SPRING FLOWERS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 12 September 1934, Page 8

SPRING FLOWERS.

A CHOICE DISPLAY. ANNUAL SHOW HELD BY ST. MARY’S GUILD. In spite of the recent inclemency of the weather, the Century Mall, Levin, was veritably steeped In the atmosphere of Spring on the occasion of the opening of the Spring Flower Show yesterday afternoon. This event, conducted annually by the ladies of St. Alary’s Guild, is one which is an* ticipated most keenly by the Rower-lov-ers of. the district, and yesterday’s displav certainly provided no grounds for disappointment. Although the recent cold winds have had some adverse effect upon the quality of blooms, this lias been more than counter-balanced by "the preceding abundant rains and warmth, and a truly marvellous displav Was presented by exhibitors inall sections. There was a general allround increase In the number of entries, particularly in the narcissi section, as compared with previous years; and the standard of quality was, generally speaking, excellent. There was a wonderful display of- bulbs, the trumpets in particular showing some outsthnding blooms, in the cut blooms, hyaciuths .attracted much as also did the display of anouomes. The winning entries for violets and freezias also received favourable comment. ’

The decorative section presented much pleasing work, both -in the artistic choice of colour combinations and in .original conception. A feature was the exhibition of bouquets and posies iby Mrs Nye. Professional work was also exhibited by Miss Marjorie Bcvan and Miss Joan Williams, which for sheer beauty of execution would be extremely difficult’ to equal, and which added much to the attractions of the show.

■Much interest was aroused 1 in the display arranged’ by’ members of local Women’s Institutes. This included work in papier inache, comprising various ornamental articles and containers, pictures executed in tinsel paper and beautifully made lampshades. Novelties were rugs made from old socks and stockings, and children’s toys constructed from- oddments of old felt ' hats. A silk patchwork kimono also attracted much notice,' as did also a large eiderdown. More orthodox were wickerwofk, trays, etc., and (knitted, garments, which displayed much patience and skill. SHOW OPENED. The Alayor (Mr P. W. Goldsmith) in opening the show said it was difficult to know just what to say on such an occasion as the present one. The day was not particularly favourable, but the exhibition was a good one and when amongst such a bright and cheerful 'Spring display, one felt ni keeping. The Alayor expressed the hope that the attendance would be as good as in previous years. He paid a tribute to the secretary, Aliss G. E. Ketbbell, who, he said, displayed such enthusiasm that it was almost an impossibility for the Show to be a failure. He then declared the Show open. ENTRIES COMPARED. A comparison of the numbers of entries at this and the two previous Spring Shows is given below: — 1934 1933 1932 Decorative 49 53 49 Cut Flowers .... 101 84 7o Narcissi 85 70 72 JUDGES ’ COMMENTS. The entries in the decorative section were judged by Aliss Joan Williams, of Wellington. Miss Williams considered the standard of work presented to be very good, although she was disappointed that there were only single entries in some classes. In these cases, however, she considered those entries that were received as being well up to standard. The winning entry for the bowl of flowers, she thought, exhibited excellent ' form, while that which took second place showed a good colour combination. The winning entry in the class for small bowl’of flowers was outstanding by reasqn of the contrasting colours presented, which was lacking in- other entries. The class for the basket ~ of flowers .produced some 'good work, the winning entry, ,Miss Williams, considered,, - the . most outstanding.. exhibit in the section, being’ bold and striking, in , conception, and entirely unusual. She cQipmented oh the effect produced by the, colour., scHejnis of .cyclamen, hyacinth and freezias, yrith a pleasing note given by the addition of maindenhair fern. The second entry was considered very good, but rather too formal, as compared with . the Avinning entry. The children's .’buttonholes Miss Williams considered particularly meritorious, drawingattention to the shape, workmanship and colour scheme of the winning entry. In general, the judge was' most pleased with the exhibits, but considered that they would have been more enhanced by an increased note of originality and a greater breaking away from- convention, In particular, she wished to express admiration for the work of Miss Bevan, which she considered to be of a particularly high standard. The judge for the entries in the narcissi and cut flowers' sections was Air iShailer, of Palmerston North. Air Shailer was unable, through shortage of time, to make any detailed comment on the quality of the exhibits, but he expressed the opinion that they were most meritorious/ The narcissi, he said, were really beautiful, and, the other entries were well up to standard. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS. The management of the Show was, as usual, in thoroughly capable hands. Promptitude and order were governing factors, and the many secretarial dut-

ies were discharged with care by Miss G. E. Kobbcli. The Guild had stalls for the sale of produce and,sweets under the control, respectively of Alesdamcs is ye, G. Mi lues and Miss Dyke, and Mrs inder and -Miss Ailoway. The Women's institute display was in charge of Mcsdanies R. Evans and C. E. Thorpe, it also provided an afternoon tea department, which was controlled by Mesdames Young, Oag and Anderson and assisted by -Mrs 'C. Adkin and Misses G. Vickers, E. York, Parton and Mrs Twistleton. In the evening a musical programme, which was much appreciated, was rendered by -Mrs Powell's Orchestra, consisting of Alcsdames It. S. Powell and H. B. Wise (violins), Miss G. Nation (’cello), -Miss 0. Stallard (piano), Mr J. W. Mayfield (viola), and Mr G. Lester (cornet). POINTS PRIZES. The winners of the points prizes, with the runners-up, were as follows:, . Decorative .Classes. —Mrs M. Gorringe, K> points; Miss Aplin, Mrs R, Evans and Miss F. L. Fraser, 5 points each. "Gut Flowers. —Mrs Sigley, 28 points; Air W. At. Allan, 11 points. Narcissi. —Airs G. Bnunley 39 points; Air W. J. The results of the points competitions were announced by Rev. J. 0. Davies. PRIZE LIST. Following is the list of awards: — DECORATIVE CLASSES. Bowl of Flowers. —Airs AI. Gorringe

