SUMMER BLOOMS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 3 December 1925, Page 6

SUMMER BLOOMS.

OKAIAWA PRESBYTERIAN SHOW

an attractive display

Thronged with admiring visitors who were unanimous in their praise of the beautiful and varied array of summer blooms, the Okaiawa Town Hall presented an animated and attractn o scene yesterday afternoon and evening on the occasion of the annual flower show arranged under the auspices of the Okaiawa Presbyterian Church, and the joint secretaries (Miss G. J. Ceos and Mr T. limes), together with ho other workers who comhined in the organisation and administration pi Uio function, are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. Though, as was only to he expected in view of the inclement weather conditions ruling during the early part ot the season, there was a slight decrease in the volume of entries as compaied with the previous year, the quality ot the exhibits was equal to the highest standard in the history of the show. All classes in the floral and decorative sections were well represented, and keen competition ruled. The iudg© of the floral sections (Mr A. S. Rogers, of Hawera) expressed himself in conversation with a mar representative as very highly pleased with the general display. Mr Rogers intimated that, while the outstanding feature was provided by the rose classes, in which many perfectly balanced blooms showing approved texture and substance were exhibited, the standard throughout all sections was of a high merit. In almost every instance he had been compelled to exercise very exacting discrimination in giving his awards, and he considered the quality maintained reflected great credit upon the growers, particularly in view of the unfavourable weather conditions which have been experienced this season. In the decorative section the .nidge (Mrs A. S. Rogers! was also unstinted in her praise of the work exhibited. She considered that the exhibits gave evidence of careful preparation and excellent taste on the part of the various entrants, and was particularly pleased with the high standard reached in the school children.’s classes, i The points prize of a- silver teapot 'presented bv Messrs Blair and Sellar for award to tbe family scoring the I most points over all classes was annexed "by Mrs T. H. Fever, of Eltham, I who scored heavily in the sweet neas 'and cut blooms sections, Mrs T. Allan and family, of Okaiawa, being tbe run-ners-up for the trophy. _ Another notable exhibitor was Miss R. Mills (Tokaora), who by a margin 'of two points defeated Mrs AV. D. Foreman (Lepperton) in the initial contest for Messrs Bennett and Sutton’s silver cup, awarded as the points prize in the rose section. Miss Mills’ exhibits' included beautiful specimens of “Duchess of Wellington,” '“Avoca,” “Madame Edouard Heriot,” “Mrs Franklin Denniston,” “Margaret Dickson Hamil, ! “Queen Alexandra,” and ‘Hon. Ina Bingham.” Under the terms of the award the cup is far annual com- . petition, and may be won outright it secured twice by an exhibitor. It was presented this year to replace the donors’ similar trophy which became the property of Miss Mills at the previous show. . . , The single