AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 27 April 1928, Page 6

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW.

RECORD NUAIBER OE ENTRIES. I SOAIE CHOICE BLOOAIS. The Autumn Flower Show which is held annually by the _ Presbyterian Women’s Alissionary Union _ was field yesterday at the Presbyterian Hall, when a large crowd of horticultural enthusiasts were greeted with many choice exhibits, there being a record number of entries in all classes, the judges in many eases having a difficult task to deal with the many fine specimens produced, particularly in the chrysanthemum section. A feature, of the show was the outstanding success of Airs. Hayter, of Manaia, in the open classes, who received no less than seven first awards. In the novice class Mrs. Raine did exceedingly well, gaining five first prizes. The, champion bloom in tbe show, a beautiful white chrysanthemum, was the exhibit of Mrs. H. Raine. Tile energetic secretary (Airis. A. Thomson) and her band of workers had everything in smooth running ordei, and the success of the show reflected the greatest credit upon all responsible for the excellent function. The following ladies of the committee acted in the capacity of stewards in "tlic various exhibits: Chrvs-anthe-mum classes, Mrs. Tart and Aliss E. Tait; decorative classes. Alis® Ballantine and Aliss Blair; children’s classes. Miss Robertson; cut flowers section. Mrs. Coleman and Aliss Coleman; pot plants, Aliss Coleman; fruit and vegetables, Aliss At. Thomson. Air. C. Goodson, associated with Alesdames Guy Cooper and ATeWilliam, of _EI- - were the judges of the various sections, and their decisions met with universal approval. The following is the list of successful exhibitors: CHRYSANTHEAIUM CLASSES. Judge: Air. C. Goodson. Pink bloom.—Airs. Hayter (Alanaia) 1. White bloom.—Airs. Hayter 1. Yellow bloom. —Airs. Hayter I. Brown bloom. —Airs. Hayter 1. Three reflexed. —Alns. Hayter 1. j Three incurved. —Airs. Hayter 1. Six, any variety.—Airs. Hayter 1. Three, single.—Miss Al. Glass 1. The points prize; was won by Airs. Hayter. Novice Class, Chrysanthemums. Pink bloom. —Mrs. Paine 1, Mrs. Hayter 2. White bloom. —Airs. Raine 1, Airs. Hayter 2. „ . ~ Yellow bloom. —Airs- Raine 1, Arnold Hunter 2. ~ Brown bloom. —Airs. Rame 1, Aliss Al. Thomson 2. . Six, any variety.—Airs. Raine 1, Miss Al. Thomson 2. The points prize was won by Airs. Raine. DECORATIVE CLASSES. Judges: Alesdames G. Cooper and McWilliam. Bowl of flowers, open.—Aliss J. Downey 1, Airs. A. Young 2, Airs. ,A. Hunter 3. Bowl of flowers., novice.—Alas ter J. Young 1, All's. Aiurdoch 2. Bowl of ooscos. —Aliss Buchanan 1. Basket of leaves and berries. —Aliss Downey 1, Airs. A. Thomson 2. Bridesmaid basket. —Airs. A. Thomson 1. Vase of violets. —Aliss Gould 1. Table, open.—Airs. C. H. Washer 1, Aliss J. Downey 2. Mantelpiece.—Aliss Joan Downey 1, Airs. J. C. Hobbs 2. Vase of flowers. —Alis Buchanan 1, Aliss Downey 2. Decorated umbrella.—Aliss Gould 1, Miss Easton 2. Hat, natural flowers, etc. —Aliss Gould 1, Aliss Downey 2. Bridal bouquet.—Aliss Grindrod 1, Mrs. Willis 2.

Wreath.—Airs. A. Thomson 1, Aliss Grindrod 2. Hand bouquet.—Aliss Grindrod 1, Aire. Willis 2. Victorian nosegay.—Airs. Willis 1 and 2. Buttonhole.—Aliss Gould 1, Airs. Willis 2. Ladies’ posey. —Mis Grindrod and Aliss Gould 2: Basket, of fruit. —Alisa Al. Leece and Airs. A. Thomson (equal) 1. Bridal arm, spray.—Airs. Willis 1. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Judge : Air. C. Goodson. Bowl of flowers.—Mary Thomson 1, Wenda Scott 2, Jill Hunter 3. Buttonhole. —Wenda Scott J > Al. Leece 2.

Ladies’ spray or posev.—Alary Thomson I, W. Scott 2. Victorian nosegay.—Jill Hunter 1, W. Scott 2, Al, Thomson 3. Vase of flowers. —Al. Thomson 1, Jilf Hunter 2, Nancy Gray 3. Basket of leaves and berries.—W. Scott 1, Jill Hunter 2, Al. Thomson 3. Vase of flowers, mantelpiece.—Alargaret Aiurdoch 1, Jill Hunter and Arthur Gould (equal) 2,

Bridesmaid’s basket. —W. Scott 1 Jill Hunter and Alary Scott (equal) 2, Vase of violets. —Jill Hunter 1, W. Scott 2.

