FLOWER SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 313, 1 December 1933, Page 5

FLOWER SHOW

BRIGHT DISPLAY AT ASHHURST LARGE ENTRIES RECEIVED. Entries showed a heavy increase over those of last year at the annual flower show held at Ashliurst yesterday in . aid of the funds of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The season had been good for both flowers and vegetables, although an easterly wind during the last few days prevented some of the blooms coming forward in the condition they might have done had they had the advantage of calm weaprior prior to the show.. The attendance was good and, on account of the number of entries and the excellence of the exhibits, combined with the attendance, the promoters have every reason to feel gratified at the result of this year’s effort. The show was declared open by Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., who was accompanied by Mrs Nash. He was introduced by Rev. H. B. Goertz, who said that Mr Nash had opened the show for the past 22 years. It was necessary on this occasion for him to come from Wellington and go back on the same day. They were all very gfiteful that, he had come. Mr Goertz thanked all who had helped to make the show a success, particularly those who had come from other districts. Mr Nash said that ho had come to look upon the opening of tho show as a duty., and although Parliamentary duties meant a busy time, one was often glad to be able to get away for a lew hours. He congratulated those responsible on the appearance of the show. He could say that the show, and the cut blooms in particular, far exceeded and excelled anything they had had in the past. Although he was really in a portion of the district represented by Hon. J. G. Cobbe, Mr Nash said, Mr Cobbe was always very glad when the speaker had been able to do anything for him because of his pressure of Ministerial duties, and he Jiad asked that liis regards should bet conveyed to those present that afternoon. He knew that Mr Cobbe wou 1 -’ if-he were able. It had been said that to cultivate a garden was to walk with God, to go hand in hand with Nature in some of her most beautiful processes, to learn of her choicest secrets and to have a more intelligent : .„cerest awakened in the beautiful order of lier works elsewhere. To analyse flowers was like dissecting music, said the speaker.- It was one of those things which it was far better to enjoy than to attempt to understand. We had made wonderful progress of late years in the, laying out of our homes. The old order was to have a high fence about the home, either of wood or of iron, hiding both the home and the garden. That was changed now ; and people had an opportunity of enjoying the sights of the gardens with those who owned them. To the professional florist or nurseryman a, flower show was often a source of gain, and gave them the opportunity of showing some of tlieir own productions. But although there had been exhibits in the past from professional florists there were none this year. The past four years had left a mark on our country, added Mr Nash. The question was now whether we would benefit from that experience through which we had passed. There had been lack of employment, want of food and want of clothing. The people had had a hard time. But he was grateful to see an improvement taking place, and the rise of the price or wool at the Auckland sale had been very gratifying. When they saw that the sheepiarmer had been selling his wool at lid a pound they realised under what difficulties ho had been carrying on. But each Id rise in the price of the wool meant an increase of £1.000,000 to the country in income. The rise had ' been considerable and he hoped that it would be maintained. Another pleasing feature of the season had been that lamb prices had opened at a higher level. That would give the sheep farmer some comfort. He only hoped that the dairy farmer would receive more so that he would he in line with the sheepfarmer. He was satisfied that the change which was now going on was leading to the end of the depression. There had been many theories advanced, but personally lie believed that the only road was the safe road. The Government had done its best to grapple with the situation and had done its duty. New Zealand would emerge from her difficulties and win out in the end. The work of the church was the most important thing, said Mr Nash, in referring again to the show, and they were fortunate that when there was money required to carry that work on there were people who would come forward and give their services to provide the funds. The speaker then declared the show officially open and congratulated those exhibiting and the judges on the very fine display, t The judges were as follow.- —Cut flowers, fruit and vegetables: Mr Hepburn; decorative section, Mr J. Galland; art work, Mrs A. E. Mansford and Mrs T. R. Moore; home produce, Mrs J. A. Nash; children’s classes, Miss N. Astle.

