FOXTON FLOWER SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 246, 14 September 1935, Page 8

FOXTON FLOWER SHOW

(From Our Own Correspondent.) FOXTON, Sept. 13.

After having been in recess for the past two years the Eoxton Horticultural Society staged an excellent spring show in the Town Hal! yesterday. Mr J. Linklnter. M.P., was to have opened the exhibition, but telegraphed regretting his inability to bo present and Mr Al. E. Perrcau (Mayor) officiated Mr Perrcau congratulated the members an the resuscitation of the society and said he felt sure that it would not be long betore the society was staging even bigger and better shows titan it did sonio years ago. The society was successful in having at its head an energetic president in Captain Middleton, andho hoped that residents would express ap preciation of the fact. The prize list was as follows: BULBS. (Judge: Mr A. J. Sbailer; stewards, Mrs D. R. Ogilvy and Miss E. Barber.) Magni Coronati.—Mrs T. Saunders 1, Mrs Leister 2; bi-colour, Mrs T. Saunders I. Mrs E, J. Murphy 2; yellow, Mrs T. Saunders i, Mrs E. leister 2, Mrs E. J. Murphy 3; white, Mix E. Leister 1; specimen bloom, Mrs T. Suunders 1, Mrs K J. Murphy 2, Mrs E. Leister 3. Medio coronuti: H. \V itch ell (Otuki) 1, Mrs 1. Saunders 2, Mrs E. Leister 3; yellow, H. Witchell 1, Mrs T. Saunders 2; bi-colour, Mrs Leister 1, H. Witehell 2; specimen bloom, H. Witehell 1, Mies E. Thomas 2. Mbs E. Leister 3. Barrii: Yellow, Mrs E. Leister 1. Mi’s T. Saunders 2, Airs E. J. Murphy 3; bi-colour, H. Witehell 1, Airs i.'Saunders 2; specimen bloom, Airs T Saunders 1, H. Witehell 2, Mrs E. Leister 3. Leedsii: Three blooms, Airs E. Leister 1, Airs E. J. Murphy 2; 1 bloom, H. ,Witched 1, Airs E. Leister 2; giant leedsii, H. Witched 1, Airs T. Saunders 2, Airs E. Leister 3; specimen, H. Witched 1, Mrs T Saunders 2. Mrs E. Leister 3 Paroi coronati: Plyanthus, Airs E. Leister 1, Mrs JjS J. Murphy 2; specimen bloom, Airs E. Leister 1; double daffodil, Airs T. Saunders I. Airs E. Leister 2; specimen bloom, Airs T. Saunders 1, Airs E. Lqistcr 2; jonquil hybrid, H. Witched 1, Airs E. Leister 2; narcissi, Mrs J. Procter 1, Airs E. Leister 2. Airs E. J. AJurphy 3; specimen pootaz, Mrs E. Leister 1; special prize for best tiumpet, Airs T. Saunders; special prize for any other bulb. ft. Witched.

BEGINNERS’ CLASS. (Judge: Mr A. J. Shader; steward, Ail’S J. S. Sliorthouse.)

Trumpets.—T. A. Robinson 1 and 2. Barri, T. A. Robinson; Leedsii, T. A. Robinson 1; any other class, T. A. Robinson commended; Incomparabilis, Airs J. Cummerfieid commended. Barrii, Airs J. Cumnicrfield commended. Mr Gibson's special, Airs P. Lingard.

BULBS (Not Otherwise Specified)

