FLOWER SHOW AT MANAKAU.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 February 1932, Page 6

FLOWER SHOW AT MANAKAU.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE STAGES A

BIG DISPLAY.

The first flower show held at Manakau took place yesterday in. the Town Hall under the auspices of the local (branch of the Women’s Institute. The organisers have every reason to be satisfied with the outcome of their .venture. Strong support was, of course, forthcoming from Manakau itself, where are located some of thefinest, private gardens on the coast as well .as many , very enthusiastic horticulturists, as is evidenced by their strong support of Levin and Otaki shows. . Entries also came from Tc Horo, Waikanae, Otaki and Levin, .with the result that close on 500 exhibits, divided between the following •sections, constituted a display whica faxed the capacity of the hall:— Cut Bio onus, Open, Section 5 Cut Blooms, Amateurs .. 65 Decorative 20 Vegetables 10 Domestic 103 Needlework . - 108 'Children’s Section .... 55 School Work 48 Total ;• •• 483 Characteristic of a Women’s Institute function, the show was especially strong in handicrafts, the cooking and needlework sections bringing forth as

many as thirty entries in some individual classes. Cut blooms showed both quality and numerical strength and the display of vegetables was particularly fine. An excellent showing of school work by the Manakau children, in addition to the competitive classes, attracted much admiration. A trade exhibit by Messrs Evans and Sawyer was distinguished 'by some magnificent trusses of delphinium, the vresult of long specialised hybridisation carried out by the firm, and presenting new characteristics both in form and colour. The Show was well patronised both in the afternoon, and evening, over £lO being taken at the doors. In the evening a concert programme added a variety of entertainment to the pleasure 0/ inspecting the .splendid exhibits. At an interval, Mr Les. Atkins expressed the sincere thanks of the ladies for the support accorded their venture, and acknowledged the services of the judges and the generosity ot the donors of special prizes. • The Avork of organising the slioav was carried out by the Manakau branch of the Women’s Institute, and in this connection acknoAvledgment should be made of the groat assistance given by the Manakau Progressive Association. Both bodies can be well satisfied with the result of their effort, both from the fund-raising point of view and as giA 7 ing pleasure to the large number of people Avho visited the show during the day. POINTS PRIZES.

Cut Blooms, open (Yates and Co.’s special).—Mrs Dimock. Cut Blooms, amateur (Evans and Sawyer’s special).—Mrs J. McGill. Decorative Class (Sutton and Sons’ special).—Mrs J- McGill. Best Bloom in Show. —Mrs Rob. Sevan.

Vegetables for culinary use (Te Aro Seed Co.’s special).—Mr C. Cotter. Vegetables and fruit (Yates and Co.’s special).—Mrs Robt. Bevan. Domestic Classes (Major Tatum’s special).—Mrs Guerin. Needlework (Mr W. Davie’s special). —Mrs Hales.

Children’s Section, under 15 (Major Tatum’s special).—Doris (Colville.

PRIZE-LIST. .

The prizelist was as follows: — CUT BLOOMS—OPEN CLASS. ■ (Judge: Mr H. Small, Otaki). 'Collection, 6 varieties. —Mrs C. Dimock 1. One entry. Collection, 3 varieties. —Mrs C. .Dimock 1. One entry. CUT BLOOMS—AMATEURS. . Best Collection of dahlias.—Mr F. Brown 1. Two entries. Best bloom dn show (Messrs Evans and Sawyer’s special);^—Mrs R. Erevan’s lilium auratum. CUT BLOOMS—AMATEUR. (Judge—Mr H. Small, Otaki.) Antirrhinums.—Mrs A. O. Powell 2. Asters, six blooms.—Miss E. Rickard 1, Mrs L. J. Hunter (Levin) 12. Asters, one colour. —Miss E. Rickard 1, Mrs L. J. Hunter 2. Carnations. —Mrs McGill (Otaki) 1. Calendulas. —Mrs McGill 2. Coreopsis.—Mrs Rolbt. Bevan , 2. Dahlias, collection of 12.—Mrs J. D. Ashdown (Te Horo) 1, Mr F. Brown 2. Four entries. Dahlias, collection of 6.—Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1, Mr F. Brown 2. Four; entries. Dahlias, collection of 3. —Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1, Mr F. Brown 2. Six enGladiola, six.—'Mrs McGill 1. Gladiola, three.—Mrs McGill 1, Mr Norris 2. Six entries. Gerbera.—Mrs Nees 1, Mrs Robt. Bevan 2. Four entries. Gaillardias. —Mrs R. Bevan 1. Hydrangea, one. —Mrs Weldon 1, Miss Swainson 2. Five entries. Hydrangea, three.—Mrs Miles 1. Lilies.—Mrs R. Bevan 1, Mrs Stopples 2. Four entries. Roses, collection of 6. —Mrs McGill

