OKAIAWA FLOWER SHOW.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 29 November 1924, Page 8

OKAIAWA FLOWER SHOW.

A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY

RECORD ENTRIES,

The annual Presbyterian Flower Show, held on Wednesday last, added another 'to the list of successes achieved by the committee in previous years, in fact, so far as the display of blooms of exquisite quality was concerned, it was a good deal ahead of any preceding show. A record number of entries were received, and although a large marquee added to the space of former years, it was still inadequate, and in consequence many of the exhibits were overcrowded. The main hall, wherein all the cut blooms were staged, presented a gorgeous spectacle, the rose and sweet pea classes perhaps being the most i conspicuous. Unfortunately the weather was not all that could be desired. Very heavy showers fell during the evening, which no doubt affected the attendance to a certain extent. Nevertheless the attendance was very good, and all those who braved the elements were quite satisfied that it was well worth while. The judges all expressed themselves as exceedingly pleased with the keen competition ruling in the various classes, and were greatly impressed with both the quality and quantity of the entries, which they considered reflected much credit on the exhibitors. The joint hon. secretaries, Miss G. Lees and Mr T. Innes, associated with whom was Mr A, Lees in the general organisation of the show, and the capable officials who worked with them, are to be congratulated on the progress and marked success achieved. A sewing stall and sweet stall did good business, while in the evening the hoop-la and the shooting gallery were well patronised. During the afternoon proceedings were enlivened by a number of selection by the Holly Bank Orchestra, while in the evening a short but excellent musical programme was given. Items were given by Miss Mills, Mrs Robb and Mr Lester, of Hawera, and Rev. J. D. Smith, of Manaia, each item being much appreciated. The accompaniments "were tastefully played by Mesdames Lester Tarrant. For the arrangement of the programme thanks are due to Mrs E. G. and Miss Betts, of “Holly Bank. 5 ’ ‘ PRIZE LIST. The points prize of china jardiniere presented by Messrs Blair and Sellar, to be awarded to the home securing the most points over all classes was won by Mrs T. Fever (Hunter road, Eltliam) with 55 points, Mrs T. Allan (Okaiawa) being second with 52 points. In the rose section the cup presented as points prize by Messrs B*ennett and Sutton was won outright by Mi6s R. Mills (Tokaora). - This being the second successive year in which Miss Mills has secured the coveted trophy it now becomes her own property. The general awards were as follow: ROSE SECTION. Judge: Mr A. S. Rogers (Hawera). Stewards: Mr and Mrs A. Sutherland Champion bloom (Mr J. E. Meuli’s special)—Mrs H. Cameron’s exhibit. One variety—Mrs H. Washer 1, Mrs A. Sharp 2, Mrs R. Shearer 3. Three varieties—Mr 11. Cameron 1. Vera Mortimer 2,' Mrs H. Washer 3.' Six varieties—Mrs E. Washer 1, Mrs Francis 2, Mrs H. Washer 3. Three varieties (named)—Mies R Mills 1, Mrs B. Washer 2, Mrs F. Hoskin 3. Six varieties (named)—Miss R. Mills 1, Mrs B. Washer 2, Miss Alice Betts u. Collection rambler—Mrs H. Washer I, Mrs Ford 2, Miss R. Mills 3. Three varieties (red)—Miss R. Mills 1, Mis F. Hoskin 2 and '3. Three varieties (white)—Miss R. Mills 1, Mrs E. Washer 2. Three varieties (yellow)—Miss R. Mills* 1, Mrs B. Washer 2, Mrs E Washer 3.

Collection—Miss Alice Betts 1, Airs Innes 2, Airs E. Betts 3. Vase flowers.—Mrs D. Syme 1, Airs Fever 2, Aliss V. Jackson 3. Decorated dinner table.—Aliss Connell 1, Mrs 0. Crawford 2, Aliss A Betts 3.

Decorated mantelpiece. Aliss 'Connell 1, Alis D. Syme 2, Airs O. Crawford 3.

Bowl rcse-s.—Airs E. J. Betts j, Aliss Co-nnell 2. Miss P. McKay 3. Bridesmaid’s basket.—Airs Fever 1 Airs Willis 2, Aliss V. Jackson 3. SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Judge: Airs H. Lovell (Hawera). stewards: Alesdames E. G. Beths and H. Cameron. Points prize (Mr C. O. Ekdahl’s special).—Nellie Sutherland. Hand bouquet, 12 years and over. Gowan Oldfield 1, Beatrice Oldfield 2, Nellie Sutherland 3. Bouquet, under 12 years.—Alarion Willis 1, Alay Fraser 2, Norma, Walker 3, vera Allen k.e. Bouquet, under 9 years.—Belle Innes 1, Dorothy Robertson 2, Alarion Cameron 3. Vase flowers.—Nellie Sutherland 1, Alary Crawford 2, Beatrice Oldfield and Eva Cameron 3, Alarion Willis b.c. Buttonhole—Ruby Crawford 1, Nellie Sutherland 2, Alary Crawford 3, Vera Allen h.c. Ladies’ spray. —Alary Crawford 1, Eva Cameron 2, Nellie Sutherland 3, Beatrice Oldfield h.e.