bloom championship of the rose classes, carrying the special prize donated bv Mr E. J. Meuli, was. won by Mrs E. J. Betts., of Okaiawa. with a perfectly proportioned Chateau d e Cl os Vougeot,” a richly-toned scarlet, black shaded b’oom of velvety texture, known as the darkest of the hybrid tea roses. ‘During the evening session a.n appreciated entei tainment was rendered by a party representing the Manaia Choral Society, under the conductorship of the Rev. J. D. Smith. I he programme included the chorus numbers, “Oh Who will O’er the Downs P’ , “All Among the Bariey,” “Old Mother Hubbard,’’ and “The Carnival.” The •Rev Smith contributed the solos ‘ A Tinker’s Song,” and “The Admiral’s Story”; Mr B. Badland sang “Red Devon by the Sea,” Airs N. Innes, Miss B. Bridge and Messrs Smith and Badland were heard in the humorous quartette “Prophundo Basso”; Miss Will- and Mr H. Wills contributed tb e duet “The Barcarolle” ; Mr J. Forrester rendered in humorous vein the monologues ‘‘A Slight Mistake, “On Lying,” and “An Ode to Spring” and a pianoforte solo was played by the accompanist, Miss Mara Mackv. Others of th e party udiose names have nut already been mentioned were : Mesdantes S. Mead, J. Aleu'i, Miss M. Mead and Mr N. Humphreys. Activities which added to the general success of the show were a sweets stall, conducted by Mesdantes Innes and G. Good, a produce stall conducted by Mr R. Penny, and the refreshment booth, where a bevy of attendants under the direction of Airs J. Oughton gave appreciated service to large numbers of patrons. Competitions held during the afternoon and evening were won by the fo 1 - ioiving : Ladies’ nail-driving. Mrs Warner. Gents’ nail-driving.—Mr C. Gaskin. Sheep guessing (sheep lent by Mi - G. Good). —Air G. Oldfield, guessed correct weight, 671 lbs. Guessing weight of cake. —Air T. Fraser, Air D. Johnson and Mr C. AleCullum guessed correct weight, 411bs, the last named winning the draw. Length of rope.—Mr Thomas, who guessed 69fb 6in., correct length being 69 ft. Peas in a bottle.—Aliss L. Foreman, who guessed 459, correct number being 462. Length of wool.- —-Airs R. Shearer, who guessed nearest to 53ft 9in., the correct length. The awards were as follow: ROSE CLASS. (Judge: Air A. S. Rogers, Hawera). (Stewards: Mr and Airs Sutherland). Points Prize (Messrs Bennett- V-nd Sutton’s cup).—Aliss Ruth Alills (Tokaora), 17 points, 1 ; Airs W. D. Foreman (Lepperton), 15 [joints, 2; Aliss G. McCaTum (Inaha), 9 points, 3. Champion bloom (Mr J. E. Meuli’s special).—Airs E. J. Betts (Okaiawa). Bloom, white, cream or yellow.—Edna Washer 1, Mrs W. D. Foreman 2, Oka.iawa School 3. Room, red oi; pink.—Okaiawa School 1, Aliss G. Lees 2, Aliss Ruth Alills 3. Bloom, single.—Aliss McCallum I, Miss Mills 2, Miss A. Betts 3. Cimbing,' three varieties. —Aliss M. McCallum 1, Miss Mills 2, Alr s J. K. Meuli 3. Collection of Ramblers.—Airs Washer 1, Airs Fever 2, Aliss Alills 3. ‘ Roses, three varieties (Air ,T. Shearer’s special).—Okaiawa School I, < Mrs Foreman 2, Miss AlcCalhim 3. 1 Six varieties (Mr J. AleCallmn’s special). —Airs Foreman 1, Okaiawa . School 2, Airs Francis 3. i Three varieties named (Mr J. Shearer’s special).—Airs H. Washer 1, < Miss Alills 2, Aliss AlcCallum 3. j Six varieties, named (Air J. B. Alurdoch’s specials).—Miss Alills 1, Mrs ; Foreman 2. i Three varieties, red. —Airs Foreman 1, Airs Francis 2, Aliss Alil's 3. s Three varieties, yellow (Alessrs Hod- e . der and Tolley’s specials).—Airs Foreman 1, Mrs Francis 2, Miss Alills 3. J Co'lection (Duncan and Davies’ spe- 1 cial). —Airs E. Betts 1, Miss A. Betts 2, Miss Mills 3. j