Stocks, collection. —Miss Stupples 2. Flowering shrubs.—Mrs E. Bevan 1. Collection Cut Blooms.’ —Mrs Nees 1, Mrs McGill 2. Four entries. Collection Annuals. —Mrs McGill 1. Zinnias, six.—Mrs Benge (Otaki) 1 and 2. Zinnias, three. —Mrs Benge 1 and 2. Collection of ericas.—Mrs Nees 1. DECORATIVE SECTION. (Judges: Mrs J. D’Ath, sen., and Dr. Atmore). Basket of flowers and foliage.—Mrs L. Atkins 1 and 2, Mrs R. Bevan 3. : Four ■ entries. Bowl of flowers and foliage.—Mrs McGill 1, Mrs J. Horn 2. ; Vase for table. —Mrs McGill 1, Mrs L. Staples 2, Miss Swainson 3. Four entries. . , ' • J Vase for mantelpiece.—Mrs L. Stap:j Jcs 1, Miss B. Swainson 2 and 3. Three . * entries. Tall Vase of flowers. —'Mrs L. Atkins' <i 1, Mrs. Nees. 2. \ | .Short .vase 'of''flowets'.—Mrs McGill 5 1,: Mrs if t Atkins' 2, Miss' Cotter 3.- » Bowl of Native flowers and foliage. —Mrs L. Atkins 1. '

Floating bowl.— Mrs McGill 1, Mrs L, Atkins 2, Mrs J, Horn & . Posy. —'Mrs J. Horn 1. Bu|'tto, wholes.—Mrs M.leGill 'l, Miss Cotter 2. VEGETABLES. FOB CULINARY- USE. (Judge—-Mr H. Small). French beans.—Mrs C. Dimock 1, Mrs Miles 2. Three entries. Scarldt runners. — Mr J. Cowan 1, Mr C. Cotter 2. Cabbage. —Miss Rose 1? rs '*’• -E* Ashdown 2. Four entries. ' Carrots. — Mrs J. D. Ashdown 1, Mrs O. Dimock 2. Three entries. Lettuce. —Mrs R. Bevan 1. Marrow. —Mr s C. Cotter 1, M> s J- D. Ashdown 2. Three entries. Onions. —Mr C. Cotter 1 and 2. Five entries. Potatoes, six.—Mr J. Aitken 1, Mr C. Cotter 2, Mr Reeve h.e. Thirteen entries. _ Pumpkin. —Mrs J. D. Ashdown U Mrs Brcgman 2. Three entries. pead. —Mrs Morton 1, Mrs J- E. Ashdown 2. Three entries. Rhubarb. —Mr J. B, Aitken 1, Mrs John Staples 2. Tomatoes. —Mr J. Cowan 1, Mr C. Cotter 2, Mr Reeve (Paraparaumu) hc. Eo ur entries. ’Collection of vegetables. —Mrs Miles 2 Mr U. Cotter 2. Four entries. ’Heaviest Marrow. —Mr W. Newson Heaviest Onions. —Mrs L. Staples 1, Mr C. Cotter 2. Six entries. Heaviest cabbage. —Miss B. Corbett 1 Mrs M. Meredith 2. Seven entries. ’ Heaviest Potatoes. —Mrs J. D. Ashflnwn 1. 'Three entries. FRUIT, Cooking Apples —Mrs J- Staples 1. Aliss D- Robinson 2. Three entries. Dessert Apples. —Mrs R. Bevan L Miss E. Robinson 2. Collection of Fruit. —Mrs R. Bevan 1- domestic section, (Judge —Mr L. Oughton). Nut Loaf. —Mrs Guerin 1, Mrs Wyle; 2 Three entries. Pikelets. —Mrs Hales 1 and 3, Mrs Wylcs 2. Six entries. Sausage Rolls. —Mrs J. Horn 1, Mrs