Decorated table.—ltuby Crawford 1, Eva Cameron 2, Nellie' Sutherland 3. May Fraser h.c. VEGETABLES. Judge: Mr G. H. Mills (Normanby). Stewards: Messrs D. Johnstone and J. Shearer. Points prize (Mr J. Shearer’s special) —Miss E. Washer. Cabbages, two. —Meg Robertson 1. R. Robertson 2, Mrs Francis 3. Cauliflowers, two.—Miss E. Washer Lettuce, three.—Daphne Good 1, Mis A. Betts 2, Stoddart 3. Radishes, six.—R. Robertson L and 3, Miss I>. Swadling 2. Peas, 12 nods.—Lily Mortimer 1, Miss E. Washer 2, R. Robertson 3. Potatoes, six tubers. Miss E. d asher 1. M . Good 2, Stoddart 3. Rhubarb, six stalks.—A. Betts 1 St-ddart 2. Miss E. Washer 3. Collection, six varieties.—Miss E Washer 1. Broad beans, six pods.—Miss E Washer 1. Carrots, three.—Miss E. Washer 1, R. Robertson 2. White turnips, three— Miss E. Washer Strawberries, six.—D. Swadling 1, Mrs Dnndas 2. Gooseberries, twelve.—r Miss Gladys Simons 1. Marion Cameron 2, Jack Shearer 3. Asparagus.—A. Betts 1. CUT FLOWERS. Judges: Mrs. R. Donald (Manaia) and Mr. G. H. Mills (Normanby). Stewards: Mrs. T. Allan and Mr. E. G. Betts. Points prize (Mr. H. Betts’ special). T. Fever (45) 1, Mrs. T. Allan _ Sweet peas, cream or white.—Mrs. H. Calder 1, Mrs. Dnndas 2, Miss G. Lees 3. Sweet peas, pink or rose. —Mrs. T. Allan 1, Miss Lees 2, A. Sutherland 3.

Sweet peas, crimson or scarlet. —ASutherland 1, Miss Lees 2. Mrs. T. Allan 3. Sweet peas, orange or salmon. —A. Sutherland 1, Mrs. H. Calder 2, Miss Lees 3. Sweet peas, lavender.—Miss D. Swad‘mS L Mrs. H. Washer 2, A. Sutherland 3. , Sweet peas, three varieties. —Miss. Lees 1 and 2, A # Sutherland 3. Sweet peas, six varieties. —Mrs HWasher 1, Miss G. Lees 2, Mrs. Calder O. Sweet peas, twelve varieties. —A. Sutherland 2, Mrs. Calder 3 Gladioli.—Mrs. Chrystal ’l Airs Fever 2. ’ Carnations.—Airs. R. Shearer 1, Aliss Swadlmg 2. Christmas lilies. —Airs. Houlahan 1. Arum lilies—Airs. AlcKav I, Airs. T. Allan 2, Airs. Fever 3. Aquilegia.—Airs. H. AVasher 1, Airs. E. Betts 2, Aliss L. Phillips 3. Antirrhinums. —Miss Lees 1 and 2, Marion Cameron 3. Candytuft.—Airs. Fever 1, Airs T Alan 2. , '

_ G e rberas.—Aliss A. Betts 1, Miss R Aims 2, Airs. Francis 3.

Azaleas.—Mrs. D. Syme 1 Airs. Fever 2, Airs.. T. Allan 3. , Wallflowers—Mrs. H. AVasher 1, Airs. Fever 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3 Rhododendrons.—Airs. D. Syme 1 Aliss A. Betts 2.

Geums.—Airs. H. AVasher 1, Airs T. Allan 2, Airs. J. Smillie 3. Delphiniums.—Airs. T. Allan 1, Aliss Lees 2, Airs. Fever 3. Geraniums.—Airs. Fever 1. Miss A. Betts 2, Aliss D. Swadling 3, Pelargoniums.—Airs. Fever’ 1, Airs. H. Sharp -2, Aliss Lees 3. Gallardias.—Airs. Fever 1. Esehscholtzia.—Mrs. T. Allan 1 and 3, Airs. Fever 2.

