FLOWER SHOW

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 54, Issue 32629, 3 October 1945, Page 2

FLOWER SHOW

FUNCTION AT TURUA GOOD DISPLAY OF BLOOMS FUNDS FOR METHODIST CHURCH A very successful flower show was held' in Turua recently in aid of the Methodist Church. There was a good display of blooms, some being of a very high standard. The Rev. G. Cramond' opened the show. In his remarks he thanked all for coming along and especially those who had worked to make the show a success. He referred to the passing of Mrs J. Miller, a well-known and respected identity and asked all present to stand in silence as a mark of respect. Mrs Miller until recent years always judged the cooking section and decorative classes of the show.

The judges were:—Flowers, Mr Aberhart; decorative, Mps Motion; cooking and sewing, Mesdames Sheridan and Bell. The flower entries were received by Mrs Scott and Miss J. Scott while Mi's H. R. Baker received 1 the sewing and cooking entries. The stall-holders were: Cooking, Mesdames R. Baker, A. Heasman and P. Tetley; sewing, Mesdames A. and H. Baker.

The Ngatea Methodist Ladies’ 'Guild had a stall which did good business. The stallholders were Mesdames Cocks, Williamson, Cramond, Brien, Chatterton and O’Brien. Afternoon tea was in the hands of Mesdames Shilton, Green, Scott and Miss J. Scott. Results:— Flowers: Section A Daffodils, 3. —Jack Mules 1, Mrs Madgwick 2. Short trumpet,, 3: Mrs Thomas 1, Mrs Motion 2. Wide cupped, 3: Mrs- Perham 1, Mrs Thomas 2. Pheasant eye, 3. —Mrs Keyes 1, Ann Mules 2. Collection 6 varieties, 1 of each. — Mrs Howat 1, Mrs 'Keyes 2.. Jonquils, 3.—Mrs- A. D. Baker 1, Mrs Keyes 2. Wallflower, 3 spikes.—Mrs Spence

1 and 2. Anemones, 3 distinct varieties.— Mrs Young 1, Mrs Keyes 2. Iceland poppies, 6.—Mrs Keyes 1, Mrs Sydenham 2<. •Polyanthus, 3 distinct varieties. — Mrs Motion 1, Mrs Keyes 2'. Laehanalias, 6.—Mrs Phelps 1, Mrs Keyes 2. Iris, I.—Mrs Madgwick 1, Mrs Wheeler 2. ■Freesias, 6. —Mrs Motion 1, Mrs Howat 2. Flowering spring bulbs, 6 different varieties. —Mrs Keyes 1, Mrs Howat 2. Spring flowers, 3 varieties, not more than 9 blooms.—Mrs Madgwick 1, Mrs Thomas 2. Mrs Keyes won the points prize in this section. Decorative: Section B Bowl Iceland poppies.—'Mrs Moore 1, Mrs Roberts 2. Bowl mixed flowers. —Mrs Roberts 1, Mrs Flint 2. Bowl of flowers, 1 kind.—Mrs Keyes 1, Mrs E. Heasman 2. Bowl daffodils. —Mrs Roberts 1. Bowl arum lilies, —Mrs- Catterton 1, Mrs Flint 2. Vase of flowers.—Mrs Cramond 1, Mrs Flint 2. Floating bowl.—Mrs Keyes 1. Vase of daffodils.—Mrs Keyes 1, Mrs Roberts 2.

Decorated saucer, children under 16, —Fay Scott 1, Joan Scott 2. Mrs Flint won the points prize in this section. Cooking: (Section C Sponge without butter. —Mrs Cocks 1, Mrs Tetley 2. ■Sponge with butter.—Mrs Tetley 1 and 2. Pikelets. —Miss N. Lowe 1, Mrs Lowe 2. Scones.—Mrs Tetley 1, Mrs Spence 2. Chocolate cake.—Mrs A. Baker 1, Mrs Tetley 2. Fruit cake. —Mrs A. Heasman\ 1, Miss Baker 2. Sweets. —Mrs E. Heasman 1, Mrs Cramond 2. Marmalade.—Mrs Wheeler 1, .Mrs Ziegler 2. Jelly.—Mrs Wheeler 1, Mrs Ziegler 2, . Brown hen eggs.—Mrs E. Heasman 1, Joan .Scott 2. Duck eggs.—Arthur Green 1, Richard Baker 2. Vegetables.—Mrs Scott 1, Mrs A. Heasman 2. Sewing: Section D Article made from sugar bag.—Mrs Glasgow 1. M. Breadcrumb 'brooch.—Mrs Lowe 1. Tray cloth.—Miss'N. Lowe 1 and 2.