Co 1 lection, six named varieties, for those who- have not previously won a prize in this class (Mr G. H. Aleuli’s special). —Mrs E. Betts 1, Miss Mills 2, Aliss McCallum 3. SWEET PEAS. (Judge- Mr A. S. Rogers. Steward: Mrs E. J. Betts). Points prize (Mr s Lovell’s special).—Mrs T. 11. Fever (Eltham), 20 points, ]; Mrs 11. Calder (Eltham), 17pts, 2; Mrs C. Willis (Ma-tapu), 6 pts., 3. Sweet Peas, cream or white.—Airs Calder 1, Airs Fever 2, Mrs AVilli s 3. Pink or Rose.—Airs Fever 1, Airs Calder 2, Miss A. Betts 3. Crimson or scarlet. —Mrs Calder 1, Airs Fever 2, Mi's Wil's 3. Grange or salmon. —Airs Fever 1, Aliss G. Lees 2. Three distinct varieties.—Airs Calder 1, Airs Fever 2. Aliss Bett s 3. Six distinct varieties (H.B. Clothing Co.’s special). —Airs Calder 1, Airs Fever 2. Twelve distinct varieties (Airs Lovell’s specials).—Airs Calder 1, Mrs AVillis 2, Airs Allan 3. Alaroon or purp'e.—Airs Fever 1, Airs Willis 2. CUT BLOOAIS. (Judge: Mr A. S. Rogers. Stewards: Airs R. Penny and Alessrs G . Betts and T. Allan). Points prize (Air H.Bett’s special). Mrs T. H. Fever (Eltham), 102 points;. 1 • Airs T. Allan (Okaiawa), 35 points, 2; Mrs R. Donald (Alanaia.), 22 points, 3 ’ Gladioli.—Airs Fever 1, Airs T. Allan 2. „ T , Gladioli, three varieties. —Airs lever Carnations, three varieties.—Airs H. Washer 1. Mrs Fever 2, Airs Allan 3. Aquilegia (four varieties). Airs Fever 1 and 2. A. Sutherland 3. Antirrhinums, six varieties (H.odder and Tolley’s specials). —Airs Fever 1, Aliss Donald 2. Air Avery 3. Candytuft (thre e varieties). All’s Donald 1, Airs Fever 2, Airs Allan 3. Gerberu. —Airs E. Betts 1. Aza'ias —Airs D. Syme 1. A Vail flowers. —Airs Fever 1, Airs AlRhoclodendrons. —Aliss, A. Betts 1, Airs Allan 2 and 3. ' Geums. —Airs Mortimer 1, Airs Donald 2, Airs Fever 3. . . Delphinium*, three varieties.—Mrs Fever 1 and 2, Airs Allan 3 Delphinium, one variety.—Aliss McCallum 1, Alr s Fever 2, Aliss Lees 3. Geranium, single. —Airs Fever I, Aliss Betts 2, Airs Donald 3. Geranium, double. —Airs Allan 1, Mrs Fever 2, Airs Donald 3. Geraniums, collection. —Mrs Fever 1, Airs Donald 2 and 3. Pelargoniums.-—Airs Fever L and 2, Airs Donald 3. Ga-llardia. —-Airs Fever 1, Airs Sharp 2,, Airs Allan 3. Lupins. —Airs Fever 1, Airs Allan 2. Escholotzia. —Airs Fever 1, Airs Sharp 2, Airs Allan 3. Bulbs and Tubers. —Aliss AlcCalhim 1, Airs Fever 2, Airs Allan 3. Larkspur.—A. ,Sutherland 1, Airs Fever 2. Airs Allan 3. Nemesia.—A. Sutherland 1, Aliss R. Ali’ls 2, Airs Fever 3. Nasturtiums. —Airs Donald 1, All’s J. E. Aleuli 2.' Pansies. —Airs H. AVasher 1, Airs Fever 2 and 3. Poppies. —Airs Allan 1, Airs Fever 2. Poppy, Oriental.—Airs Fever 1, Air Avery 2, Airs Allan 3. Schizanthus.