1, Miss Aplin 2 and h.c. Five,entries. Bowl of Narcissi,- —Afrs Kime 1, Mrs Evans 12. Four entries. Bowl of Polyanthus.— Miss S. Fraser I, Miss Kebbell 2. Four entries. Gmail howl of flowers. —Mrs M. Gorringe 1, Miss Aplin 2. Twelve entries. Bowl of floating flowers. —Mrs Ml Gallagher 1. Only entry. Basket of flowers.—Mrs D. Guy 1, Mrs M. Gorringe 2. Two entries. Yase for mantelpiece. —Mrs, M. Gorringe 1. Only entry. Yase for tea table. —Miss Slack 1; Miss Fraser 2. Four entries. Posy of "flowers. —Mrs R. Evans 1. Only entry. Decorated dinner table. —Mrs M. Gorringe 1. Only entry. Decorated Luncheon Table. —Mrs Miller 1, Mrs M. Gorringe, 2. Two entries. Posy (girl under 17 years). —Miss Margaret Cantlay 1, Miss Mary Mackenzie 2, Two entries. Three button-holes. —Miss Olweu Davies 1, Miss Margaret Cantlay 2. Three entries. Three buttonholes (girls under If years). —Miss Olwcn Davies 1, Miss Mary Mackenzie 2, Miss Gwenyth Milnes h.c. Six entries. CUT FLOWERS. Three single anemones. —Mrs L. J. Hunter 1, Mrs M. Gorringe 2. Eleven entries. Three double anemones. —Mrs D. Guy 1, Miss AHoway 2. Five entries. Collection of anemones. —Mr W. M. Allan 1, Mrs J. Sigley 2. Three entries. 'Camellias. —Mrs J. Sigley 1 and 2. Six entries. (Freezias. —Mrs G- D. Hamilton 1, Mrs Wheeler 2. Six entries. Hyacinths. —iMrs Kebbell 1, Miss Hayloek 2, Mrs J. Sigley h.c. Eleven entries. Iceland Poppies. —Mrs A. Crowe 1, Mrs J. Sigley 2. Seven entries. Pansies. —Mr W, M. Allan 1, Miss Hitchcock 2. Six entries. Polyanthus. —Mrs Sigley 1, Mr W. M. Allan 2. Seven entries. Rhododendron. —Mrs A. Crowe 1, Mrs J. Sigley 2. Two entries. Ranunculus. —Mrs ’Twistleton 1, Mrs J. Sigley 2, Two entries. Stoc'ks.—Miss Jean Wall, 1, Mrs Sigley 2. Three entries. Violets.—Mrs Sigley 1, Mrs W. A. MdLeavey 2, Six entries. Violas. —Mr W. AI. Allan 1. Two entries. Wallflowers, —Mrs Sigley 1 and 2. Eight entries. ■ Collection of flowers. —[Mrs G. D. Hamilton 1, Mrs Wheeler 2, Mrs L. J. Hunter h.c. Eight entries. Collection of flowering shrubs. —Mrs Twistleton 1, Mrs Wheeler 2, Mrs Sigley h.c. Eight entries. NARCISSI. * Yellow trumpets.—Mrs G. Bramley 1, Mr W. J. Summers 2. Four entries. Bi-eolour trumpets.—Mrs G. Bfam.lcy, 1, Miss, Wright, 2. Fpuj- entries. White Trumpets. —'Mrs G. ’ Bramley ■l, Mr W. J. Summers 2. Three entries.. Yellow.. Incomparabilis.—(Mrs G. Bromley 1, Mr W. J. Summers 2, Three entries. Bi-*colo<ui‘ Incomparabilis.—Mrs G. Bramley 1, Mrs E. J. Murphy 2. Three entries. Polyanthus ,or Poetaz.- —Air W. J. Summers 1, Airs O. Bramley 2. Throe entries. Bi-colour Barrii.—Mrs 6. Bramley 1, Mr W. J. Summers 2. Three entries. Three Leedsii. —Mr W, J. Summers 1, Mrs Wheeler 2. Four entries. . Six LeedsiL —Mr W. J. Summers 1, Mrs G. Bramley 2. Three entries. Double narcissi.—Mrs G. Bramley X Airs E. J. Murphy 2. Four entries. One Narcissi (other than trumpet). —Mrs G. Bramley J, Mrs. E. J- Murphy 2. Four entries. Twelve Narcissi. —Airs G. Bramley 1, Miss Wright 2. Three entries. Six Narcissi. —Miss Wright .1, Mrs G. Bramlap 2, Six entries. Six Narcissi (to be grown in Levin). —Mrs Gould 1 and 2. Seven entries.- • NOVICE CLASSES. Trumpets. —Mr W. M. Allan 1, Mrs D. ■J. McLean 2. Nine entries. Incomparabilis. —Mrs R. Evans 3, Mrs D. J, McLean 2, Seven entries.