SPRING BLOOMS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 29 September 1928, Page 6

SPRING BLOOMS.

SIXTH SHOW AT KAPONGA. A MERITORIOUS EXHIBITION. The -sixth annual spring show, held under the auspices of the Kaponga Methodist -Show Society, in the Town Hall yesterday was an unqualified success. Hampered at the outset by most unfavourable weather conditions from the growers ’ point ot view, the exhibits were necessarily down in numbers, but the quality of -the bloomy staged not -only left nothing to be desired, but provided an exhibition of outstanding merit. In addition to the benched competitive exhibits, the display 'w as heightened by a superb collection ot daffodil blooms by the veteran grower, Mr R. Gibson, of Manaia, and an exhibition of pot plants and Cut flowers by Mr W. Moss, of (Ngaere. Both these gentlemen acted in the capacity of judges of competitive exhibits. In 'the daffodil section the honours were carried off t>y iMessrs A. 'Chrystal and R. Lewis, of Eltham, and Miss M. Craig, of Pultengahu. Mr -Chrystal won the Hockin Daffodil Challenge Cup and the- special trophy for the champion daffodil bloom, the latter with a superb specimen of the “Nctylenc ” -variety. In this exhibitor’s winning collection of twelve varieties, a vase of three containing a specimen of “Ivantara,” “Clarion” and‘“Swaniey Perfection” varieties was worthy of more than passing notice. Mr 'R. Lewis (Eltham) secured the Challenge Rose Bowl for most points in daffodils, with nine firsts and eleven seconds. ' " ‘ . Miss M. Craig (Pukengahu), the third most successful 'competitor (in daffodils, secured nine firsts and five seconds. In the absence of the Hon. O. J. Ilawken, Minister of Agriculture, who was prevented from attending by prossur© of Parliamentary duties, the show was officially opened by the president (Rev. P. j/Cos’suni). •All arrangements for the Successful conduct of the show were in the capable hands of the secretary and treasurer (Mr N. C. Davies), while the various stalls and departments were controlled bv Mesdames L. Shepherd and J J. DaVison (sweets), Mrs J. Guy, and Miss A. Myhill (fancy goods), Mrs C. Tonkin and Miss Davies (cakes), Misses B. Cossum and M. Harding (parcels), Mesdames I. Evans- and G. P. Cook (supervisors), and a committee Of ladies (tea'room). During the evening session selections were rendered by the Kaponga Municipal Band, under 'Conductor P. 11. | V. Harding,' and proceedings were fur-i ther ©nlivened by the presentation of | special prizes and decisions of the following competitions:—

Sight reading (higher standards).— Doris Guy; lower standards, Phyllis Hardipg. Recitation. —Phyllis Harding 1, Ken Harding 2. Pegging clothes on line. —Mr IV. Sadler 1, Mr J. Tattersall 2. Bed-making. —Mr A. Hcydon 1, Mr J. Tattersall 2. LIST OF AWARDS. The prize list was as follows: — DAFFODILS. 'Section 1. Judge, Mr Robert Gibson (Manaia); Stewards, Mesdames R. D. Dagg, J., P. Gibson and E. L. Abbott. Twelve varieties. —A. -Ohrystall (Eltham) 1, R. Lewis (Eltham) 2. -Six varieties.—R. Lewis 1, Miss M. Craig (Pukengahu) 2. Three varieties. —R. •Lewis 1, Miss Craig 2. Long trumpet, yellow. —Miss Craig 1, R. Lewis 2. Long trumpet, bi-eolour or white. — Miss D. Swadling (Ilawcra) 1, B. Lewis' 2. Long trumpet, three varieties. —Miss Craig I, R. 'Lewis 2. Long trumpet, six varieties. —R. Lewis .1, Miss Crain- 2. Incomparabilis.—Miss Craig 1, E. Lewis 2.

Incomparabilis, three varieties—Miss Craig I, R. Lewis 2. “ Incomparabilis, six varieties. —Miss Craig 1, R. 'Lewis 2.

Barrii. —R. Lewis 1. Barrii, three varieties.—E. Lewis I. Leedsii.—E. Lewis 1, Miss Craig 2. ‘Leedsii, three varieties.—bliss Craig 1, R. Lewis 2. Leedsii, six varieties.—R. Lewis 1. Polyanthus (or bunch-flowered). — Miss Craig 1, -R. Lewis 2. Polyanthus, three varieties. —Miss Craig 1, -R. Lewis 2. Poetieus (Pheasant’s Eye variety).— R. Lewis I, Miss Craig 2. Poetieus, three varieties. —R. Lewis 1.

