FLOWER SHOW.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 1976, 18 November 1921, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW.

SUCCESSFUL WILLARD HO.ME EXHIBITION. The annual flower show in connection with the Willard Children’s Home was held in the Empire Hall yesterday. The display of blooms of all descriptions at the show was a remarkably beautiful one. With the exception of the big storm on Labour Day, the season has been a particularly good one for (lowers, and this was reflected in the splendid quality'of the exhibits. The number of exhibits was considerably in excess of those at last year’s show. The arrangements were in the capable hands of Miss I. Mayo, as secretary, and an energetic committee of ladies assisted her. A large number of people visited the i show both in the afternoon and in | the evening, and good business’ was | done in connection with the different stalls. The following were the stallholders; —Flower stall, Mrs Young and Mrs Burnard; sweet stall, Mrs Nathan and Miss Bennett; produce stall, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Free; line needlework, Mrs Sinclair, Mrs A. Bennett and Mrs G. Bennett; bran tub, Miss Holbrook: afternoon tea, Mrs Barnett and Mrs Gibbs and assistants; baby show, Mrs Carter and Mrs McFerran. Pianoforte selections were given by Misses McDonald, Stiles (2), and Miss Robertson during the afternoon, and the Soldiers’ Orchestra played selections during the evening. Mr C. F. Spooner, in formally opening the exhibition, said that it had a two-fold purpose. In the first place it was to supplement the funds of the Willard Home. Everyone knew that there were continual recurring expenses in connection with the Home, and it was necessary for the ladies concerned in its administration to organise various functions. ' The public had always responded readily to the laudible efforts. The shows organised by the Society had always been highly successful. In the second place the exhibition would serve to further cultivate the aesthetic taste in this town. Such a display as the present one could not do other than increase the love for the beautiful. Mr Spooner congratulated the Willard Home management on arranging such a beautiful display of flowers. It was certainly one of the best ever seen in Palmerston North, and he hoped the Society would continue with its shows. Mr Spooner presented two special trophies, have to be won three times. The first was the Society’s trophy valued at £5 5/-, won this year by Mrs R. McKenzie, for twelve varieties of roses. The second was Mr Shailer’s trophy for one rose bloom. This was secured by Mr Bond,

