WOODVILLE
FLOWER SHOW. From Our Own Correspondent. At the Woodville flower show’, held yesterday, ivas disclosed the spirit oi' spring in tho manifold beautiful blooms that had responded so wonderfully to the care of the gardeners. The exhibits were displayed to best advantage and though in some classes the entries were restricted, the show was a distinct and artistic and horticultural success.
Stall-holdors did good business, tho following ladies being in charge: Plain sewing, Mesdames Jones, JDaimanche and Huddick; fancy Bowing, Mesdames E. G. Smith, Mules, Simpson and Miss Ramsden; cakes, Mesdamos Norman, Stanborough and Jaine; art, Mrs. G. W. Davidson and helpers; sweets, Mesdames Walker, Bell and helpers; produce, Mesdames Johnston, J. S. Nelson, Gillespie and Jack Mabey. Section 1: Primula in flower, Mrs. Shorman 1. Section 2: Twelve varieties of narcissi, Mr. Nicholas 1 and 2. Six vars. of narcissi, Miss Sheen 1, Mr. Nicholas 2, Mrs. Wade, highly commended. Three vars. of trumpet, Miss Sheen 1, Mr. Nicholas 2. Three vars., other than trumpet, Miss Sheen 1, Miss Kenny 2, Mrs. Foster, highly commended. Three vars., Leedsii narcissi, Mr. Nicholas 1, and highly commended, Miss Sheen 2. Throe vars. barrii narcissi, Miss Sheen 1, Mr. Nicholas 2, Mrs. Foster, highly commended. Throe varieties bunch flowered narcissi, Miss Sheen 1, Mrs. Wade 2, Mr. Nicholas, highly commended. Three' vars. double narcissi, Miss Sheen 1, Mrs. Foster 2, Mr. Nicholas, highly commended. One bloom specimen trumpet, Mr. Nicholas 1, Mrs. Foster 2. One bloom narcissi, other than trumpet, Mrs. Sherman 1, Mrs. Foster 2, Miss Sheen, highly commended. Champion narcissi: Mrs. Sherman. Twelve varieties narcissi, Mr. Nicholas 1. Three vars., violets, Mrs. Foster 1, Mrs. Fenw’iclc 2, Mrs. J. Horn, highly commended. Six vars. primroses, Miss Bessie Smith 1, Miss G. Hill 2, Mrs. J. Horn, highly commended. Six vars. of polyanthus, Mrs. Davidson 1, Mrs. Wade 2 and highly commended. Three vars. wallflowers, Mrs. J. Bolton 1, Mrs. Foster 2 and highly commended. One pansy, Mrs. Hustwick 1, Mrs. Wade 2. One camellia, Mrs. H. Giles 1. Collection of camellias, Mrs. Halpin 1, Mrs. Giles 2. Collection of anemones, Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. Arlidge 2. Threo blooms of anemones, Mrs, Davidson 1, Mrs. Turnbull 2 and highly commended. Three blooms hyacinth, Mrs. Turnbull 1. Freesias, Mrs. Turnbull 1, Miss Hughes 2. Flowers, not Specified, Mrs. Turnbull 1, Miss Hughes 2, Mrs. J. Horn, highly commended. Section 3: Bridal bouquet, Mrs. Hustwick 1, Mrs. Fenwick 2. Coloured bouquet, Mrs. Fenwick 1 and 2. Shoulder posy, Mrs. Fenwick 1, Mrs: Davidson 2 and highly commended. Three buttonholes, Mrs. Fenwick 1, Mrs. Foster 2. Basket of flowers, Mrs. Fenwick I, Mrs. Davidson 2 and highly commended. Bowl of flowers, Mrs. J. Bolton 1, Mrs. Davidson 2, Mrs. Fenwick, highly commended. Bowl of narcissi, Miss J. Beattie 1, Mrs. W. Harding, highly commended. Bow’l of violets, Mrs. Hartridgo 1, Mrs. J. Horn 2, Miss J. Beattie, highly commended. Bowl of primroses, Mrs. Hartridgo 1, Mrs. Horn 2, Mrs. H. Giles, highly commended. Vase of narcissi: Miss J. Kirkpatrick 1, Mrs. Fenwick 2, Miss J. Beattio, highly commended. Vase of flowering spray, Mrs. W. Harding 1, Mrs. Fenwick 2, Mrs. J. Oliver, highly commended. Vase of flowers, Miss J. Beattie 1, Mrs. Fenwick 2. Points prize, cut flowers, Miss Sheen. Decora-
tive prize, Mrs. Fenwick. The judges were: Decorative, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, of Pahiatua; cut flowers, Mr. Wcightman, pf Fcilding. Children’s Section. Bouquet of native flowers and foliage: Larry Patterson I. Two .buttonholes: Gwen Bryson 1, Erica Hustwick 2 and highly commended. Vase of flowers, Willie Giles 1, Erica Hustwick 2 and highly commended. Collection of flowers', girls: Shirley Anderson 1, Grace McKinlay. 2, June Grey, highly commended. Collection of flowers, boys: Boy Anderson 1, Willie Giles 2.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7019, 19 September 1929, Page 2
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