INSTITUTE SHOW AT AOKAUTERE

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 278, 25 November 1935, Page 11

INSTITUTE SHOW AT AOKAUTERE

Fine Flowers. Cooking And Needlework Display

The Aokautore Women’s Institute staged a very successful flower show on Wednesday last. Tho president (Mrs A. Greves) extended a welcome to all present and expressed the thanks of the committee to all who had so willingly helped in every way. The show w'us officially opoued by Mrs W. G. Short, secretary of the Northern Wellington Federation of Women’s Institutes, who spoke enthusiastically of the enterprise shown by the local Institute in holding this event annually. It was very encouraging to see the manner in which all mombors of this small Instituto had entered into the spirit of the show 7 , for in this way they had helped to make it the success it w r as. Mrs Short spoke briefly of the aims and ideals of tho Women’s Institute movement and concluded her remarks by wishing the local Institute many years of success, wffiiek could only como through tho happy co-operation of all its members.

Mrs Barnicoat, of Kimbolton, who, with Mrs Short, had judged the needlework and thrift sections, spoko warmly of tho high standard of work in these sections, and said that many of the articles exhibited would bo highly placed in any open competition. Tho flower section, judged by Mr Gallaud, and the decorative section, judged by Mrs Gallaud, brought forward au excellent numbor of ontries, despite tho bud w 7 eather experienced prior to the show. In tho cooking section, which was judged by Mrs Wiggins, the usual largo number of entries and the excellence of same were maintained. Tho list of awards is as follows: Flowers. Pink sweet peas: Mrs A. Orr, 1,2 and 3. Maroon sweet peas: Mrs A. Orr, 1 and 2. Sweet peas, any colour: Mrs B. Munro (Palmerston North), 1; Miss I. Anderson, 2. Carnations: Fitzherbert East School, 1 and 3; Mrs Orr, 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs S. Lunlcsliear, 1; Miss I. Anderson, 2; Mrs W. Hopcroft, 3. Pansies: Mrs Hutchinson, I and 3; Mrs Lunkshear, 2. Gaillardias: Mrs Lunkshear 1. Double stocks: Mrs L. Collins, 1; Mrs Hopafoft, 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Iceland Poppies: Miss 1. Anderson, 1; Mrs R. Scott, 2; Mr W. Hoperoft, 3. Shirley poppies: Mrs N. Chowen, 1. Geraniums: Mrs McLaughlin (Ashhurst), 1 and 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Cinerarias: Mrs Lunkshear, 1 and 3; Mrs Chow 7 on, 2. Ranunculi: Mrs D. Scott, 1; Mrs Orr, 2; Mrs B. Munro, 3. Pink rose: Mrs L. Collins, 1; Mrs Lunkshear, 2; Mrs McLaughlin, 3. Red rose: Mrs J. Smith, 1; Mrs B. Munro, 2; Mrs L. Collins, 3. White rose: Fitzherbert East School, 1; Mrs R. Scott, 2; Miss .N. Field, 3. Roscb, any colour: Mrs Bacon (Kairanga), 1; Mrs Laukskear, 2; Mrs L. Collins, 3. Delphiniums: Mrs Downing (VVhakarongo), 1; Airs Burmeister (Kairanga), 2. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs Lunkshear, I; Mrs Downing, 2; Mrs R. Scott, 3. Decorative Section. Buttonholes: Mrs Chowen, 1; Miss I. Anderson, 2; Miss E. Anderson, 3. Lady’s spray: Mrs Orr, 1 and 3; Mrs Chowen, 2. Decorated bowl: Miss I.