Bulbs and tubers. —Mrs. Fever 1 Airs. T. Allan 2 and 3. Nemesia. —A. Sutherland 1 Airs Francis 2. Aliss A. Betts 3 Nastxirtiums.—Mrs. H: Washer 1, Airs. W. Crawford 2, Airs. T. Allan 3. Pansies. Airs. H. Washer 1, Miss Lees 2, Airs. Fever 3. Pentstemcns.—Mrs T. Allan 1. Poppies.—Airs. Fever 1 Airs. T. Allan 2 Aliss Lees 3.

Schizanthus.—Airs. H. Washer 1, Airs. T. Allan 2.

Scabiosa.—Miss Lees 1 Sweet WiUmms.—Mrs. H. Washer 1 and 2. Mrs. D. Syme 3. . Stocks.—Airs Fever 1 and 2, Airs. W. Crawford 3.

Violas.—Airs. Fever 1, Miss Lees 2, Airs. Innes 3.

Verbenas.—Airs. H Washer 1, Ednaera Mortimer 3. Collection of cut blooms.—Mrs. Fever IT?l.rs. 1 T ? l . rs .- Hj Washer 2, Mrs. Calder 3 Daisies.—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. H. Sharp 2. Aliss A Betts 3 Tims. Japanese.—Airs. T. Allan 1. Flowering shrubs.—Airs. Fever 1 Mrs. D. Syme 2, Miss A. Betts 3. Linaria. Airs. T. Allen I and 2.

BOUQUETS AND DECORATIVE. Judge: Airs. H. Lovell (Hawera). Stewards: Alesdames E. G. Betts and H. Cameron. _ _ Points prize (rose bowl presented by 1 rnu ' Lees >—Miss Connell (Eltham). n v ™ es oi? flowers.—Miss A. Betts 1, Airs. 0. Crawford 2 Hand bouquet.—Airs. Willis 1 and 3, Aliss Connell 2.

. F i-' ai letter S.—Mrs. Fever I, Aliss Connell 2, Miss P. AlcKav 3 Ladies’ spray.—Mrs. 0. Crawford 1, Airs. D. Syme 2, Miss Connell 3 Gent’s buttonhole.—Airs.- Willi s 1, Aliss 0. Jackson 2, Mrs. H. Sharp 3. 1 id °f flowers— Airs. 0. Crawford L and 3, Airs. Chrystal 2 1 B ° wl of sweet peas.—Alr s . H. Calder l. Airs. Dundas 2, Dorothy Robertson HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge.- hrs W. J. Hill (Manaia). stewards: ALesdames A. Lees and it. Washer. Points prize (Mr J. Crighton’s special) —Mrs T. Innes. Sweets, collection—Gowan Oldfield 1, Miss D. AicKay 2, Aliss E. Alien 3 1 lum pudding, boiled.—Airs H. Canieron 1, Aliss Jones 2, Airs 'l. limes 3. I lum pudding, steamed. —Airs H oameron 1, ALr s T. i mies 2 , Mrs J ’ shearer 3. Pikelets.—Bertha. Better 1, Airs J shearer 2, Aliss R, Mills 3. Scones. —Airs T. Innes 1, Mrs Edvards 2, Mrs D. AicKay 3. „ Scones, girdle.—Miss E. Allen l and Sponge troll. —Aliss Jones 1. Alls Innes 2 and 3. ' Sponge asndwich.—Airs Pennv i, Aliss Jones 2, Aliss E. Mills 3. Brown sponge sandwich.—Aliss Jones I, Miss R. AliLls 2, Aliss E. Alien 3 hamny cake.—Aliss D. AicKay-1. Mrs J. Shearer 2, Airs W. Baker 3 Poundcake.—Airs H. Cameron 1, Alias D. Hoskin 2, Airs J. Shearer 3 Seed cake.—Airs Johnstone 1, Airs 11. Cameron 2, Airs AicKay 3 Jam tarts.—Aliss Paul 1, Miss R. Mills 2, Aliss E. Allen 3. Cream puffs.—Airs Penny 1, Aliss R Mills' 2, Aliss E. Allen 3. Shortbread—Airs Penny 1, Airs T. Innes 2 and 3. Gingerbread cake.—Airs J. Shearer 1, Miss E. Allen 2. Collection home-made biscuits.—Airs Innes 1 and 2, Aliss D. AicKay 3. Hen's eggs, 1 dozen.—Airs Willis 1, Mrs Houlahan 2, Airs E. AVasher 3. Duck eggs, 1 dozen. — Airs A. J\-es J, Olive Good 2, Aliss E. Allen 3. Home-made butter. 11b, not sepau.tor —Airs Ougbton 1. Airs A. Lees 2.