—Aliss 'an 2 and 37 Scabiosa. —Airs Fever 1. Sweetwilliam. —Airs Fever 1, Airs Donald 2, Mrs Allan 3. Stocks, three varieties (Air A. Fraser’s specials).—Alr s Fever 1 and 2. Stocks, one head.—Airs Donald 1 and 3. Airs Fever 2. Violas.—Airs Fever 1 and 2, Aliss Lees 3. Verbena. —A. Suthcr'and 1, Airs Fever 2 and 3. Alarigold.—Alr s Sharp 1. Peonies. —Airs J. B. Aleuli 1, Mrs Fever 2 and 3. Daisies.—Airs Syme 1, Miss McC-al-Tum 2, Airs Fever 3. Iris.—Airs Fever 1 and 3, Airs Allan 2. Linaria. —Air,, Fever 1 and 3, Airs Allan 2. Co 1 loot ion cut flowers (Mr Aloss’s special). —Airs Fever 1, Aliss Betts 2, Mrs Allan 3. Collection cut flowers, for those who have not previously won a prize in this class. —Aliss Alil's 1, Airs AVillis 2, Aliss AlcCallum 3. Collection flowering shrubs. Mrs Fever 1, Air.,- Syme 2. BOUQUETS AND DECORATIA’E. (Judge: Airs. A. S. Rogers, Hawera. Stewards : Afesdames E. G. Betts and T. Alan). Points prize (Air A. Lee’s special sa'ad bowl).—Airs O. Crawford (Okaiawa) 27 [joints, 1; Airs C. A\ r illis (Alatapn), 21. points, 2; Aliss G. Lees (Okaiawa), 15 points, 3. Bowl of roses.—Airs E. Betts 1. Mrs AVillis 2. A r ase of roses (Air T. Innes’ special). Mrs E. Betts 1. Bowl of sweet peas (Air E. J. Betts’ special).—Airs AVi'lis 1, Airs O. Crawford 2, Ai rs Calder 3. Abase of sweet pea s (Mr C. Oldfield’s specials).—Airs Calder 1. Airs Crawford 2, Mrs AVillis 3.

■ Bow l of flowers (Mr A. Fraser’s spccials). —Mrs Crawford 1, Miss G. Lees 2 and 3. Vase of flowers. —Mrs Crawford 1 " and 2. ’ Bowl of flowers, for those who have not previously won a prize in this olass. —Mrs Willis 1. r -> Bowl of Arum li'ies (Hodder and Tolley’s special).—Mrs Willis 1, Mrs > Crawford 2, Mrs F. Hoskin 3. ’ Three Abases of flowers for dinner table (Mrs E. G. Betts’ special).—Miss ; Betts 1, Miss Lees 2, Mrs Crawford 3. Decorated dinner table (Mr O. Crawford ’s special).—Miss Lees 1, Miss Betts 2, Mrsi Crawford 3. Decorated mantelpiece (Mr T. Innes’ specials).—Mrs Crawford 1 and 2. Bridesmaid’s basket (Mrs Lovell’s special).—Mrs Crawford 1. Mrs Willis 2 and 3. Floral design, letter A (Messrs Noavton King, Ltd.’s, soecials). —Mrs Willis 1, Miss McCallnm 2. Hand bouquet (Mr W. Johnston’s specials).'—Miss Lees 1, Mrs Willis 2 and 3. Lady’s soray.—Mrs Syme 1, Miss Lees 2 and 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole.—Mrs Crawford 1, Mrs Houla'han 2, Miss Lees 3. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES. (Judge : Mrs A. S. Rogers, Hawera.) (SteAvards: Mesdames H. Cameron and J. E. Meuii.) Points prize (Mr C. O. Elidahl’s special).—Ruby Crawford, 11 points, 1; Eva Cameron and May Fraser, 8 points each, 2; Gowan Oldfield and Mary Crawford, 4 points each, 3. Hand bouquet, 12 years and «A r er (Mr H. Cameron’s specials).—Gowan Oldfield 1, Eaui Cameron 2. Bouquet, under 12 years (Mr H. Cameron’s specials).—Edna Cameron 1, May Fraser 2, H. Willis 3. Bouquet, under 9 years (Mr Allen’s specials).—Bell Innes 1, Mavis Francis 2, Marion Cameron 3. Vase of floAvers (Mr G. Oldfield’s special).—Eva Cameron 1, May Fraser 2 and 3. Buttonhole (Mr Oldfield’s special).—- 1 Mary Crawford 1, Terry Houlahan 2, Eva Cameron 3. Lady’s spray.—Ruby Crawford 1, Eva Cameron 2, Gowan Oldfield 3.