Anderson, 1;. Mrs A. Durden, 2; Mrs Orr, 3. Mantel vase: Mrs Durden, 1; Mrs Orr, 2; Mrs Lankshear and Airs E. Brungar, equal 3. Table vase: Mrs Orr, 1; Miss I. Anderson, 2; Mrs Durden, 3. Hand bouquet: Mrs Orr; 1; Miss N. Field, 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Children's Section, Child's buttonhole: Juniors, John Chowen, 1; Beryl Oho wen, 2; Olive Durden and Vera McLaughlin, equal 3; seniors, Verna Brown, 1; Allison Fairbrother, 2; Zita Atkinson, 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole: Juniors, Betty Groves, 1; Olive Durden, 2; seniors, Dbrothy Durden, 1; Hazel Linklater, 2 and 3. Table vase: Juniors, Olive Durden, 1; Beryl Chowen, 2; Betty Greves, 3; seniors, Dorothy Durden, 1; Hazel Lankshear, 2; Bevaline Greves, 3. Vegetables. Carrots: Mrs W. Hopcroft, 1,2 and 3. Lettuce: Mr A. Clausen, 1; Mr \V. Field, 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Cabbages: Mr Clausen, 1; Mrs Gilshnan, 2; Mrs Hopcroft, 3. Broad beans: Mrs Hazelhurst (Whakarongo), 1; Alt Clausen, 2, Peas: Miss I. Anderson, 1; Mrs Hopcroft, 2; Miss I. Anderson and Mr A. Clausen, equal 3. Rhubarb: Mrs A. Durden, 1; Mrs Hopcroft, 2 and 3. Radishes: Mrs Munro, 1; Mrs Durden, 2; John Chowen, 3. Collection of vegetables: Mrs Hopcroft, 1; Mrs Durden, 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Cooking. White bread: Mrs A. Durden, 1; Airs W. Hopcroft, 2 and 3. Plain scones: Mrs Hopcroft, 1; Airs L. Atkinson, 2; Mrs AlcLnuglilin, 3. Sultana scones: Airs Hopcroft, 1; Airs Lankshear, 2; Airs Greves, 3. Pikelets: Mrs Lankshear, 1; Airs Hopcroft, 2 and 3. Cream pulls: Airs Lankshear, 1 and 2; Airs H. Hill, 3. Sponge sandwich: Airs Lankshear, 1; Airs Greves, 2; Airs Lankshear, 3. Sponge roll: Airs R. Scott, 1; Mrs A. Durden, 2; Mrs Lankshear, 3, Plain sponge: Mrs R. Scott, 1; Airs Hopcroft, 2; Airs L. Field, 3. Dark fruit cake: Airs Lankshear, 1; Airs McLaughlin, 2; Airs L. Field, 3. Sultana cake: Airs Hopcroft, 1; Mrs Hill, 2; Airs Lankshear, 3. Shortbread: Airs Lankshear, 1 and 2; Airs Durden, 3. Aladeira cake: Mrs Lankshear, 1; Airs Hopcroft, 2; Airs Durden, 3. Gingerbread: Airs Lankshear, 1; Airs W. Anderson, 2; Airs L. Field, 3. Coconut ice: Airs Lankshear, 1; Airs Durden, 2; Airs L. Atkinson, 3. Chocolate fudge: Airs Durden, 1; Miss Al. Anderson, 2; Mrs Lankshear, 3. Preserves: Airs R. Scott, 1; Airs Durden, 2. Jam: Airs Currie (Ashhurst), 1; Mrs Scott, 2; Airs Hill, 3. Sauces: Airs Scott, 1; Airs AlcLauglilin, 2. Children’s Cooking. Scones: Juniors, Betty Greves, 1; soniors, Daphne Hazelhurst (Wihaknrongo), Joy Brill, 2; Hazel Lankshear, 3. Sponge cake: Juniors, Betty Groves, 1; seniors, Hazel Lankshear, 1; Dorothy Durden, 2; Daphne Hazelhurst, 3. Coconut ice; Juniors, Olivo Durden, 1; Betty Greves, 2; seniors, Hazel Lankshear, 1; Dorothy Durden, 2; Joy Brill, 3. Needlework. Plain sewing: Airs K. W. Field, 1; Miss Dobson (Ashhurst), 2.' Fugi petticoat: Aliss Al. Anderson and Aliss I. Anderson, equal 1. Handworked apron: Aliss I. Anderson, 1; Miss N. Brill, 2; Mrs Chowen, 3. Cotton frock: Miss Dobson, 1; Miss I. Anderson, 2; Miss E. Anderson, 3. White handkerchief: Airs Fairbrother, 1; Miss T. Lankshear, 2; Airs L. Atkinson, 3. Embroidored picture: Mrs Orr, .1; Mrs Chowen, 2. Embroidored cushion: Mrs Brungar, 1; Miss M. Anderson, 2; Airs Brungar, 3. Any crochet article: Airs Lankshear, 1; Mrs Fairbrother, 2; Aliss F. Toasdaio, 3.