The stewards were. —Cut flowers, Mesdames S. Parkes and R. A. McKenzie; decorative, Mrs H. Bristow and Miss Joy Thornley; fruit and vegetables, Mrs Edmond; children’s section, Mrs H. Fenwick and Miss I. Fenwick; home classes, Mesdames J. A. McDonell, A. E. Orgias and Thornley. The stallholders were.—Work stall: Mesdames W. G. Romley, H. B. Goertz and Miss Gore. Sweet stall: Misses Snelling, Read and Thornley. Produce; Mesdames Paton, Maul and Miss Heron. Art stall: Mrs Fischer and Miss Houghton. Tearooms: Mesdames Borritt, Hoskins, ‘Fox and Miss Pounceby. Mr W. G. Romley assisted at the door. The clerical work connected with the show was capably handled by Mr J. A. McDonell and Miss E. Trass. The points prizes were awarded as follow :—Cut blooms, Mrs C. H. Handley (Palmerston North); roses, Miss M. Speedy (Whakarongo); sweet peas, Mrs A. Currie (Ashhurst); decorative section, Miss Joy Thornley (Ashhurst); fruit and vegetables, Mrs E. Spall (Whakarongo); home produce, Miss M. Vautier (Whakarongo); homework, Mrs J. Fischer (Ashhurst); most points in all classes, Mrs J. Fischer. The champion bloom in the rose section was exhibited by Mrs E. Spall, of Whakarongo, the rose being a beautiful cream bloom.

Other awards were as follow: — CUT BLOOMS.

Antirrhinums, three varieties. —Mrs Goertz 1, Miss Speedy 2; five entries. ■ Three varieties carnations: Mrs Gibbs .1, ' Miss D’Ath 2; eight entries. Six varieties carnations: Mrs Muldroek 1, Mrs D’Ath 2; five ehtrics. .Three varieties cineraria: MisS Speedy 1, Mrs Spall 2; three entries. Two varieties columbine: Mrs T. Romley 1; only entry. Collection daisies: Joan Hyndmah 1, Mrs Pye 2; seven entries. Delphiniums, special prize, Mrs Handley 1; only entry. Fuessfa: Mrs Sixtus 1, Mrs Walker 2; two entries. Geranium: Mrs T. Romley 1, Mrs Pye ,2; four entries. Three varieties geranium:- Mrs Spall 1, Mrs T. Rom•lev 2; three' entries. Mrs Painter’s special prize for best collection single geraniums: Mrs Hyndman 1; four entries. Six gaillardias: Nancy Hyndman 1, Mrs Jennings 2; soven entries. Mr Amos’s special prize for best collection gladioli: Mrs T. Romley 1, Mrs Hyndman 2; two entries. Goum: Mrs Muldroek 1, Mrs Edmond 2; four entries. Iris: Mrs T. Romley 1; only entry. Three varieties iris: Mrs Handley 1, Mrs

Hyndman 2; only entries. Three spikes larkspur Mrs Handley 1, Mrs Sixtus 2; four entries. Lilium: Mr 3 Jennings 1, Mrs Galland 2; only entries. Three marigolds: Mrs Harvey 1, Miss D’Ath 2; 11 entries. Three sterns nemesia: Mrs A. Maunder 1, Mrs Pye 2; six entries. Paeony: Mrs Sixtus 1, Mr Galland 2; three entries. Six violas: Mrs Maul 1, Mrs Muldrock 2; six entries. Six pansies, Mrs Babington’s special prize: Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Edmond 2; six entries. Pelargonium, six varieties: Mrs Hyndman 2; only entries. Three varieties stocks, Mrs B. Fairless’ special prize: Mrs Maul 1, Mi's Maunder 2; six entries. Three varieties scabias: Mrs Handley 1; only entry. Six varieties sweet william: Mrs Handley 1, Mrs V. Muldrock 2; seven entries. Collection cut flowers, special prize by Mrs C. H. Handley: Mrs Galland 1, Mrs Handley 2; 15 entries. ' ROSES. Three varieties, named, special prize do nated by Mrs W. G. Romley.