HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 235, 17 September 1934, Page 11

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Havelock Institute Display SOME FINE BLOOMS The annual flower show of the Havelock North Women’s Institute was held in the Village Hall, and in spite of the adverse weather conditions, was a great success. Though tha entries were not so numerous as last year, due no doubt to the stormy weather conditions tor a tew days previous to the show spoiling many flowers, there were some beautiful blooms shown and the hall presented a gay appearance, with its table of bnghtly-hued flowers and tempting array of cookery. The stage had been screened off with greenery and flowers, which looked very cool and inviting; here afternoon tea was served. At the entrance to the hall a “bring and buy” stall, arranged by the gardening circle members, did good business in the sale of flowers. A table of the winter’s work executed by members, which comprised knitting, home-made rugs, some beautiful examples of needlework and arts and crafts work, was much admired.

At 2 o’clock Mrs. Bridgman presided over a large attendance of members, when the usual meeting business was transacted as promptly as possible. After Mrs. Bridgman had spoken on sovera important matters pertaining to the institute, Mrs. A. R. Greenwood spoke only on the more important conlenmce in Wellington, which she attended as delegate and which had been held over from the August meeting. As time was brief, Mrs. Greenwood only spoke on the more important matters which had come before tho conference, these being followed with keen interest by members. At the conclusion of the business Mrs. Bridgman declared the flower show open and, in welcoming the visitors, hoped everyone would enjoy the time spent among the exhibits.

A radio, kindly installed by Mr. Lockyer, of Hastings, very much enlivened the proceedings and was much enjoyed and appreciated. After tea had been dispensed, Mrs. Bridgmiui, in a few well-chosen words, thanked all those who had helped to make the show such a success and especially praised the gardening circle of the institute (Mrs. Frost, leader), which was responsible for the fine and artistic decoration of the stage and which also helped to prepare the hall; also Mr. P. Hunter for kindly helping to classify the exhibits, Mr. Lockyer for installing the radio, the Rev. R. B. Waugh, and Masonic Lodge for the use of tables, Mr. Toop for his invaluable help each year, and the i'udges who so kindly judged the exlibits —Dr. Scott (of Havelock North) the bulbs and flower classes, Miss McGorkindalo (Hustings) the decorative classes, and Miss May Miller (Hastings) the cooking. The prizes were then presented, Mrs. George Joll receiving; the champion card and trophy for most points in the flower section, and Miss Frances Miller the same awards in the cooking section. A prize presented by Mrs. A. J. Wells (Hastings) to a member who worked hard in the interests of the institute, without receiving any reward, was presented to Mrs. Norwell, whoso win was well deserved and popu. lar, judging by the hearty applause which Mrs. Norwell received. The champion card for the finest bloom in the show was awarded to Mrs. Greenwood for a lovely specimen of a Felspar (Leedsiik Dr. Scott remarked on the fine display of flowers exhibited. Considering the rough weather conditions which had prevailed, the collection of spring flowers was specially good and difficult to judge. The awards were won as follow: — FLOWERS. Trumpets: Three distinct varieties, two blooms each, Mrs. Wells 1; one variety, one bloom, Mrs. Biggar 1, Mrs. Wells 2, Mrs. Greenwood 3. Incomparabilis: Three varieties, two blooms each, Mrs. Wells 1; one variety, one bloom, Mrs. Biggar 1 and 2, Mrs. Greenwood 3. Barii: Three varieties, two blooms each, Mrs. Wells 1; one variety, one bloom, Mrs. Wells 1. Leedsii; Three varieties, two blooms each: Mrs. Wells 1; one variety, 1 bloom, Mrs. Greenwood 1, Mrs. Crompton 2, Mrs. Wells 3. Double daffodil: One bloom, Miss Elliott 1, Mrs. Wells 2. Polyanthus daffodil: Three varieties, two blooms each, Mrs. Crompton 1; one variety, one bloom, Mrs. Crompton 1, Mrs. Bridgman 2. Collection of daffodils: Six varieties, two blooms each, Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. Boyle 2, Mrs. Wells 3. Collection of spring flowers; Mrs. Crompton 1, Mrs. George Joll 2, Mrs. Greenwood 3, Mrs. Honeybun highly commended. Winter sweet peas; Six blooms, Mrs. George Joll 1 and 2, Mrs. Norwell 3. Violets; Mrs. Greenwood J, Mrs. George Joll 2. Anemones: Six blooms, Mrs. Boyle 1 and 2. Primroses: Three bunches, Mrs. Frost 1, Mrs. Greenwood 2. Polyanthus: Three bunches, Mrs. Frost 1, Mrs. Bone 2. Grape hyacinths: Twelve spikes, Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. A. Neilson 2, Mrs. Honeybun 3. Pansies or violas: Six blooms, Mrs. Bone 1, Mrs. Buck 2 and 3. Iceland poppies: Twelve stems, Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. Norwell 2 and 3. Decorated basket: Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. Norwell 2, Mrs. Lockyer 3, Mrs. Chapman Taylor highly commended. Best posy: Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. Renfrew 2, Mrs. Eagan 3, Mrs. Frost highly commended. Best buttonhole: Mrs. George Joll 1, Mrs. Frost 2. COOKING. Plain oven scones: Mrs. W. Bridgman 1. Mrs. Heenan 2, Mrs. T. Holmes 3. Fruit oven scones: Mrs. W. Bridgman 1, Mrs. Pickering 2, Mrs. Young 3. Pikelets: Mrs. Toulmin J, Mrs. W. Bridgman 2. Gems: Mrs. T. Holmes 1, Miss AL Neilson 2. Sponge sandwich: Plain, Miss Frances Miller 1, Mrs Toulmin 2, Mrs. Comrie 3, Mrs. Norwell highly commended; butter, Mrs. Xeilson 1. Miss E. Bridgman 2, Mrs. I’''ior ng 3. Mrs. Toulmin highly coin- • nfled. Shortbread: Mrs. Pickering ( 1. Mrs. Comrie 2 and 3. Madiera caJte: Mrs. Renfrew 1. Plain sultana cake: | Mrs. Hantier 1, Mrs. Heenan 2, Mrs. ' Renfrew 3. Date or nut loaf: Mrs. W. I A. Meads 1 and 2. Biscuits, three kinds; Miss F. Miller 1. Fancy small cakes: Miss Frances Miller 1, Mrs. T.

