AUTUMN BLOOMS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 2 May 1925, Page 2

AUTUMN BLOOMS.

DISPLAY AT KAPONGA. CROQUET CLUB’S SHOW. A SUCCESSFUL EFFORT. Thronged with admiring spectators who attended to view the exhibits of chrysanthemums and autumn blooms at the show conducted by the Kaponga Croquet Club, the Kaponga, Town Hall presented an animated and attractive scene yesterday. Almost every class in the compact schedule was well represented, and the grouping of autumn tints afforded an exceedingly pleasing display, which was the subject of complimentary remarks by all in attendance. Mr W. Moss, of Ngaere, who judged the chrysanthemums, cut blooms and pot plants section, was very favourably impressed with the standard of the exhibits as a whole, and considered the chrysanthemums were an outstanding merit, particularly in view of the advanced stage of the season. He made special mention of the champion bloom, an exquisite white Japanese William Turner specimen shown by Mrs R. Sulzberger, which he described as faultless, though he found it difficult to differentiate between the champion bloom and that shown hv Mrs C. E. Rowe, the latter being a close second. The pot plants exhibits wer© also of a. good standard, th© asparagus ferns being particularly fine, while the decorative section afforded an artistic grouping which reflected much credit on the exhibition. Though the classes in the cookery department were not numerous, each attracted storng entries and keen competition ruled. As a special exhibit, Mr Moss showed an assortment of ornamental shrubs, chrysanthemums, dahlias and ericas, all of which attracted much attention.

, The show was officially opened by Mi- 0. J. Hawken, M.P. During the evening session proceedings were enlivened by side-shows and competitions, which added to the general interest, and together with sales from stalls, and an auction sale conducted by Mr G. P. took, materially assisted in the financial results. With the proceeds of previous efforts during th© club campaign, the net results of the show will be sufficient to defray the cost of preparing the lawn. An appropriate musical programme was rendered by Mrs Evans’ orchestra. The show was capably organised by a. large committee directed by Mrs R. D. Dagg and Miss E. Law, who, shared the secretarial duties in which they were assisted by Messrs S. Death, and C. S. Sweets ancl jeonfectiuneryfwjb.mil,,tfid Hill. Those in charge of stalls were as follow: Sweets and confectionery, Mrs C. S. Hill; hoop la, Mrs R,. G. Cook and Mr A. Parker; produce, Mrs A. Powell and Miss Barr; tub, Mesdames Hawke and Adams, while a number qf , energetic enthusiasts, canvassed support for various competitions. Supper and afternoon tea rooms were superintended by Mesdames A. E. Moss and T. Tattersall. Mrs W. E, Hollard (president) and <al! club members wish to thank exhibitors,. the general public and all who assisted with the show for the support accorded. The list of awards is as follows: CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Judge: Mr. W. Moss (Ngaere). ' Stewards: Miss E.\ Law and Mr. L. Abbott. Points prize (Mr. \V. Mas®* special). —Mrs. G. E. Rowe (23 points) J, Mrs. P. Pitcher (13) 2. White, Japanese.—Mrs. R. Sulzberger i ana champion, Mrs. 0. E. Rowe 2,. Yellow, Japanese.—Mrs. C. E. Rowe l ,Mr,si. P. Pitcher 2. Pink, Japanese.—Mm. G. ID. Rowe 1.