Anemones. —All’s T. Saunders 1, Alls E. Brown 2, Airs U. Rand 3; 3 varieties, Airs T. Saunders 1; double, Airs T. Saunders 1, Airs E. J. Murphy 2. Snowflakes: Alins E- Thomas 1, Airs D. Purcell 2, Alias O. Nye 3. Freesias: White, Airs E. J. Alurphy 1; collection, Airs C. Rand 1. Hyacinths: Airs J. H. Robinson 1, Airs Kebbell 2, Airs E. J. Murphy 3; collection, Airs D. R. Ogdvy 1, Airs C. Rand 2; Airs Kebbell 3. Ranunculus: Alls Kebbell 2. Lachenalia: Airs J. 11. Robinson 1, Aliss AL Hughes 2, All’s Gray 3. Collection, bulbous blooms: Miss Al. Hughes 3. Mr E. J. Alurphy’s specials: Aiagni coronati, Airs T. Saunders 1, Airs Gray 2; Air Shader's special for red or red-stained cups, Airs T. Saunders 1, Mrs E. J. Aiurphy 2. CUT BLOOAIS. (Judge: Air W. T. Aloulin; stewards, Alosdames R. O. Hornblow and C. Edwards.) Pansies. —Airs W. H. Shailer 1. Polyanthus: Airs F. Procter 1, All’s Kebbell 2. Violets: Airs J. H. Robinson 1, All's Kebbell 2; collection violets, Airs W. H. Shader 1. Wallflower: Airs Kebbell 3. Any other variety: Aliss Al. Hughes 3. Collection of outdoor flowers: Aliss O. Nye 1, All's E. Leister 2 and 3. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Judge: Air W. T. Aloulin; steward, Air U. R. Tutty). Leeks. —Alls D. R. Ogilvy 1, Alls H. W. Shader 2. Pumpkins: Airs H. Sathcrley 1, Airs T. A. Robinson 2; Mrs E. J. Aiurphy 3. Any other vegetable: Mrs S. Gray 1, Airs H. Sathcrley 2 All's T. A. Robinson 3. DECORATIVE. (Judge: Airs W. Clarke; stowards, Airs VV. Ogden and Aliss L. Robinson.) Basket of flowers and foliage.—Aliss I. Pauusou 1, Airs F. Procter 2, Aliss I. Pattoson 3. Spring flowers: Mrs VV. Ugden 1, Aliss I. l'atteson 2. Flowers and foliage : Aliss I. Patteson 1, Airs F. Procter 2 Bowl of narcissi: Airs W. Ogden 1, Miss F. Procter 2, Alias I. Pattoson highly commended. Decorated tail vase: Airs A. Ogoen 1, Aliss I. Patteson 2. Posy: Mrs F. Procter. Vase of narcissi: Aliss I. Patteson 1, Alls F. Procter 2. Vase ol spring flowers: Alias I. Patteson 2. Buttonholes: Miss I. Patteson 1, Mrs F. Procter 2. Decoialcd table, no embellishments: Aliss B. bpeirs 1 and' 2; Aliss I. Patteson highly commended. Decorated table, embellishments: Miss I. Patteson 1, Aliss B. Bpeirs 2 and commended. COOKERY AND HOME INDUSTRY. (Judge: Air Al. E. Perrcau; steward, Mrs vV. Trueman).

Family cake.—Airs O. Stratford 1, All’s S. Williams 2, Aliss M. Hughes 3. Seed cake: Alls V. Purcell 1 aiid 2. Aladena cake: All’s H. Purcell 1 and 2, Airs U. Stratford 5. Ginger bread: Mrs U. suatlord 1, Aliss Ai. llugJies 2. Butter sponge: Mrs U. Stratford 1. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Stratford 1, Aliss Z. Fraser 2. Sponge roll: Mrs U. Stratford 1, Airs D. Purcell 2.11 Gems: Airs S. William 1. Pikelets: Airs D. Purcell 1, Aiavis Robinson 2. Sausage rolls: AJrs D. Purcell 1 and 2. Sliorlbread: Mrs D. Purcell 1 and 2, Joan Barron 3. Short pastry: Aiavis Robinson 1. Scones, white: Aiavis Robinson 1, Joan Barron 2; girdle, Airs Stratford 1. Bread: Ails U. Purcell 1 and 2. Children’s cookery: Fruit cake: Clyde Robinson 1. HOME INDUSTRIES. Jam. —Airs C. Rand 1, Airs R. Easton 2, Aliss O. Nye 3. Three varieties: Alls R. Easton 1, Airs C. Rand 2. Jeily: Atis AL Hughes 1. Alai niaiade. orange: Airs C. Rand 1; lemon, Airs R. Ens.on 1, Aliss M. Hughes 2. Bolucd fruit: Mrs C. Rand . 1 and 2. Sauce: Mrs D. R. Ugilvy 1, Miss ' Al. Hughes 2, Airs R. Easton 3. Chutney: Airs C. Rand 1, Mrs D. R. Ogilvy 2.

