‘ Melville 1. fancy—Mrs A. McDougall 1, Miss R. Anderson 2. Nightdress, hand embroidered—Miss A. Anderson 1, Airs A. AlcDougall 2. Pillow sham—Airs A. Guy 1, Mrs A. McDougall, 2.

Table centre—Airs A. AlcDougall 1. Mrs A. Guy 2. Tray cloth—Airs A. Guy 1 and 2. SCHOOL SECTION. Judge: Air G. P. Cook (Kaponga). Stewards: Airs A. Gant and Miss Anderson. ; Prizes donated by Mr A. E. Atoss, with exception of the first and two last classes. Dressed doll, garments hand sewn, special—Olive Webby (Riverlea) 1. Hemmed handkerchief, Standard 111. and under—lvy Pitcher (Kaponga) 1. Drawing. Map of Australia—Kemieth Alacks (Kapqnga) 1. ' Alap of Taranaki, Standard IV. and under—Lyle Brewer (Kaponga) 1, Edith Hey (Riverlea) li.c. Spray showing flowers—Reginald Hill and Edmund Albon (equal) 1, Richard Noonan, Gordon Davies, Hilda Guy, Aluriel Evans, and Jean Severne (all Kaponga) li.c. . Design of hook cover, based on flowering spray—Stanley Betts (Kaponga) 1, -Maud Guy (Kaponga) h.c. Cup and, saucer, with milk jug, Standard IV. and under—Lulu Jacksou (Rowan) 1/ Writing. First verse National Anthem, half text, Standards V. and Vl.—Edmund Albon (Kaponga). 1. : First verse National Antham. half text, Standard IV.—Walter Plislop (Kaponga) 1. " Essay on “The Adventures of Sixpence”—Edith Hey (Riverlea) 1, Barbara Doyle (Kaponga Convent) h.c. Essay on “Birds,” Standards 111. and under—Charles Wilkinson (Riverlea) 1 ? Dulcie Mellow (Kaponora Convent) 2,. Vincent Sotherau (Kapono-a Convent) h.c. “