FLOWER SHOW.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 13 November 1924, Page 4

FLOWER SHOW.

METHODISTS’ ANNUAL DISPLAY. MANY BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS. The flower show conducted under the auspices of Hawera Methodists yesterday and to-day eclipsed anything of its kind yet held in the district. The display .. of late , spring flowers >vas particularly outstanding and reflected the greatest credit on the competitors. The judges in this section had a practiularly difficult task to fulfil. The merit of all the exhibits suggests that any futureshow by Methodists in this district will have the heartiest support. The interior; of the Lloyd- George Hall, in the Winter Show Buildings, yesterday afternoon and evening presented a brilliant and animated scene, which emphasised the success which the Methodists have this year met with in the promotion of their annual rose and sweet pea show. The beautiful weather and the keenness of the church mem- , beirs were the contributing factors, and it is expected that the venture will result in a considerable swelling of the church funds: : The display of spring flowers was,? of course, the outstanding feature of the show, but it must not be thought that the entries in the other classes were below show standard. On the contrary, there were many excellent samples amongst them which would have done credit to a show of much gjreater di- : mensions. The sweet pea. section was not all that could be desired,'but that was due to the time of the season and , not the negligence of the growers; Roses, on the other band, were a strong section, while rhododendrons and' azaleas were conspicuous amongst the special exhibits of Mr Thomson, of Stratford, and Mr. C. Goodson, of Hawera—two enthusiastic amateurs who. go to considerable trouble to display the products of their beautiful gardens at the various shows. All round, the show must be considered a great success. Entries showed an increase on those of last year of over 100, a fact which is standing • evidence of the increasing popularity of a venture which reflects great credit .on the enthusiastic and hardworking secretary, Miss D. E. Bates. ' The show was formally opened by the Mayor (Mr L. A. Bone), at 245 p.m. yesterday: ■ : Mr E. Dixon, who introduced . his : Worship, said it gave them all great pleasure to have the Mayor present, especially in view, of, the fact that he had performed the opening ceremony the previous year. The Mayor, who was received with acclamation, complimented those present on the show, which they had promoted. The display was superior to that which he had witnessed last; year, but he hoped that the show next year would be even better. The blooms this year, however, were magnificent, and he felt sure could not be improved .on at any future show. Continuing, his Worship drew ‘attention to the fact that flower shows were only a means to an end. The sole , object of the work was to make the church a power for good, and one of the ways in which it assisted in this direction was by promotion of eonoen- - trated action on the part of the whole of the church members. Everyone should do something as church ' enterprises were the greatest in which they were engaged. - - : The Mayor concluded by stating his pleasure in declaring the show open. - The names of the stalls and those hv atendance were as follow’.—Produce: • Mesdames Williams and Jones and Miss Squire; sweets, Mesdames Grindrod. Oxhrow and Osborne; apron, Ladies’ Auxiliary and Mesdames Dixon . and Sargeson; handkerchiefs and doilies, Junior Bible Class; cakes, Mesdames Saunders and Curtis; works, Mrs Gane and Miss Clements (Norinauby Church); bran tub. Misses Milts and Cressy; peanut- stall, junior boys; hoopla. Boys’ Club; ice cream and salads. Mr Catran and Misses Hod- . dinott and Saunders; tea rooms, Mesrlames Roe and Petersen; produce, Mr Candy; shooting gallery, Messrs Rae an’d Toser. >;

The balance of the prize, list not yet published is as .follows ;■>— FRUIT. Gooseberries. —Tommy Hurrell 1, Mrs R. J. Squire 2. Rhubarb.—Mrs Pease 1, Mrs Barren 2. VEGETABLES. Broad Beans. —Mrs Barron 1. Peas.—Mrs A. Hunter 1, Miss B. Catran 2. Radisftes.— Miss D. Swadling 1, Mrs Barron 2. Lettuce. —Mr 6. Toser 1, Mrs Pease 2. Spring Onions.—Mrs D. J. Williams 1Potatoes. —Mrs W. G. Toser 1, Miss Rae 2. Cabbages.—Mr-G. Toser 1, Mrs Hill 2. Turnips.—Jack OxbroAV 1. Asparagus—Mrs Pease 1, Mrs A. Hunter 2. Cauliflowers. —Mrs Hill 1 and 2. COOKING. Madeira cake.—Mrs Rae 1. Fruit cake.—Mrs E. A. Pacey 1. Seed cake. —Mrs J. L. Martin 1. Ginger cake. —Mrs D. J. Williams 1. Collection small cakes.—Mrs W. Taylor. s Rock cake.—Miss G. Chadwick 1. Sausage rolls.—Mrs J. Saunders 1. Jam tartsi—Mrs J. Saunders 1. . Sponge sandwich.—Mrs Foy 1. Sponge roll. —Mrs Williams 1. Girdle scones.—Mrs Tarrant 1, Plain scones.—Mrs Walker 1. Pikelets. —Mrs Tarrant 1. Nutbread. —Mrs Beauirepaire 1. Apple pie.—Mrs OxbroAV. Hens’ eggs.—Mrs Oxbrow. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Decorative. ■: Hand bouquet.—Miss G. Chadwick 1. Buttonholes.—Miss M. Curtis 1, Cedric Pacey 2. # . Bowl of Flo Avers. —Miss M. Thomson 1, Miss A. Curtis 2. Cooking. Sponge sandwich.—Miss G. Pinney 1. Baked custard. —Miss I. Hurrell 1. Turkish delight.—Miss J. Oxbrow. . Plain toffey. —Jack Oxbrow. Rice pudding.—Miss B. HviTrell 1.