Benning 2. Three entries. Shortbread. —Mrs Cowan 1 and 2, Mts Cameron 3. Eight entries. Scones Avithout butter. —Mrs Guerin I Miss Bander 2, Mrs J. CoAvan 3. Thirteen entries. Date Scones. —Mrs Guerin 1. Miss Lander 2. Four entries. Girdle Scones. —Miss Lander 1. Two entries. _ Sponge Sandwich. —'Mrs J. CoAvan 1, Mrs J. AshdoAvn 2, Mrs Benning 3. Seven entries. • Sponge Sandwich (without butter) — Mrs J. Staples 1, Mrs BoAvling 2, Mrs J. Ashdown 3. Ten entries. Dairy Butter. —Mrs Nees 1, Mrs A. Bryant 2, Mrs J. Drake 3. Jam. —Mrs D. Robinson I, Miss Rose 2, Mrs J. Staples 3. Fourteen entries. Chutney.—Mri Weldon I, Mrs J. Staples 2, Mrs J. Horn “ 3. . Four entries.

Jelly. —Mrs J. Staples 1, Mrs Stupples 2, Miss Rose 3. Ten entries. " Tomato Sauce. —Mrs Mahoney 1, Mrs Sheargold 2. Three entries. Plum Sauce. —Miss Rose 1, Airs Reeve 2, Airs J. Drake 3. Seven entries. Hen’s Eggs. —Airs AI. Aloi'gan I, Airs J. Cowan, 2, Mr C. Cotter 3. Six entries.

NEEDLEWORK. (Judge: Mrs Hopkins). Embroidery in coloured cotton, other than apron. —Miss' F. Leiteh 1, Miss Lander 2, Miss K. B. Marsden, special. Thirty entries. Embroidery in cotton. —Mrs Hales 1, 2, and special. Seventeen entries. Best hand-knitted article (this class was 'divided into sections). —Mrs A. Bryant 1 and Mrs Cheyne 12 in one section. Mrs J. Horn 1, and Miss Z. Bvyant 2 in the other section. Seventeen entries.

Article made from sugar bag. —Miss Stupples 1, Mrs Evans 2. Five Entries. Calico apron embroidered in cotton. —Mrs Trevor (P.N.) 1, Mrs Dunwoodie 2. Nine entries. Article in cotton crochet. —Miss F. G. Cameron (Levin) 1, Mrs Bregman 2, Mrs Norgrove special. Fourteen entries.

Best crocheted article in wool. —Mrs Wylies 1. Four entries. Artwork exhibit.—Mrs Rankin 1, Mrs Dunwoodie 2. Twelve entries. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Judges —'Mrs Hopkins (Needlework), and Mr L. Oughton (domestic). UNDER 15.

Best Doyley. —Doris Colville 1, Peggy Ransfield 2. Fourteen entries. Embroidery in coloured cotton. —Doris Colville 1, Eunice Staples 2, ,Teh entries. Plain sewing.—Eileen Cottle 1, Eunice Staples 2. Three entries. Plain sponge cake. —Doris Colville, Victor. Hughes 2. Three entries. Collection scones and pikelets. — Marion Horn) 1, Doris Colville and Janet Leiteh special prizes. Best decorated vase. —Marion Horn 1, Doris Taucher 2, Buttonholes. —'Peggy Ransfield 1, Marion Horn 2. Seven entries. SCHOOL WORK. (Judge: Mr W. B. Smith, Otaki.) Best writing in ink/ (Standard IV.— Alma Murray (Ohau). Six entries. Bdat freehand drawing (Standard IV. —Enid Cowan 1. One entry. Best Map of New Zealand (standard IV. —Arthur Morton, h.c. Best writing in ink (Standard V.) — Doreen Gardiner 1. Beat Freehand Drawing.—Grace Staples 2. Best writing in ink, Standard VI. — R e ggy Ransfield 1, Dorothy Attwood (Ohau) 2, Gwen Williams h.c., Lefty Karauti, e. Nine entries. Best collection of grasses (mounted). —Eddie Attwood (Ohau) 1, Victor Hughes and Miss D'. Colville, special.-;. Five entries.