—-Miss D’Ath 1, Miss M. Speedy 2; eight entries. Six varietiesi: Mrs Gocrtz 1, Mrs Jennings 2; 11 entries. Twelve varieties, special prize by Mrs Baldwin: Miss M. Speedy 1, Mrs Montgomery 2; seven entries. Three red: Miss M. Speedy 1, Mrs L. Lassen 2; four entries. Three pink: Mrs L. Lassen 1, Miss D'Ath 2; eight entries. Three white: Mrs Montgomery 1, Mrs Galland 2; seven entries. One truss, rambler: Mrs Galland 1, Mrs Spall 2; four entries. DECORATIVE. Basket of flowers, arranged for effect. — Mrs T. Romioy 1, Mrs Fafeita 2; only entries. Bowl of roses and foliage: Mrs Orr 1, Mrs G. Walker 2; three entries. Bowl of flowers, special prize by Mrs Goertz: Miss Joy Tnornley 1 and 2; 11 entries. Bridal shower bouquet: Mrs A. Currie 1, Mrs T. Romley 2; three entries. Hand bouquet: Mrs A. Currie 1, Mrs E. Spall 2; only entries. Gentleman’s buttonhole: Mrs K. Havill 1, Mrs E. Spall 2; seven entries. Ladies’ spray: Miss D’Ath. 2; eight entries. Posy: Miss June • FlcKenzio 1, Miss D’Ath 2; 9 entries. Tablo vase: Miss Joy Thornlcy 1, Mrs Orr 2; eight entries. Tall mantelpiece vase, Mrs Bristow’s special: Miss Joy Thornlcy 1 and 2; 12 entries. SWEET PEAS. Collection, three sprays each. —Mrs Galland 1, Mrs Currie' 1; four entries. Pink: Mrs Currie 1, Mrs Spall 2; 12 entries. Crimson or scarlet: Mrs Currie 1. Mrs Fafeita 2; four entries. White: Mrs Currie I, Miss D’Ath 2; four entries. Salmon: Mrs Currie 1 Miss D’Ath 2; throe entries. Cream: Mrs Fafeita 1, Mrs Galland 2; four entrios. Maroon or bronzo: Mrs R. A. McKenzie 1, Mrs Fafeita 2; eight entries. Picotce edged: Mrs Currie 1; only entry. Flaked: Miss D’Ath 1, Mrs Spall 2; only entries. Blue: Mrs Currie 1, Mrs McKenzie 2; seven entries. HOMEWORK. Throe D’Oylcys.—Mrs J. Fischer 1 and 2; three entries. Handkerchief: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; five entries. Apron: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; eight entries. Wool-work embroidery : Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; three entries. Crochet in cotton: Miss Wingate 1. Mrs Fischer 2; four entries. Duchcsso sot: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; eight entries. Men’s knitted socks: Mrs Fischer 1, Miss J. McCool 2; four entries. Rugs: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; only entries. Tablo centre: Mrs Fischer 1, Mrs E. Thorne 2; seven entries. Fancy work, any other variety: Mrs Fischer 1, Mrs Romley 2; seven entries. Cushion: Mrs Fischer 1, Mrs E. Thorne 2; four entries. Article in lazy daisy stitch, special prize donated by Mrs Romley: Miss C. Houghton 1 and 2; 12 entries. Guest towel: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; threo entries. Knitting in wool, Mrs T. C. Templeton’s special: Miss Houghton 1 and 2; eight entries. Tray cloth: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2; seven entries. Afternoon tea cloth, Mrs Handley’s special prizo: Miss Houghton 1, Mrs Fischer 2; eight entrios. Tea cosy: Mrs Fischer 1 and 2} four entrios. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Dish of 12 cherries.