WAITUNA WEST

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6851, 5 March 1929, Page 5

WAITUNA WEST

Flower Show and Sale of ■ Work The Waituna West combined Anglican and Methodist annual flower show and sale of work was held on Saturday and was an unqualified success in every way. The organisation was splendid, the joint secretaries, Miss Guylee and Mr N. Shannon, being largely responsible for the widespread enthusiasm which resulted in an excellent display and patronage. The show was jointly opened by the Rev. Mr Stanley (Anglican) and the Rev. Mr Thornley (Methodist) and later Mr L. T. McLean (chairman of the Kiwitea County council) attended and took a prominent part in tho proceedings. The following is the prize list:; — Cut Flowers. Asters, single. Miss M. Young 1, Mrs Roy Shannon 2. Asters, doubles, Miss M. Young 1, Mrs Roy Shannon 2. Asters, Coll., Miss M. Young 1, Mrs J. Thompson 2. Antirrhiniums, Mrs T. Mayhew 1, Miss ,C. Lucas 2. Carnations 3, Mrs Tihomasen 1, Miss C. Bat-chelar 2. Carnations, coll., Mrs R. Shannon 1, Miss C. Bathelor 2. Dahlias, collarette, Miss E. Shannon 1, Miss Batchelar 2. Dahlias, paeony, 3 Miss Alderson 1, and 2. Dahlias, cactus. 3, Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Dahlias,' cactus. 6, Miss E. B. Shannon 1 and 2. Dahlias decorative, 3, Miss E. B. Shannon 1, Miss C. Lueas 2. Dahlias, decorative, 6, Miss Alderson 1, Miss C. Lucas 2. Dahlias, coll., 6 var., Miss. Shannon 1 Dahlia, champion bloom, Miss O. Aiderson. Daisy, Michaelmas 1, Mrs A. Shannon 1. Fuchsia, single, Mrs J. L, Camplin 1, Mrs F. Palmer 2. Fuchsia, double, Miss Alderson 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Fuchsia, coll., Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Geranium, single, Mrs A. Shannon 1, Mrs C. England 2. Geranium, double, Miss C. Batchelar 1, Miss K. Miles 2. Geranium, ivy, Mrs J. Camplin 1, Mrs D. P. Buchanan 2. Geranium, coll., Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs J. Camplin 2. Gaillardias, 3, Mrs Peek 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Gaillardias, coll., Mrs Thomasen 1, Gladiola, 1, Mrs Thomasen 1. Hydrangea, blue, 2, Miss C. Lucas 1, Miss D. Pearce 2. Larkspurs 3, Mrs Peck 1, and 2. Larkspurs coll.. Miss M. Young 1. Lilies, coll., Mrs T. Mayhew 1. Marigolds, African Mrs R. Shannon 1. Nasturtiums, coll., Mrs F. Palmer 1, Mrs T. Mayhew 2. Pansies, 6, Miss Alderson 1 and 2. Pelargoniums, 3, Mrs Thomasen 1 and 2. Phlox Drummondii, Miss Alderson I, Mrs Thomasen 2. Phlox perennial, Miss Alderson 1, Mrs L. Meads 2. Rose, specimen, Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs J. Camplin 2. Roses, 3, Miss C. Lucas 1, Mr D. W. Buchanan 2. Salpiglosis, 6, Mrs I. Shannon 1. Stock, coll., Miss Alderson 1. Salvia, 3, Miss C. Lucas 1 and 2. Sunflower, 3, Mrs T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Sunflower, miniature, Mrs Mrs I. Shannon 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Scabious coll., Mrs R. Shannon 1, Mrs L. Meads 2. Sweet peas, 6, Mrs C. Leicester 1. Mrs I. Shannon 2. Sweet peas, 3, Mrs R. Shannon 1, Miss C. Batchelar 2. Sweet peas, coll., Mrs I. Shannon 1. Mrs R. Shannon 2. Verbenas, 3, Miss N. Clare 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. Verbenas, coll., Mrs Thomasen 1, Miss Alderson 2. Zinnias, 3, Mrs Thomasen 1 and 2. Zinnias, coll., Mrs Thomasen 1, Miss C. Lucas 2. Collection of cut flowers, 6, Miss E. Shannon 1, Miss R. Davies '2. Points prize, Mrs Thomasen 48 points.