Knitting Section. Child’s white singlet: Airs Orr, 1; Mrs Lankshear, 2; Aliss I. Anderson, 3. Men’s plain sox: Mrs Hopcroft, 1; Airs Scott, 2; Mrs Flowers (Ashhurst), 3. Lady’s or child’s cardigan: Airs Poulton (Ashhurst),. 1; Airs A. Crowe, 2; Miss E. Orr, 3. Lady’s or child’s fancy jumper: Miss E. Anderson, 1; Aliss I. Anderson, 2; Aliss Joy McLaughlin, 3. Knitted toy: Aliss K. Baird, 1. Tea cosy: Mrs Orr, 1; Aliss M. Anderson, 2; Miss I. Anderson, 3. Thrift and Demonstration Section. Papier mache article: Airs Orr, 1 and 2; Airs Greves, 3. Soft toy: Airs Orr, 1; Airs Lankshear, 2; Airs Fairbrother, 3. Tinsel paper picture: Aliss F. Teasdale, 1; Aliss B. Alerritt (Clive), 2; Allison Fairbrother, 3. Organdio article: Aliss T. Lankshear, 1. Lampshade: Aliss C. Craven, 1. Sugar bag cushion: Airs L. Atkinson, 1. Tapestry article: Airs Lankshear, 1; Mrs Orr, 2. Thrift article other than stated: Aliss A. Dobson, 1; Airs Poulton, 2; Airs Orr, 3. The show' wa3 again opened in the evening, -when there was a gratifying attendance of local residents and visitors. Tho hall was later clearod for dancing, the music for which was provided by a professional orchestra. After supper, the president presented the special and points prizes won during the day, and thanked all who had so kindly helped in every way. Dancing was continued till a late hour, extras being supplied by Miss J. Burling and Alessrs R. Brill and L. Craven. A lucky gay gordons was won by Aliss N. Brill and Air W. Tait, while an iced cake donated by Alessrs Boniface Bros., was won by Air J. Gosling, of Opiki. Air AL Kristensen carried out the duties of AI.C. 4 Special and Points Prizes. Most points flowers, Airs Lankshear; most points sweet peas, Airs Orr; carnations, Fitzherbcrt East School; most points roses, Mrs L. Collins; most points decorative, Airs Orr; most points children’s decorative, Olive Durden (junior), Dorothy Durden (senior); decorated table vase, Airs Orr; most points vegetables, Mrs Hopcroft; cabbage, M.r A. Clausen; collection vegetables, Mrs Hopcroft; most points cooking, Airs Lankshear; white bread, Airs

A. Durden; sponge sandwich, Airs Lankshoar; sultana cake, Airs Hopcroft; most points children’s cooking, Betty Greves (junior), Hazel Lankshear (senior); most points needlework, Aliss I. Anderson; white linen handkerchief, Airs Fairbrother; embroidered cushion, Airs E. Brungar; crochet article, Airs Lankshear; most points thrift and demonstration, Airs Orr; tinsel paper picture, Miss F. Teasdale; thrift article, Aliss A. Dobson; most points knitting, Airs Orr; child’s white singlet, Airs Orr.