Double. —(Miss 'Craig 1, R. Lewis 2. Double, three’ varieties. —‘Miss 'Craig 1, R. Lewis 2. Any other variety.—Miss D. iSwadling; 1 and 2. 'Novice class. —Mrs C. Tonkin (Rape nga) 1, Mrs J. P. Hibson (Kaponga) 2. Section 11. (Pot children under 16 years.) Six varieties. —Lincoln Lewis 1, Linda Davies 2. Three varieties. —Lincoln Lewis I. Long trumpet. —Lincoln Lewis 1, Linda Davies 2. Long trumpet, three varieties. —Lincoln Lewis 1. Ineomparabilis.—Lincoln Lewis 1. Incoinparabilis, three varieties. — Lincoln Lewis 1. Barrii.—Lincoln Lewis 1. Barrii, three varieties. Lincoln Lewis 1. Leedsii, three varieties. —Lincoln Lewis 1. CUT BLOOMS. Judge, Air 'W. Aloss (Xgaere); Steward, Aliss D. Swadling, Hawcra. Ranuncuuls. —Mrs R. J. M'orris (Opunake) 1 and 2. Anemones, double. —Airs Morris 1, Mr's R. G. Cook (Kaponga') 2. Anemones, single.—Mrs Luxton (Alatapu) 1, Airs Alorris 2, Mrs Tonkin 3. Hyacinths, three. —‘Aliss Craig 1 and o Hyacinth. —Aliss Craig 1 and 2. Prcesias. —Mrs Alorris 1 and 2. Tulips.—'Mrs Morris 1 and 2. Pansy.—-Mrs E. A. Pacey (Hawcra) 1 and 2, Pansies, six.—Mrs E. A. Pacev 1. Ncmesia, six.—(Stanley Betts (Raponga) 1 and 2. Violets, twelve. —Miss 'Craig 1,, Aliss Doris Guy (Kaponga) 2. Polyanthus, six.—Mrs R. J. Alorris 1. and 2. Wallflowers; four. —Airs E. A. Pacey 1 and -2. Stocks, three.—'Airs E; A. Pacey 1 and 2. Spring flowers, collection of twelve varieties. —Mrs Alorris 1, Air's Pacey 2. Flowering shrubs, collection of six varieties, —Mrs Morris 1 and 2.

POT PLANTS. Judge, Mr. W. Moss (Ngaere); steward, Miss D Swadling (Hawera). Begonia, foliage.—Mrs. A. Powell (Kaponga) 1 and 2. Flowering plant (specimen).—Mrs. A. Powell 2. Asparagus fern, fine. —Mrs. A. Powell 1 and 2. Asparagus fern, coarse.—Mrs. A. Powell 1 and 2. Foliage plant (specimen).—Miss D. Swadling 1 and 2. DECORATIVE. Judge, Mrs. W.' W. Avery (Eltliam); steward, Mrs. P. J. Cossum (Kaponga). Bowl of flowers. —Miss M. A. Quin (Eltham) 1, Mrs. N. C. Davies (Kaponga) 2. Floating bowl.—Mrs. P. J. Cossum (Kaponga) 1, Mrs. A. Powell 2. Vase of flowers. —Mrs. N. C. Davies 1, Miss M. A. Quin 2. Vase of flowers (for effect). —Mrs. Davies 1, Miss Quin 2, Mrs Cossum h.c. Bond of anemones.—Mrs. Buxton 1, Miss Quin 2. Floral design.—Mrs. A. Powell 1. Buttonhole bouquets (made by child under 14 years).—Molly Severne (Kaponga) 1, Ben Stahners (Kaponga) 2, Marjory Cook (Kaponga) Ti.c. Decorated table.—Mrs. Cossum 1, Miss Quin 2, Mrs;. Davies h.c. Decorated basket.- —Miss Quin 1, Miss Linda- Davies 2, Miss Sadie Bertie (Kaponga) h.c. PRESERVES AND PRODUCE. Judge, Mrs. A. V. Tait (Kaponga); stewards, Mesdames J. J. Davison and N. C. Davies (Kaponga). Home-made jams, three varieties.— Mrs. C. H. Brewer (Kaponga) 1. Home-made jellies, three varieties. —Mrs. Brewer 1. Preserved fruit, three varieties.— Mrs. Brewer 1. Lemon cheese. —Mrs. B. Mansden (Ka.ponga) ], Mrs. E. Alhon (Kaponga) 2. Pickles, three, assorted.—Mrs. Brewer 1. Tomato sauce. —Mrs. J. P. Gibson 1. Butter, private dairy.—Mrs. J. Guy (Kaponga) 1, Mns. F. Alhon 2. Duck eggs, heaviest.—Mrs. J. P. Gibson 1. Hen eggs, heaviest. —Miss D. Swadling I.‘ Home-made soap.—Mrs. E. Boyle (Kaponga) 1 and 2.

