AOZAUIERE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXVI, Issue 15, 15 December 1945, Page 9

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FLOWbI. SHOY

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mrs Mackio presided over the December meeting of the Aokautere Women’s Institute. The correspondence included a letter from the Dominion president, setting out the claims of sending a delegate to represent countrywomen at the A.C.W.W. Conference to be held in Lon'don. Mrs Lankshear gave a demonstration on crochet edgings. Mrs D. Scott read the “Prayer of the Morse” and Mrs Chowen gave a report on the recent flower ehovv, the president thanking all members for their help in making the show such a success. A picnic for members and their children was arranged. Results of competitions: Bloom, large, Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Durden 2, Mrs Phelan 3; small, Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Durden 2, Mrs Field, Miss 1. Anderson and Miss Orr, equal, 3; decorated saucer, Miss Anderson 1, Mrs Lankshear 2, Mrs Chowen 3; Christmas novelty, Mrs Lankshear 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Miss 11. Lankshear 3. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames K. and L. Field. Members sang Christmas carols, after which the president wished all members the compliments of the season. “A most successful flower show was held recently by the Women’s Institute. A feature was the decorative section. The cut bloom section was also a large one. Mrs D. Scott won the champion bloom special with a very large Oriental poppy, also the trophy for most points in the show, and points prize for cut blooms. The run-ner-up was Mrs Orr. Mrs Brookfield judged the decorative class and Mr Sweetman the cut blooms and produce. Mesdames Will and Child judged the cooking and needlework. The children’s section came in for much attention, and the judges, Mr and Mrs L. Craven, spoke highly of the work. The woodwork of the boys and the felt work and soft toys of the girls made a fine display. Awards were as follow: —Champion bloom, most points in show and points prize cut blooms, Mrs D. Scott; arum lily, Miss I. Anderson 1, Miss C. Brill 2, Miss E. Brill 3; arctotis, three, Mrs D. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Robertson 3; six, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs K. Field 3; calendulas. Mrs Gilliland 1 and 3, Mrs Scott 2; cinerarias, Mrs Orr 1 and 2, Mrs Scott 3; carnations, Mrs Orr 1, Miss I. Anderson 2. Mrs C. Hyde 3: delphiniums, Mrs Durden 1 and 2, Mrs Currin 3; gazanias, Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Petersen 2, Mrs Lankshear 3; gerbera, double, Mrs Orr 1, 2, and 3; single, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Orr 3; geranium, single, Miss Young 1 and 2, Mrs Petersen 3; double, Mrs Petersen 1, Mrs Orr 2; heucliera, Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Scott 2, Miss Laing 3; heuchera, collection, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Iceland poppies, throe, Miss Anderson 1, Miss Laing 2; six, Mrs Gilliland 1, Mrs Hurst 2, Mrs Orr 3; iris, Dutch, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Orr 3; bearded, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Chowen 3; collection, Mrs Scott 1; lupins, Mrs Phelan 1, Mrs Ilillas 2, Mrs Chowen 3; lily, any variety, Mrs Orr 1 and 3, Mrs PTTeTan 2; Oriental poppy, Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Orr 2 and 3; three, Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Orr 2 and 3; pansies, Mrs E. Field 1, Miss Anderson 2, Mrs Orr 3; one rose, Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Chowen 2, Miss Anderson 3; three, Miss Anderson 1 and 3, Mrs Lankshear 2; sweet peas, three, Mrs Hurst 1, Mrs Phelan 2, Mrs Orr 3; six, Mrs Gilliland 1, Mrs Hurst 2, Mrs Phelan 3; verbena, Mrs Orr 1,2 and 3; viola, Mrs Scott 1; watsonia, Mrs Robertson 1, Miss Anderson 2, Mrs Scott 3; fuchsia, Mrs Scott 1; vase (any other variety), Mrs Hockly 1, Mrs Currin 2, Mrs ’Phelan 3; shrubs, Mrs Scott 1 Miss Anderson 2, Mrs Chowen 3.