Bronze or gold, Japanese.—Mrs. C. E. Rowe 1, Miss E. Law 2, Mauve or purple, Japanese.—Mrs. C. Ei, Rowe 1. Bloom ho.i otherwise specified.—Mrs. G. EL Rio,we 1, Mrs. P. Pitcher 2. Bloom, Chinese. —Mrs. P. Pitcher 1 and 2, Collection three blooms, Japanese.— Mrs.. O. E. Rowe 1, Mrs. P. Pitcher 2. Collection six blooms, Japanese.— Mrs. O. Ei. R.owe 1, Mrs. P. Pitcher 2. Collection decorative blooms. —Mrs. Ri. D. Dagg 1 and 2, Novice G 1 apas. For exhibitors who have not previously non a prize. Points prize (Messrs, Newton King Ltd.’s special).—-Airs, P. Pitcher, (2d points) Aire. T, L. Aylward (#») 2. White, Japanese.—Mrs. P. Pitcher 1, Mrs. R, Sulzberger 2. Yellow, Japanese.—Mi’s. P. Pitcher 1, Mrs. R. Sulzberger 2. Yellow, Japanese.—Airs. P. Pitcher I, Mrs. .T. L. Aylward 2. Pink, Japanese.—Mrs. P, .Pitcher 1, Bronze or ,gold, Japanese.—Mrs. P. Pitcher 1, Mrs. W- Harris 2. : Mauve or puriple, Japanese.—Mrs. T. L. Aylward 1, Mrs. P. Pitcher 2. Bloom not otherwise specified .—Mrs. P. Pitcher 1. Collection three blooms. —Mrs. P. Pitcher 1.

Collection six blooms. —'Mrs. P. Pitcher 1. CUT BLOOMS. ' Judge : Mr,. W. Mosa. (,N]gaere). Steward : Miss ,M. Bentley. Antirrhinums, six.—Mrs. T, H Fever I, Mrs. R. D. Dagg 2. Blackwell 1, Mrs. T. H, Fever 2. • Dahlias.—l). Gibson 1 and 2. Shrubs.,—Mrs. T. LL. Fever .1, Mrs. A. Powell 2. Perennials,—Mrs. 'R. D. Dagg 1, Mr®. T. H. Fever 2. -.Pansies and violas, —Rev. H. A. Moore 1, Mrs. R. D. Dagg 2. POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr. W. Mo«s (Ngaere). Steward.: Misis M. Bentley. Points prize , (Farmers’ Co-op. special).—Mr. G. E. Betts (28 points) 1, Mrs. A. Powell (3) 2. Asparagus, fine. —C. E. Be-btss.l and 2. Asparagus, coarse. —C. E. Betts 1 and 2. Begonia, flowering.—Mrs. A. Powell I. Maidenhair fern. —C. E. Betts 1 and 2.

Native fern. —C. E. Betts 1 and 2. Foliage plant.—O. B. Betts 1. Plant in bloom. —G. E. Betts 1. DECORATIVE. Jitclge : Mrs. A. Moon, (Stratford). Steward: Miss K. Evans. Bowl of cEry.saritheni unis.—Mrs. R. Sulzberger 1, Mrs. T., H. Fever 2, Miss E. Law 3, Bowl of flowers. —Mrs. T. H. Fever I, Mrs. R,. Sulzberger 2. BOwi of autumn foliage and berries. —Mrs. T. H. Fever 1, Airs. C. H. Severne 2. Vase of flowers. —Mm. R. Sulzberger 1 and 2. Arranged col lection autumn foliage and berries.—-Mrs. R.. D. Dagg I. COOKING. Judge: Airs. C. S. Hill (Kaponga). 'Steward: Airs. H. Breaver. Points prize (Mrs. J. Dawson's special).— Mrs. G. Evans (7 points) 1, Mrs. N. C. Davies (6) 2. . I Sponge sandwich, iced. —Airs. \V. E. Hollard 1, Airs. C. Evans 2, Airs. H. J. Briggs 3. Sponge sandwich, plain. —Airs. JN. C. Davies 1, Mrs. <T. Guy 2, Airs. J. Harper 3. Sponge rolls.—Mrs. N. C. Davies 1, Mrs. W. Evans 2. _ Collection isnnla.il 1 cakes. —Airs. C. Evans 1. SPECIAL CLASS. Juniper, knitted or crochet, in arfcificiial. silk (Airs. R. B. Williams’ specials).—Airs. Lowry ,1, Mass E. Melville! 2, Airs. C. H. Severn©-3.