—Miss Gore 1; only entry. Six gooseberries, special prize donated by Firs E. Uhrbom: Nancy Hyndman 1, Mrs Sixtus 2; 12 entries. Lemons: L. H. Holmes; only ontry. Strawberries: Joan Hyndman 1, Mrs Orr 2; six entries. Broad beans: G. H. Alderson 1, Mrs Sixtus 2; seven entries. Two cabbage: G. Walker, junr., 1, Mrs 11. Woodroofe 2; 16 entries. .Carrots: Mrs. McCarty 1 and 2; onl ycntrics. Cauliflower: Mrs E. Spall 1; only entry. Lettuce: Mrs Maul 1, Mrs J. Romley 2; five entries. Onions: Nancy Hyndman 1, Mrs Spall 2; only entries. Spring onions: Firs Woodroofe 1, Mrs A. E. Harvey 2; seven entries. Peas, special prizo donated by Fir Handley: G. H. Alderson 1," Mrs Watt 2; seven entries. Six varieties potatoes, special prize donated by Fir J. H. Patou: Trevor Hewitt 1, W. Le Quesne 2; 16 entries. Long radishes: Miss M. Speedy 1; only ontry. Round radishes: Firs Sixtus 1; only entry. Rhubarb: Miss FI. Speedy 1 and 2; six entrios. White turnips: Mrs Spall 1; two entries. Collection of vegetables, special prize' donated by Firs Handley: Mrs Spall 1, Mrs Flaul 2; threo entries. . . HOFIE PRODUCE. Home jnade bread, special prize donated by Mr Kingdom—Fliss M. Speedy 1, Miss Harvey 2; eight entries. Family cake, special prize donated by Mrs J. Red: Airs Maul 1,. Firs Orgias 2; nine entries. FJadeira cake, special prize donated by Firs FlcDonell: Miss Harvey 1, Flits Vautier 2; and a special prize to Airs Flaul; seven entries. Plain scones: Firs Hewitt 1, Firs Flaul 2; six entries. Date scones: Mrs Maul 1, Firs ilarvey 2; three entries. Girdle scones: Firs Harvey 1, Firs Maul 2; only entries. Sponge sandwich, special prize donated by Mrs Thornley: Mrs Alartin 1, Fliss Vautier 2; nine entries. Sponge roll, special prize donated by Fliss Hills: Firs D. Wiggins 1, Fliss J. Wiggins 2; six entries. Jam tarts: iVtrs Harvey J., Fliss Vautier 2; only, entries. Pikelets: Mrs Flaul I, Fliss Vautier 2; three entries. Flinoc pies: Fliss Vautier 1; only entry. Cream putfs: Fliss Vautier 1; three entries. Lemon cheese: Miss Vautier 1; only entry. Mincemeat: Fliss Vautier 1; two entries. Pickies: Firs Spall 1; only entry. Chutney : Firs Jennings 1, Firs spad 2. Preserved fruit: Firs Spall 1; only entry. Plain toffee; Firs Vautier 1, A. Bockett 2; only entries. Dairy butter, special prizo donated by Firs Spall: Firs J. Fischer. 1, Firs Cook 2; four entries. Duck eggs: Fliss M. Vautier .1, R. Currie 2; two entries. Hen eggs: R. Currie 1, Mrs Thorne 2j four entries. CHILDREN, UNDER 15. Brushwork, special prize donated by Fliss Houghton.—Pauline AicDonaid 1, Flae Stevens 2; three entries. Drawing, 11 years and under: Grace Mitchell 1, At. Dunstall 2; seven entries. Drawing,. 15 years and under: Pauline FlcDonald 1, Evelyn Edwards 2; four entries. Drawing, 10 years and under: Kathleen Barnes 1, Kathleen Littlejohn 2; only entries. Drawing, 15 years and under: Cedric Dunstall 1 and 2; only entries. Writing, eight yea-rs and under, Special prize donated by Air G. H. Bennett: Joan Barclay 1, Joyce Walton 2; 15 entries. Writing, 11 yearn and under, special prize donated by Fir G. H. Bennett- Gwen Roberts 1, Conway Ferguson--2; 26 entries. Writing, 14 years and under, special orize donated by Fir G. H. Bennett: Alison Wingate 1, Flay Cheyne 2; 15 entries. Plain sewing. 14 years and under, special prize donated by Firs Hickey: Gwen Roberts 1, P. FlcDonald 2; only entries. Fancy work, 16 years and under: Connie Vautier 1, Pauline FlacDonald 2; eight entries. Essay, special prizo donated by Fir Goertz: Alison Wingate 1; only entry. Scones: Flabel Flilne 1, Patricia Kerrigan 2; eight entries. Sponge sandwich : Flabel Flilne 1, P. Kerrigan 2; four entries. Basket of flowers: Raumai School 1, Lynda Speedy 2; three entries. Buttonholes: Pauline FlacDonald 1, Nancy Hyndman 2five entries.