Decorative. Round bouquet, Miss Guylee 1 and 2. Novelty posy, .Mrs C. Corpe,. 1, Miss Shannon 2. Basket of flowers, Miss Shannon 1, Miss Guylee 2. Bowl, of flowers, Miss Shannon 1 , Miss N. Pearce 2. Bowl of dahlias, Mr£ I. Shannon 1, Miss N. Pearce 2. Vase for effect, Mrs I. Shannon 1, Miss D. Pearce 2. Vase of sweet peas, Mrs I. Shannon 1, .Mrs A. Shannon 2. Decorated table, Miss L. Meads 1, Miss K. Miles 2. Decorated table bowl, Miss Guylee 1, Miss K. Miles 2. Points prize, Miss Guylee, 10 points. i Children. Bowl of flowers, Jean Johnson 1, Zillah Mayhew 2. Buttonholes, Dulcie Coleman 1, Zillah Mayhew 2. Bruit and Vegetables. Apples, 'cooking, Mrs C. England 1, Mrs C. England 2. Apples, dessert, Mrs C. England 1. Walnuts, 6, Mr C. Lucas 1. Pears, 3, Mrs J. J. Thomasen 1. Beans, dwarf, T. Miles 1, Mrs Guylee 2. beans, runner, Miss U. Shannon 1. B. Northcott 2. Beetroot turnip rooted, T. Mayhew 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Cabbage 1, Mr C. Signal 1, Mrs A; -E. Shannon 2. Cauliflower 1, Mr H. P. Clare 1. Carrots, short, T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Cucumbers 2, Miss U. Shannon 1, Mr C. Lucas 2. Eschalots, dark, Mr. C. Lucas 1, T. Mayhew 2. Eschalot, light, T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Eschalots cluster, T. Mayhew 1. Lettuce (cos). Mr H. P. Clare. Lettuce cabbage, T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Onions, keeping, T. Miles, senr., 1, Mr C. E. Lucas 2. Onions, silver skin, T Mayhew 1 and 2. Pumpkin, Mr C. Signal 1. Potatoes, white, T .Mayhew 1 and 2. J. Pentney 3. Potatoes, coloured, T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Parsnips 3. T. Mayhew 1, Mrs Roy Shannon 2. Peas, 12 pods, Mrs Roy Shannon 1. Rhubarb, 6 stalks, Mr H. P. Clare 1. Tomatoes 4, Mrs T. Mason 1, Mr C. E. Lucas 2. Turnip, 3, Mr C. Signal 1, Mrs Roy Shannon 2. Marrow 1, Mr C. Signal 1, T. Mayhew 2. Collection vegetables, T. Mayhew. Points prize, Mr T. Mayhew, 46 points. Feild Class. Cabbage, largest, F. Signal, Rewa, 1, carrots, white, T. Mayhew 1 and 2. Maize, 2 stalks, A. Brown 1 and' 2. Mangolds, yellow, T. Mayhew 3, Harold Halford 2. Pumpkin, largest, D. H. Rutherford 1. Potatoes, heaviest, T. Mayhew 1. Turnips, swedes, 2, R. Northcott 1, N. Guylee 2, I. Shannon 3. Turnips, soft, 2, Tom McCaughern 2. Turnips, green top, N. Guyleo 1 and 3. D. 11. Rutherford 2. Turnips, purple top, D. H. Rutherford 1, I. Shannon 2. Points prize, Mr T. Mayhew, 11 points. General. Jam, three jars, Mrs A. Shannon 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Jelly, three jars, Mrs i Northcott 1 and 2. . Butter,

