FLOWER SHOW

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32513, 6 December 1944, Page 6

FLOWER SHOW

DISPLAY AT WHITIANGA MANY BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE FUNCTION The Whitianga Women’s Institute’s November flower show was a great success. The exhibits were of a high standard, particularly the rose, stock and sweet pea sections. There were also some lovely specimens of other flowers. The attendance was good. The children’s section-was much admired and showed great interest taken in the various entries. . . The popular baby contest aroused everyone’s interest and just how to cast a ■ vote was a problem as each lovely little girl or boy, probably held by mother certainly claimed much admiration. Ages ranged from a few months to about three years. The voting was very close and resulted in Susan, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Rees, securing first prize with Graham, son of Mr and Mrs Alf Lee and Henry, son of Mr and Mrs H. Turner, Kuaotunu, both tying for second. The third prize went to Judith, daughter of Mr and Mrs N. Winiata. Other lovely entries were Rosemary Oxley, Lois Oxley, Glenys McKenzie, Ann Tucker, Graham Hare, The judging of the flowers and vegetables, was done by Mr Alan Watkins and Mrs Harrison. Mr Watkins, who was introduced by the president of the Women’s Institute, Mrs .Ralph, said he thought the flowers were better than at the last show. He congratulated those who had entered and specially commented on a bowl of cactus entered by Mrs James Hamilton (Whenuakite), and also a vase of beautiful varied coloured sweet peas from Mrs Jorgensen (Coroglen). Quite a number of prizes were won by visitors. Mr Watkins then declared the show open. Good business was done at the produce stall where Mrs Walker and Mrs White were kept very busy. They had an excellent collection of various things to sell. Mrs H. Simpson, Mrs L. V. Smith and Mrs R. A. Smith, were in charge of the afternoon tea which was excellent.

Competitions were won by little little Ann Hinds and Patrick Forster.

The collection of vegetables was of a high standard. Flowers. —Roses, six blooms: Mrs W. Hamilton 1, Mrs Chapman h.c. Roses, three blooms: Mrs Chapman 1, W. Hamilton h.c. Best rose: Mrs L. C. Robinson 1, H. Hinds h.c. Head rambler: Mrs H. Simpson 1, J. Smith h.c. Sweet peas, six: Mrs Jorgensen 1, E. C. Worden h.c. Stock, three: Mrs E. Rees 1. Carnations, three: A. Hodge Snr., 1. Carnations: Mrs A. Hodge Snr. 1, Mrs Chapman h.c. Vase any flowers: Mr® Wilfred Hamilton 1, Miss Lyon h.c. Bowl any flowers: Mrs Bronlund 1. Floating bowl: Mrs James Hamilton 1, J. Creed h.c. Bowl sweet peas: Mrs Lyon. 1. Bowl stock: E. C. Worden 1, Mrs Chapman h.c. Bowl flowers: Mrs Winiata 1. Arranged vase: Mrs E. C. Worden 1.

Children’s section. — Sand posy: Heather Lee 2, Ann Hinds h.c. Vase flowers: Some Lee 1, Donald McKenzie 2. Bowl flowers: Lorna Colquhoun T, Jean Colquhoun 2. Writing: Ann Smith 1, Gabriel Mathieson 2. Handwork: Lorna Colquhoun 1, and h.c. Vegetables: Lorna Colquhoun 1. Lettuce: Audrey Hamilton 1, Ann Smith h.c. Sponge: Barbara Smith 1, J. Colquhoun h.c. Miniature garden: Roy Robinson 1, Brenda Lee 2. Sand’trays: Walter Rusisell 1, Donald MdKenzie 2. Sand barrow: Rodney McKenzie 1.

Vegetables.—'Collection vegetables: Mrs Wilfred Hamilton. Twelve potatoes: Harsant ißros. 1, Mrs Wilfred Hamilton 2. Best head cabbage: Mrs Wilfred Hamilton. Best cauliflower: Mrs J. Freeman, h.c. Best head lettuce: Mrs L. Hamilton 1, Mrs Ralph h.c. Crocket D’Oyley.—Mrs F. Lee, h.c.