Whakarongo Flower Show

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 280, 27 November 1945, Page 6

Whakarongo Flower Show

A very successful show was held recently by the Wliq-karongo Women’s Institute tkero being many beautiful blooms and a comprehensive display of necdlowork and knitting. The show was opened by Mrs McLelland president of the W.I. Federation, who congratulated tho Institute on the success of the show, especially the entries in cut blooms which were excellent in spite of a difficult year. She offered special congratulations to Mrs. L. G. Morris for showing the champion bloom of the show, this being a rose. The children’s entries were especially good too. The entries were as follows: —Antirrhinums, Miss H. Martin (Kopane) 1, Mrs. Hoslcing 2, Mrs. L. Wood (Bunnythorpe) 3; Aquilegias, Mrs. Clark 1, Mrs. Henaghan 2, Mrs. L. Wood 3; Calendulas, Mrs. D. Scott (Aokautere) 1, Miss M. McCool 2, Miss Henaghan 3; Carnations (Mrs D. Astwood’s special), Mrs Walker I, Mrs. L. Wood 2; Carnations, Mrs. Walker 1; Cinerarias, Mrs. Satherley 1, Mrs. Eomley 2, Mrs Lacey 3; Dephiniums (Mrs. Frith’s special), Mrs Walker 1, Mrs McLelland 2, Mrs H. Wood 3; Gallardias, Mrs. L. Wood 1;

Geraniums (single), Miss H. Martin 1, Mrs F. Smith 2, Mrs. Henaghan 3; Geraniums (double), Mrs Oxenham I, Mrs. Walker 2; Lupin, Mrs. H. Wood 1, Mrs Archer 2, Mrs Philip 3; Lily (Miss Sly’s special), Mrs. L. Wood I, Mrs Crawford 2. Lily (arum), Mrs L. Wood 1, Mrs H. Wood 2, Mrs G. Komley 3. Ncmesias, Mrs Oxenham 1, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs L. Wilkinson 3; Three Pansies, Mrs Johanson 1, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs Lancaster 3; Six Pansies, Mrs Johanson 1, Mrs Walker 2, Miss M. McCool 3; 12 Pansies, Mrs Johanson I, Mrs Walker 2, Miss McCool 3; Mr Walker’s special for pansies, Mrs Johanson; Iceland Poppies (Mrs. Henaghan’s special), Mrs Johanson 1, Mrs H. Wood 2, Miss H. Martin 3; Oriental Poppies, Mrs A. Clark 1, Mrs Green 2, Mrs Eagle 3; Paeony, Mrs McLelland I, Mrs Walker 2, Mrs Green 3; One Rose (Mrs Henncksen’s point prize), Mrs L. G. Morris 1, Miss H. Martin 2, Mrs Martin 3; 3 lioses, Mrs Teague (Kairanga) 1, Mrs Walker 2, Miss H. Martin 3; 6 roses, Miss li. Martin 1, Mrs L. Morris 2, Miss M. McCool 3; points prize won by Miss H. Martin, Kopane; fioses (polyanthus), Miss H. Martin I, Mrs Ilosking 2; Ranunculus, Mrs Lancaster I, Mrs Johanson 2, Mrs Archer 3; Sweet Peas (Mrs Satherley’s special points prize), Mrs Archer I, Mrs Crawford 2, Mrs Romiey 3; Sweet Peas (vase), Mrs Archer I, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs Romiey 3; Stocks (double), Mrs F. Smith 1, Miss E. Hodgson 2, Mrs Johanson 3; stocks (double) 3 spikes (Mrs Newcombe’s special), Mrs johanson 1, Mrs Edwards 2, Mrs L. Wood 3; Sweet William, Mrs Astvvood 1, Mrs Walker 2, Mrs Lancaster 3; Violas (Mrs Lacey’s special), Mrs Mills 1, Miss McCool 2; Flowering Shrubs, Mrs L. Wood I, Mrs Walker 2, Miss H. Martin 3; Collection of six shrubs, Mrs Oden 1, Mrs Johanson 2; Any other variety, Mrs Coutts I, Master C. Astwood 2, Miss H. Martin 3.

Children’s Section: Antirrhinums, Brian Eagle I, Janet Oxenham 2; StocKs (3 spikes), Janet Oxenham; Stocks (spike), Anne Philip 1; Pansies, Janet Oxenham 1, Anne Philip 2; Lupin, Anne Philip I, Janet Oxenham 2; Calendulas, Janette Green 1. Whakarongo W.I. members only (Mrs Fafeita’s special for points prize): Presentation Box, Mrs Henricitseu I, Mrs Smith 2, Mrs Archer 3; Table Vase, Mrs Clark I, Coat Spray, Mrs Henricksen. Points prize won by Mrs. Henricksen.