lIREAD, CAKES, ETC. Judge, Mrs. AV. Curd (Stratford); stewards, Mesdames X. C. Davies and J. J. Davison. Home-made bread.—Mrs. B. Alarsden 1, Mrs. T. Henry 2. Home-made brown bread. —Mrs. M. Bourke 2. 1 Nut bread.—Mrs. E. Albon 1, Mrs. i E. Boyle 2. Seed cake.—Mi’s. E. Boyle 1, Mrs. M. Bourke 2. ♦ Family cake. —Mrs. D. Rolf 1, Mrs. ' Seagar 2, Mrs. M. Bourke 3. Sultana cake. —All's. J. P. Gibson 1, Mrs. Brewer 2. 1 Cocoanut cake.—Airs. E. Boyle 1, Airs. Brewer 2. Pound cake. —Airs. N. C. Davies 1, Airs. Seagar 2, Airs. T. Henry 3. Chocolate cake.—Airs. Seagar 1, Airs. Davies 2. Sponge cake.—Airs. Seagar 1, Airs. Brewer 2, Airs. Gibson 3. Cream puffs.—Airs. Seagar 1 and 2. Cocosinut ice.—Alns. Brewer 1. Apple pie.—Airs. Brewer 1, Airs. Davies 2, Airs. Henry 3. Plum pudding:—Aliss P. Alelville (Kaponga) 1, Mrs. Davies 2, Airs. Marsden 3. Pastry, collection. —Airs. Seagar 1 and 2, Mrs. Brewer 3. Pikelets.—Airs. Alarsden 1,- Airs. Gibson’2, Airs. Boyle 3. Sponge roll.—Airs. Bourke 1 and 2, Airs. Tonkin 3. Sausage roll. Airs. Seagar 1 and 3, Airs. Brewer 2. ’ Shortbread.—Airs. Bourke 1, Aliss Al. Craig 2, Airs. Alarsden 3. Date scones.—Airs. J. Guy 1, Airs. Seagar 2, Airs. Boyle 3. Girdle scones.—Airs. Seagar 1, Airs. Guv 2. Airs. Boyle 3. Plain scones.—Loris Stanners 1, Airs. Boyle 2. Airs. Guy 3. Sponge sandwich.—Mrs. Guv ] and 2. Sponge sandwich (without butter). — Airs. Guy 1. All’s. Gibson 2. FANCY WORK. Judge, Aliss Al. A. Quin (Eltham); steward, Airs. C. Tonkin. Raffia, work.—Aliss D. Swadling 1 and 2. Airs. J. P. Gibson 3. Article made from sugar sack.— Aliss O. Sandford 1. Article made from benzine tin. — Stanley Betts 1. Cushion.—Aliss 0. Sandford 1. Knitted wool jumper.—Airs. A. Denham (Riverlea) 1. Pair knitted men’s sox. —Aliss A. Cran 1.

Baby garment (wool). —Mrs. R. G. Cook 1, Mrs. M. A. Hogg 2, Miss M. Nichol 3. . , , r . „ Lady’s fancy camisole. —Miss U. Sandford 1. • Raney needlework. —Mrs. J. P. Gibson 1 and 3, Miss 0. Sandford 2. ' Pillow sham.-—Mrs. Gibson 1, Miss Sandford 2. ‘ Table centre. —Miss Sandford 1, (■Mrs. Gibson 2 and 3. Tray cloth.—Miss Sandford 1, Miss W. Waugh 2. SCHOOL SECTION. Judge" Mr. G. P. Cook (Kaponga); stewards, Mrs. R. G. Cook and Miss B. Cos sum. Drawing. Map or North Island of Zealand, showing towns (Standards V and VI). —Alice Freakley 1. Map of Africa (Standard IV). — Joan Horiore 1. 1 Drawing from' nature (Standards V and Vl).—Myrtle Coxhead 1 3 Pattie Tonkin 2. r ■ ' Object drawing, a vase (Standards IH and IV).—Bert Eliason 1, Marion Miles 2. Object drawing, a basin (Standards I and II). —Ken Catchpole 1. Crayon drawing (primer division). — lan Brewer 1. Poem, “A. Musical Instrument” (Standards V. and VI.). Phyllis Knight 1, Freda Bradford 2. Poem, “Hav Harvest'” (Standards IH and IV.)- —Mairiory Jones 1, Marion Miles 2. Poem. “The Snowflake” (Standards I. and 11.) —Maid a Wills 1, Loris Stunners 2. Essay, 300 words. “My Favourite Game” (Standards V. and VI.) —Doris Ha rear 1. Leonard Stannem 2. Essay. 250 words, “ou.r School” ('Standards 111. and IV.).—Helen Cook 1. Essay 150 words. “The Dog” (Standards T. and IT). —Jim Davieis 1. ■ SPECIAL PRIZES. Hockin Daffodil Challenge Cup, value £lO 10s. for twelve varieties (not to include polyanthus varieties). —Mr A. Ohrystal (Eltham). Winner 1927, Rev. W. W. 'Avery (Eltham). ■ ~ ■ ' Champion Moom, to be selected from all classes. —Mr A. Ohrystal (Eltham). Spring Show challenge rose howl, value £3 10s, for most points in daffo"dils.—Mr R. Lewis (Eltham). AV inner 1927, Rev. W. AV. Avery (Eltham).