Bowl of flowers, under 10. —M. Murdoch 1, J. Grindrod 2. Bowl of flowers, novice.—Audrey McLaren 1, K. Pierce 2. Vase of flowers, Turuturu school. — Joyce Mclntyre 1, Judith Eyson 2, Y. Walsdorf 3. Vase of flowers, Galt Street school. — Audrey Stewart 1, J. Laurenson 2, G. Butwell 3.

Miniature rock garden, iris plants.— Jill Hunter 1, W. Scott 2, M. Thomson 3.

Points prize.—Wenda Scott 19, Jill Hunter 18. CUT FLOWERS SECTION. Judge: Mr. C. Goodson.

Six varieties.—Mrs. Hunter 1, Miss Pettigrew 2. Twelve varieties. —ill's. Livingston 1, Miss Pettigrew 2. Collection of heaths. —Mary Thomson 1, Edith Tait 2. Collection of violas. —Wenda Scott I. Shrubs. —Mary Thomson 1, Mrs. M. Hunter 2. Best bloom.—Mrs. Willis 1. Pink and red. —Mrs M. Hunter 1, Mrs. Willis 2.

Yellow and brown. —Miss Pettigrew 1. Blue and purple.—Mrs. Livingston 1. Children’s special, geranium, dahlia, chrysanthemum.—Mary Thomson 1. Points prize.—Mary Thomson. HYDRANGEA SECTION. Judge: Mr. C. Goodson. ! Collection. —Mrs. Hunter 1, Mary Thomson 2 Blue.—M iss Mervyn Leeeo 1, -Mrs. Bourke 2. White. —Miss Relvin Collins 1. Autumn tinted. —Miss M. Thomson 1, Miss Mervyn Leeee 2. P'oints prize.—Misses M Thomson and M. Leece equal. POT PLAATS. Judge: Mr. O. Goodson. Maidenhair fern. —Wenda Scott 1, Mary Thomson 2. Flowering begonia.—Mrs. Willis 1, Mrs. Hunter 2. Foliage begonia. —Mrs. Willis 1. Flowering plant,—Mrs. M. Hunter

1, Airs. Willis 2. Foliage plant.—Airs. Willis 1. FRUIT. Judge; Air. C- Goodson. Cooking apples. —Air. A. Thomson 1, Airs. 11. E. Johnston 2. Dessert apples.—Master Leece 1. Pears. —Aliss AlcC’allum 1, Air. A. Thomson 2. Lemons. —Air. G. Hunter (Waveriey) t, Aliss E. Tait 2. Walnuts.—Mrs. Whitlock 1 and 2. Russet apples. —Alaster D. Leece 1. Points prize.—Alaster D. Leece. VEGETABLES. Judge : Air. C. Goodson. Carrots. —Airs. Willis 1, Airs. Bourke 2.

Onions. —Airs. Brogden 1 and 2. Pumpkin.—Airs. Al. Hunter 1, Air D. P. Whitlock 2. Alarrow. —Aliss Swadling 1. Cabbage.—Airs. Willis 1, Alaster A Gould 2.

Potatoes. —Airs. Willis 1, Aliss AlcCallum 2.

Pansnips.—Mrs. Willis 1, Arthur Gould 2.

jl axsmps. myiis. »y -xx-i uum Gould 2. Points prize.—Airs. Willis. Mrs. Willis won the P.W.AI.U. bowl for tbe most points scored in the whole show. The points gained were 42. Aliss Alary Thomson gained second place with 37 points. DISPLAY AT RAHOTU. CONDUCTED BY AIETHODIST LADIES’ GUILD. The display of chrysanthemums in the Euhotii Hall yesterday was very fine indeed and many compliments were paid the ladies of the Aletliodist Guild, under whose aegis the show was held. The judge, Mr F. J. Alorshead, of New Plymouth, was much impressed with the array of blooms and said the quality and range were both worthy cf special commendation. Air H. Stanners, of Eltbam, won the reserve championship for best bloom in the show.

In opening the show, Rev. W. W. Avery, of Bltliam, congratulated tbe district on the advance made since the first show three years ago. He urged all growers to give their time to securing the very best blooms, for it was just as easy and much more, pleasant to grow good than poor flowers. In the novice class- Mr H. Stanners secured first prize for white bloom and Aliss E. Putt, of Warea, scored in most of the other classes. Air C. E. Harvey, New Plymouth, Mrs Andrews and Mrs T. Putt, Warea, divided the honours in the.open classes.