Decorative.—Basket of flowers, Mrs Brungar 1; table vase, Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Brungar 2, Mrs Brungar and Miss I. Anderson, equal, 3; bowl (bin.), Mrs Brungar 1, Mrs Scott 2, Miss Anderson and Mrs Brungar 3; large, Mrs A- Hopcroft 1, Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Orr 3; ■mantel vase, Mrs Scott I, Mrs Orr 2, Mrs Brungar and Anderson 3; floating bowl, Mrs Brungar 1, Mrs Scott 2, Miss Anderson 3; shoulder spray, Mrs Brungar ,; 1, Mrs D. ;Scdtt 2 and'3 j basket, Mrs'Brungar 1 and 3, Miss Anderson 2. Vegetables and produce.—Hen’s eggs, Mrs Orr 1, Mrs Robertson 2, Mrs Currin 3; ducks’ eggs, Mrs McFarlane 1, Miss Anderson 2;. jam, Mrs Child 1, Mrs Hurst 2, Mrs lioperoft 3; chutney, Mrs Orr 1; pickles, Mrs Currin 1 and 3, Mrs Orr 2; lemons, Meyer, Mrs Kyle 1 and 2, Mrs Orr 3; Lisbon, Mrs Kyle 1, Mrs Orr 2, Mrs Lankshear 3; rhubarb, Mrs Orr 1 and 3, Mrs Gosling 2; strawberries, Mrs Orr 1, Miss 'Anderson 2, Mrs A. Hopcroft 3; gooseberries, Mrs 11. Robertson 1, Mrs Hopcroft 2, Mrs Petersen 3; broad beans, Mrs W. Hopcroft 1, Mrs A. Plopcroft 2, Miss Laing 3; peas, Mrs R. N. Brill 1 and 2; cabbage, Mrs Chowen I, Miss Anderson 2; lettuce, Mrs Phelan 1, Miss Anderson 2, Mrs Chowen 3; spring onions, Mrs Orr 1 and 2, Mrs Hopcroft 3; turnips, Mrs G'hVven 1; radishes, Mrs Hurst 1; collection of vegetables, Mrs Mackie 1, Mrs W. Hopcroft. 2, Miss Anderson 3. Cooking.—Plain scones. Mrs Hurst 1. Mrs McFaiTanc 2, Mrs Lankshear 3; pikelet's, Mrs Millar 1, Mrs Lankshear 2, Mrs McFarlane 3; nut loaf, Mrs A. lioperoft 1, Mrs W. Hopcroft 2, Mrs Lankshear and Miss Anderson 3; bread, Mrs W. Hopcroft 1; sponge sandwich,' Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Robertson 2, Miss Anderson 3; sausage roils, Miss Anderson 1, Mrs Lankshear 2 and 3; jam tarts, Mrs Lankshear 1 and 2, Miss Anderson 3. Needlework. —Supper cloth (old embroidery). Miss Anderson 1, Mrs R. N. Brill 2, Mrs Millar and Miss E. Orr 3; lazy daisy article, Mrs A. Hopcroft 1, Miss Anderson 2 and 3; most attractive cushion, Miss 11. Lankshear 1. Mrs W. Gosling 2, Miss B. Chowen 3; tapestry, Miss Lankshear 1 and 3, Miss B. Aigie 2; baby garment, in fine wool, Mrs E. Price 1, Mrs Gosling and Mrs Prico 2, Mrs Burmeister 3; any other garment iri fine wool, Mrs Brill 1, Miss E. Orr 2, Miss Anderson 3; pullover, Miss E. Blinkiron 1, Miss Aigie 2f Mrs Tate 3; cardigan, Mrs Chowen 1, Miss Ander--2 and 3; bed socks, Miss E. Orr 1, Mrs Lankshear 2, Miss Anderson’ 3; hot water bottle cover, Mrs Orr 1, Miss Anderson 2. Children’s Section.—Pastel drawing (primers), P. Dickens 1, A. Millar 2 and 3; Standards 1 and 2, J. Scott 1, E. McFarlane 2, E. Brill 3; article from sugar-bag or soft foy, J. Scott 1, J'\ McMcFnrlane 2, IC. Brill 3; felt fl title, Standards 5 and 6. P. Robertson I, M. McFarlane 2, J. McFarlane 3; felt article, Standards 3 and 4, C. Brill 1, J. Ferguson 2, L. Dickens 3; boys’ woodwork, L. Robertson 1, T. Downs 2, A, Chowen 3; decorated saucer, L. Brill I, L. Dickens 2, K. Brill 3.