THE PRIZE LIST. Pot plants: Specimen plant, Miss Murray 1. ROSES. (Judge: Mrs Weightman, Awahuri.) 12 varieties: Mrs McKenzie 1, Mr Bond 2. Six varieties, Mrs McKenzie 1. ' Three varieties: Mrs McKenzie 1. One bloom; Mr Bond 1, Mrs McKenzie 2. Hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, pink, red, white and yellow blooms: Mrs McKenzie first in each class. Novice class: —-Six varieties: Mrs Crabb 1, Mrs Whitehead 2. Three varieties: Mrs D. Collis 1, Mr McDonald 2. Specimen bloom: Mrs Whitehead 1, Mrs G. W. Davies 2. Red blooms: Miss Chapman 1, Mrs McDonald 2. Pink blooms: Mrs Crabb 1, Mrs Barnett 2. Yellow blooms: Mrs Collis 1, Mrs G. W. Davies 2. White blooms: Mrs Whitehead 1, Mrs Barnett 2. Champion bloom; Mr Bond. CUT FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr P. Black) Antirrhinums: 3 varieties, Mrs Md Kcnzie 1; collection, Mrs McKenzie 1 and 2. Aquilegias: Mrs Palmer 1, Miss Chapman 2. Carnation: One variety, Mr Sid Shailer 1. Cut flowers: 12 species, Miss Cheatham 1; any variety, Miss Chapman 1. Daisies: Mrs Eglinton 1. Delphiniums: Mrs McKenzie 1 and 2 Flowering shrubs: Mrs D. Collos 1. Geraniums; Single, Mrs Barnett 1, Miss Chapman 2; double, Miss Crabb 1. Iris: Mrs Barnett 1. Nemesia: Mrs Eglinton 1, Mrs Simmons 2. Pansies: Collection, Mrs Barnett 1; 3 varieties, Miss Chapman 1, Mrs Whitehead 2. Poppies: Mrs Eglinton 1. Paeonles: Mrs J. A. McCrca 1. Rhododendrons: One truss, Mrs D. Collis 1, Mrs Barnett 2; collection. Mrs D. Collis 1, Miss Crabb 2. Violas: Mr Bond 1, Mrs Fairbrother 2. DECORATIVE. (Judge: Mrs D. Penny, Palmerston North.) Basket: Mrs Coombs 1 and 2. Bowl of roses: Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs West 2. Bowl of sweets peas: Mrs Hepburn 1. Bowl of flowers: Mrs Palmer 1, Miss Jeffery 2. Vase of flowers: Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Gillies 2. Ladies’ spray: Mrs West 1. Mrs Coombs 2. Buttonholes: Mrs Coombs 1. Miss Murray 2. Epergne: Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs West 2. Decorated tables; Glass vases, Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Shailer 2; other than glass, Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Eglinton 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judge: Mrs J. Rawlins.) Scones: —Oven baked: Mrs Ferguson 1, Miss Mitchell 2. Scones; Girdle, Mrs Ferguson 1, Mrs McDonald 2. Sponge sandwich: Miss Pike 1. Mrs Simmons 2. Fruit cake: Mrs Ferguson 1. Seed cake: Mrs Ferguson 1. Madeira cake: Mrs Chapman 1. Pikelets: Mrs W. R Martin 1, Mrs White 2. Cream puffs: Miss Ferguson 1. Jam tarts: Mrs Simmons 1, Miss S. Collins 2. Gingerbread: Mrs White 1. Gingernuts: Mrs Ferguson 1. Hen eggs: Mrs Bailey 1. Dairy butter: MrS Collinson 1. Home sepai-ator butter: Mrs Eglinton 1. Sweets:i—Coconut ice; Miss S. Collins 1 and 2. Plain toffee: Miss E. Collins 1. Peanut toffee: Mr Durnett 1. Mixed sweets: Miss Durnett 2. VEGETABLES. (Judge; Mr Nairn) Beans: Broad, Mrs Fairbrother 1, • Mr Chapman 2. Cabbages: Mr Whitehead 1. Carrots: Mr Whitehead 1. Lettuces; Mrs Owtram 1. Onions: Mr Whitehead 1. Peas: Mr J. Whitehead 1. Potatoes: Mr Owtram 1. NEEDLEWORK. (Judge: Mrs Croucher.) Crochet jumper: Mrs Ferguson 1. Crochet cap: Miss Bradley 1. Knit- , ted socks: Mrs Frost 1. Tray cloth, Miss Bradley 1, Miss Aiken 2 Night- . gown top: Miss Low 1, Miss Mayo 2. f Crochet lace: Miss Bradley 1, Miss i Jeffery 2. Embroidery: White, Mrs Palmer 1; silk. Miss Crabb (Feildin£)

2. Camisole: Miss Murray 1. Table centre: Miss Crabb 1. Basket Work:—Best made basket; Mrs Frost 1, Mr Mansfield 2. CHILDREN’S CLASS. (Judge: Mrs D. Penny, Palmerston ) North.) Collection school garden flowers: Aokautcrc 1. West End 2. Decorated basket: Ruby Gillies 1. Duncan West 2. Decorated bowl: M. Hepburn 1. Decorated vase: M. Hepburn 1, Ruby Gillies 2 Girls’ buttonholes: M. Hepburn 1, Lucy Owen 2. Boys’ buttonholes: Arthur Morris l.v Bouquet: West End School 1. Floral design: Duncan West 1. POINTS PRIZES. Pot plants: Miss Murray. Roses: Mrs McKenzie. Novice class: Mrs Whitehead. Cut flowers: Mrs McKenzie . Decorative: Mrs Palmer. Home industries: Mrs Ferguson. Vegetables: Mr Whitehead. Needlework: Miss Bradley. Children’s class: M. Hepburn. BABY SHOW. The baby show attracted numerous entries, and the judges, Nurses McLean and Kilgour, were set an unenviable task. Their decisions, however, were popular. The awards were:—Under six months: Mrs Toms’; under 12 months: Mrs Bond’s; under 18 months: Mrs Fisher's; under 2 years: Mrs Cleaver's twin girls. Mrs Cross' twin boys were awarded the judges' special prize. The prizes for the four classes were donated by Mr Russell, of Rangitikci Street.