FANCY WORK. (Judge: All’S Cameron; steward, Mrs S. * New til).

Embroidery, hi coloured silk.—Airs G. Cull 1, Aliss E. Barber 2, Aliss 1. Kobin=ou 3;' in cotton, Mrs G. Gull 1, Aliss J. Francis 2, Aliss T. Hussey and Aliss E. Barbel* 3. Grociiet: Airs tAiaik 1. Aliss J. Robinson 2, Mavis Robinson 3. D’oyicy: Aliss J- Francis 1, Aliss It. Barber 2, Aliss j. Francis 3. Tabic mats: Alias J. Francis I, Aliss 1. Patteson 2, Aliss E. Barber 3. Calico apron: Airs G. Cud i, Aliss E. I'raneis 2, Aliss W. Ebbutt and AJiss 1. Robinson 3. ’lapestry: Miss E. Barber 1, Airs R O. Horn blow 2, Aliss Al. Barber 3. .Supper cloths (Miss N. Ross's trophy): Airs E. Brown 1, Aliss J. brunets 2, Aliss I . Kobinson 3, Airs C. Cull h.c. WOOLLEN WORK. (Judge: All’s D. R. Ogilvy.; steward, Alls S. Ncwtii). Knitted jumper. —All's D. Purcell 1, Knitted pullover (man’s) ; Mrs C. P. iSco.t 1 ami 2; Airs J. Sliorthouse 3. Baby s frock: Airs C. P. esct.it I, All’s Chalk 2, All’s S. Williams 3. Knitted jacket (baby’s) : Mrs C L*. beott 1. liaby a cruel id jacket: Mrs A*. K. Collins 1. l>aby s breociietto suit : Airs lit. H. Campbell 1. Knitted pair of sox: Airs D. H. Campbell 1, Airs J. Sliorthouse 2 and 3. Bed jacket: Aliss AL Barber 1, Aliss J. Sliorthouse 2, Airs E. Brown 3. Solt toy: Aliss Al. Barber 1 and 2, Mrs J. Sliorthouse 3. Knitted cushion: Mis .1. Sliorthouse 1,2 and 3. Children’s. class, patch: D. Aliddloton 2. Darn: D. Aliddlcto“ 2 ' CAKES AND SWEETS. (Attendant: Aliss O. Nye). Sponge sandwich, any filling.—Aliss FI. Barber 1, Airs Stratford 2, Airs T. Clay 3, Airs P. Lingard h.c. Basket of sweets: Airs S. Gray 1. BABY SHOW. Under 6 months. —Airs Coley’s Janet 1.1 Airs W. J. Ross’s Graham 2, All's Bync’s Kyra 3. Six months and under 12 months: Airs Arcus’s Ngaire 1, Mrs Gaidar's Valda

2. Twelve months to 2 years: A'lrs Williams’s Brian 1, Airs Bowater’s Barry 2. POINTS PRIZES. Beginners’ class.—Airs T. A. Robinson; 17 points. Best bloom: All's J. Citmmeriieiu. Amateurs only: Alugiti Coronati: Airs T Saunders (Glen Oromi), 20 points. Medio Coronali: H. Witehcll 1, 41 points. Parol Corona! i: Airs E. Leister, 27 points. Bulbs, not otherwise, specified: .Mrs 1. Saunders, 25 points. Cut blooms, other than bulbs: Airs W. H. Shailler, 10 points. Cookery (cup to‘be won three times) : Mrs D. Furcell, 48 points; runner-up, Airs Stratford, 30 points. This is Airs Purcell’s second win. Plome industries: Airs C. Rand, 21 points. Fruit and vegetables; Mrs H. Satlicrley, J points. Decorative; Aliss I. Patterson, 37 points. Fancy work; Aliss J. L'rancis, 16 points. Woollen work: Alt’s J. S. Shorthouse, 17 points.