separator, Mrs R. D. Buchanan 1, Mrs J. Northcott 2. Butter, dairy, Mrs R. Shannon 1, Mrs J. Northcott 2. Mannalade ,one jar, Mrs J. Northcott 1 and 2. Chutney, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Sauce, tomato, Mrs R. Shannon 1, Miss Guylee 2. Bottled fruit, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Eggs, hens, Miss Pearce 1, Mrs Stakes 2. Home-made soap, Mrs R. Shannon 1 and 2. Points prize, Mrs .T. Northcott 20 points. Cooking. Cheese straws, Mrs A. Shannon 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Bread, white, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs Thomasen 2. 1 Bread white, Miss M. Batchelar, 1, Mrs J. Gibson 2. Bread, brown, Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2 . Bread, fancy, Miss U. Shannon 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Scones, plain, Mrs J. Northcott 1 and 2. Pikelets, Mrs L. Meads 1 and 2. Sponge Sandwich, Miss U. Shannon 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Butter sandwich, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Miss U. Shannon 2 -Sponge roll, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Shortbread, Mrs J. Northcott 1 and 2. Fruit cake, Mrs Pearce 1, Miss R. Davies 2. Eggless cake, Mrs J. Gibson 1, Mrs A. E. Pearce 2. Gingerbread, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Maderia cake, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Meringues, Miss U. Shannon 1, Mrs A. Shannon 2. Sausage rolls, Mrs J. Gibson 1, Mrs AV. Watt Cream puffs, Mrs R. Shannon 1 and *. Tartlets, Mrs J. Northcott 1, Mrs W. Watt 2. Points prize, Mrs J. Northcott, 28 points. Needlework. Coarse embroidery, Mrs A. Shannon 1, Mrs W. Watt 2. Silk embroidery, Mrs Watt 1, Miss M. Davies 2. Richelieu embroidery, Mrs Watt 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Knitted garment, Mrs Watt 1 and 2. Hand-worked apron, Joyce Batchelar 1, Mrs Stokes 2. Hand-worked tray cloth, Mrs Watt 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Fine crochet, Miss M. Davies 1. Coarse crochet, Mrs Watt 1, Mrs R. Shannon 2. Hand-sown garment, Beryl Havdon 1 and 2. Points prize, Mrst Watt, 19 points. Photography. Seascape, Mrs E. G. England 1, R. W. Buchanan 2. Landscape, Mrs A. E. Shannon 1, R. D. Batchelar 2. Water study, Mr A. E. Barnes 1, and 2. Animal study, Miss N.' Clare 1, D. H. Rutherford 2. Child study, Mrs A. E. Shannon 1, Mrs I. E. Shannon 2. Building (exterior), Mr R. W. Buchanan 1, Mr R. D. Batchelar 2. Building, interior, Mr R. W. Buchanan 1, Mr R. Thomas 2. Group, Mrs A. E. Shannon 1, Mr R. Thomas 2. Collection of science snaps, Miss N. Clare 1 and 2. Garden study, Mr A. E. Barnes 1. Points prize, Mrs Alvan Shannon, 9 points. Children’s Writing and Drawing. Drawing, Std. 6, Nellie Whitehead 1, John Pentney 2. Std. 5, Melvin McCanughen 1, Zillah Mayhew 2. Std. 4, Doris Bishop 1, Frank Smith 2. Std. 3, Lynn Mayhew 1, Joan Corpe 2. Std. 2, Albert Steer 1, Reila Mayhew 2. Std. 1, Jack Basset 1, Dudley Bishop 2. Writing, Std. 6, Nellie Whitehead 1, Isla Entwistle 2. Std 5, Douglas Jansen 1, Thelma Ward 2. Std 4. Gwen AVilliams 1, Jean Wood 2. Std 3. Mona Pask 1, Ken Jansen 2. Std. 2, Meg Cranston 1, Francis Wood 2. Guessing Competitions. The results of guessing competitions are:— Number of needles in bottle 1153, Mr. T. Stokes 1. Number of pages in book 262, Mr A. Steel 1. Weight of cake 81bs., Mrs I. Shannon 1. Number of beansrun bottle 378. Mr N. Mayhew 1. Weight of lamb 341bs 120z5., Mrs R. Northcott, Messrs J. Thomasen and W. Davies tied. Length of string, 70ft lOJins. Mrs A. E. Shannon 1. Weight of Turkey, 211bs, Mr S. Coleman 1.