Holmes 2. Sausage rolls, puff pastry: Miss F. Miller 1, Mrs. Pickering 2. Jam tarts, puff pastry: Mrs. Bickering J, Miss F. Miller 2, Mrs. Heenan 3. Plate of clear toffee: Mrs. Toulmin 1, Miss M. Crombie 2. Plate of nut toffee: Miss M. Crombie 1, Mrs. Toulmin 2. Turkish delight: Miss M. Crombie 1. Mrs. Toulmin 2, Mrs. T. Holmes 3. Plate of assorted sweets: Miss AL Crombie 1, Mrs. T. Holmes 2. Heaviest hen eggs: Mrs. Crombie 1, Mrs. Greenwood 2. DISPLAY AT PUKEHOU. GREAT SUCCESS. There was a fine display of blooms nt the annual flower show ot the Pukehou Women s Institute, which was held iccently. The show was very successful, good entries being received for nil sections and these were tavoun , commented upon by the judges, Mr Hicks (flowers) and Mrs R. H. Tudu (cookery). Jhe points prizes in the various sections were awarded as follow:—Best kept garden. Airs Jarvis 1, Airs Baldwin, Snr., 2; flowers, Mrs Jarvis 1, Mrs Moore 2; cookery, Aliss Baldwin 1, Mrs C. Bainbridge 2. The following prizes were awarded:— DECORATIVE (Open.) Decorated basket: Miss Baldwin 1, Mrs Athol Williams 2, Airs Afoore 3. Decorated bowl of bulbs. Mrs E. Gray 1, Mrs Moore 2. Buttonholes: Miss Baldwin 1. Mrs E. Gray 2, Mrs Moore 3. MISCELLANEOUS (Open.) Collection ot primroses: Airs Jarvis 1, J. Williams 2, All's Afoore 3. Collection oi cut Powers: Airs Afoore 1, Miss Baidu in 2. Collection of hyacinths: Airs Jarvis 1 and 2. Air 0. Hamlin 3. Bunch of wullilowers: Airs Cullen. Bunch ot violets: Aliss J. Williams 1, Mrs Afoore 2, Airs Johnstone 3. Six freezias: Airs i’at White. Six anemones (double): Airs John Turley 1. Three anemones (double): Mrs R. H. Todd 1. Six anemones (single): Mrs J. Turley 1, Airs Jarvis 2. Three anemones (single): Airs R. 11. Todd 1. Three hyacinths (double): Mrs Jarvis 1, and 2, B. Hamlin 3. Six daisies, distinct: Airs Jarvis 1. Six violas: Mrs Jarvis 1. Fern grown in pot: Mrs Moore 1. Three camellias (distinct): Miss J. Williams. INSTITUTE MEMBERS ONLY. Three freezias: Mrs J. Warren. Three anemones (single): Mrs 0. Bainbridge 1. Mrs Jarvis 2. Three sno I flakes: Mrs Moore I, Mrs Warren 2. Six daffodils: Mrs Warren 1, Mrs Gray 2. Airs Ncave 3. Bunch of violets: Airs Moore 1 and 2. Six Iceland poppies: Mrs Neave 1, Mrs Jarvis 2. BULBS (Open.) Six daffodils (trumpet): Mrs R. H. Todd 1,2 and 3. Six narcissi: Mrs Warren Six snowflakes. Airs Warren 1, Mrs Jarvis 2 and 3. COOKERY (Open.) Ginger bread: Airs C. Bainbridge Nut loaf: Airs C. Bainbridge 1, Airs Gray 2 Fruit cake: Airs Schultze 1, Mrs Neave 2, Mrs Gray 3. Seed cake: Mrs Moore 1, Airs Gray 2. Shortbread: Mrs D. Campbell 1, Mrs Kitt 2. Six pikelets: Airs Campbell 1, Airs Cullen 2, Mrs Given 3. Six jam tarts: Mrs Bainbridge 1, Mrs Given 2, Airs Johnstone 3. Six sausage rolls: Mrs Bainbridge. Six cream puffs. Airs Moore. Sponge sandwich (no butter or icing); Miss Baldwin 1, Aliss Drinkrow 2, Mrs Moore 3. Sponge roll: Mrs Cullen 1. Mrs Bainbridge 2. Plate of oven scones: Miss Baldwin 1, Mrs Bainbridge 2. Plate girdle scones: Aliss Baldwin 1, Mrs Gray 2. Home-made toffee: Miss Baldwin 1. Miss Moore 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Heaviest dozen hen eggs: Mrs Moore 1, Mrs Kitt and Miss Baldwin 2. Heaviest dozen duck eggs: Mrs Turley 1, Miss Baldwin 2. Pound home-made butter. Mrs Neave 1, Miss Baldwin 2, Miss McGlashan 3. Home-mado soap: Mrs Bates 1, Mrs Hicks 2, Miss Baldwin 3. Pot marmalade: Mrs Schultze 1. Mrs Kitt 2. Mrs Neave 3. Shredded orange marmalade: Mrs Warren 1, Mrs Neave 2. Mrs Johnston 3. Jar potted meat paste: Mrs Gray 1.