Decorated table (Mr W. Johnston’s special).—Ruby Crawford 1, May Fraser 2, Mary Crawford 3. Decorated mantelpiece (Mr Johnston’s special).—May Fraser 1. Bridesmaid’s basket. —Ruby Crawford 1. VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr A. S. Rogers, Hawera.) (Stewards: Messrs D. Johnston and J. Shearer.) Points prize (Messrs Newton King, Ltd.’s, special).—Mr H. Bette (Okaiawa), 15 points, 1; Mr G. B. Stoddart, 9 points, 2. Cabbages.—H.> Betts 1. Cauliflowers. —H. Betts 1. Lettuce. —Willie Fever 1, E. Betts 2, G. B. Stoddart 3. Radishes.—Mrs.J. Shearer 1. Peas.—Betty Catran 1 and 2, G. B. Stoddart 3. Potatoes (Mr J. Shearer’s special). Douglas McCalluni 1, Edna M asher 2, Marjorie Fraser 3. Rhubarb. —H. Betts 1, Edna Washer 2, G. B. Stoddart 3. Collection vegetables (Mr J. Shearer’s specials).—Edna "Washer 1, Mrs Penny 2. Broad beans.—H. Betts 1, Allan Catran 2. Carrots.—G. B. Stoddart 1, Athol Robertson 2. White turnips.—G. B. Stoddart 1. Strawberries. —Bruce Barclay _ 1, Marion Dundas 2. Mrs J. E. Meuli 3. Gooseberries.—Eileen 'Williams 1, Douglas McCallum 2. Athol Robertson 3. Asparagus.—H. Betts 1. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judge: Mrs. W. Hill, Man.aia.) (Stewards: Mrs A. Lees and Miss Cameron.) Points Prize (Mr. J. Oiighton’s special). —Mrs. JT. Allan (O'kaiawa), 23 points, 1 ; Mass R. Mills (Tokaora) IS points, 2; Hazel Cameron (Okaiwa), 15 points, 3. Sweets, collection (Alns E. ’Washer’s special).—Mrs. Allan 1. Plum Pudding, boiled, (Mrs. E. J. Meuli's special).—Hazel Cameron 1, Mrs. Allen 2. Mrs. W. J. Oldfield 3. Plum Pudding, steamed, (Air. A. Fraser’s special).—Hazel Cameron 1, Mrs. Donald 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Pikelets.—Airs. Allan 1, Miss R. Mills 2. ;

Scones (Mrs. Penny’s special).—Airs Oldfield 1, Miss Mills 2. Scones, girdle.—Airs. Allen 1 and 2, Miss Mills 3. Scones, collection of six varieties. — Airs. Oldfield 1, Alms Alills 2. Sponge Roll.—Airs. Allan 1. Aliss Alills 2. Sponge Sandwich (Airs. Fever’s specials). —Mrs. Allan I, Airs. T. Fraser 2, Hazel Cameron. 3. Brown Sponge Sandwich. —Hazel Cameron 1, Mists Mills 2, Airs. Allan 3. Family Cake (Airs. El. Washer’s special) . — Mrs. J. Shearer 1, Hazel Cameron 2, Airs.- Oldfield 3. Rich Cake (Mrs. Fever’s special).— Miss Mills 1, Ivy Hoskin 2, Airs. Allan 3. Seed Cake (Mrs. Innes’ special).— Hazel Cameron 1, Airs. J. Shearer 2, Aliss Alills 3. Jam Tarts. —Edna- AVasher 1, Airs. Oldfield 2, Aliss AVasher 3. Cream Puffs. —Aliss Mills 1. Shortbread (Mrs. Penny’s,special). — 0. Sutherland 1. Gingerbread Cake.—Airs J. Shearer 1, Airs. R. Shearer 2. Airs. Oldfield 3. Hen’s eggs, six.:—Mrs. AVillis 1, Airs Howl aha n 2, Cyril Betts 3. Home-made Butter, not separated.— Mrs. Innes 1, Airs. Francis 2, Airs. Oug.hton 3. Home-made Butter, separated.—Airs T. Fraser 1.