Decorative (Mrs McLeavey’s special points prize): Basket, Mrs Scott 1, Mrs H. Wood 2, Mrs Oxenham 3; Bowl, Mrs' D. Scott I, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs F. Coutts 3; Victorian Posy (Mrs Dawson’s special), Mrs D. Scott J., Miss Elder 2; Shoulder Spray, Mrs D. Scott I, Miss Elder 2; Saucer Novelty (Mrs Philip's special), Mrs D. Scott I, Mrs F. Smith 2; Floating Bowl (Mrs Robinson’s special), Mrs D. Scott 1, Mrs Archer 2, Mrs Henricksen 3; Bowl of Sweet Peas, Mrs Oxenham I, Mrs D. Scott 2; Buttonholes, Mrs H. Gore (Kopane) I, Mrs D. Scott 2. Points prize won by Mrs. D. Scott, Aokautere. Vegetables (Mrs Oxenham’s points prize special): Carrots, Mrs Mills 1; .Lettuce (Mrs Cresswell's special), Mrs Mills 1, Mrs Clark 2, Mrs Clark 3; Radishes (short), Mrs L. Morris I, Mrs Satherley 2; Radishes (long), Mrs L. Morris 1, Mrs Satherley 2, Mrs Mills 3; Rhubarb, Miss Maureen McCool 1, Mrs Satherley 2, Mrs Crawford 3; Cauliflower, Mrs Satherley 1; Peas, 6 pods (Mrs Craw'ford’s special), Mrs Satherley 1, Mrs Archer 2; Broad Beans, Mrs Clark 1 , Mrs Smith 2, Mrs Mills 3; Potatoes, heaviest (Mrs Coutts’ sxiecial), Mrs Mills I, Mr Martin 2; Collection Vegetables (Mrs Wood’s special), Mrs Satherley 1, Mrs Archer

2, Mrs Mills 3; Strawberries, Mrs. ,Wilkinson 1; Gooseberries (Mrs Cater’s special), Mrs Henaghan I, Mrs Oxenham 2, Mrs Mills 3; Lemons, Miss H. Martin I, Mrs Crawford 2, Mrs L. Wood 3; Lemons (special), Mr Martin I, Miss L. Hodgson 2.

Children’s Section: Rhubarb, Anne Philip.

Points prize won by Mr 3 Satherley. Cooking (points prize donated by Mrs Morgan): Bread (Mrs W. Jones’ special), Mrs Johanson I, Mrs H. Wood 2; Biscuits, Mrs McLeavey 1, Mrs G. Scott 2, Mrs A. Clark 3; Bottle Fruit, Mrs L. Wood 1, Mrs Crawford 2, Mrs L. Morris 3; Bottle Sauce, Mrs L. Wood 1; Fruit Cake, eggless (Mrs Smith’s special), Mrs Johanson 1, Mrs Clark 2, Mrs L. Wood 3; Fruit Cake, dripping (Mrs Morris’ special), Mrs L. Wood 1, Mrs Clark 2, Mrs H. Wood 3; Hen Eggs (6 heaviest), Master C. Astwood I, Mrs Frith 2, Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Gore 3; Duck Eggs (heaviest), Mrs H. Gore 1, Miss D. Martin 2, Mrs L. Morris 3; Scones (Mrs Johanson’s special), Mrs G. Scott 1, Mrs Newton 2; Sponge Sandwich (Miss Johanson’s special), Mrs L. Wood I, Mrs H. Wood 2, Mrs A. Clark 3; Pikelets (Mrs M. Johanson’s special), Mrs H. Gore 1, Mrs H. Wood 2, Mrs Satherley 3; Yeast Buns, Mrs Johanson 1. Points prize won by Mrs. L. Wood. Needlework (points prize donated by Mrs G. Scott): Article from sugar bag (Mrs G. Romiey’s special), Miss B. Robinson I, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs Robinson 3; Complete Crochet Article in cotton, Miss E. Clark 1, Mrs Johanson 2, Mrs Wilkinson 3; Cushion, Miss B. Robinson 1, Mrs L. Morris 2; Duchesse Set, Mrs L. Morris I, Mrs Green 2, Miss Watkins (Terrace End) 3; Embroidered Table Centre, Miss J. Newton 1, Miss M. Sly 2, Miss E. Hodgson 3; Embroidered Supper Cloth (Mrs Lynch’s special), Mrs Green 1, Miss Watkins 2, Mrs Hosking 3; Print Frock (Mrs. Puklowski’s special), Miss E. Clark 1, Mrs Frith 2, Mrs Eagle 3; Print Apron, Mrs L. Wood I; Piece Tapestry, Miss B. Robiuon 1, Mrs J. Cater 2, Miss E. Clark 3; Smocked Article (Mrs Clark’s special), Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Green 2, Miss E. Clark 3; Tatted Edge, Miss L. Watkis 1, Miss E. Hodgson 2, Miss E. Clark 3; Tatted article (Mrs W. McMurray’s special), Cpl. G. Hall 1, Miss E. Clark 2, Miss L. Watkins 3; Waggon Covers, Mrs Green I, Mrs Cater 2, Miss Hodgson 3; Waggon Covers (special), Mrs Ilall 1; Knitted Gloves, Mrs Morgan 1, Miss B. Robinson 2, Mrs L. Wood 3; Knitted Cardigan, coarse (Mrs E. L. Smith’s special), Mrs Wilkinson 1, .Mrs L. Wood ° } Miss B. Robinson 3; Knitted Jumper (coarse), Miss E. Hodgson 1, Mrs Green 2, Miss B. Robinson 3; Knitted article X^ ne )« *^ rs

Robertson 1, Mrs Cater 2, Mrs Hosking 3; Knitted Sox (coarse), Mrs G. Scott 1; Something New from Something Old (Mrs Uhrbom’s special), Mrs W. MeMurray 3, Miss Watkins 2, Mrs Green 3; Soft Toy, Mrs Henricksen 1, Mrs L. Wood 2, Mrs Edwards 3. Points prize won bv Miss B. Robinson.

Men’s Section (points prize donated by Mrs E. Henaghan): Scones (Mrs. Pedersen’s special), R. Hodgson 1, J. Pedersen 2, I. Vautier 3; Sponge Sandwich, R. Hodgson 1. Points prize won by Mr. R. Hodgson. Amateur Photography (points prize donated by Mrs. Atkinson): Three Snapshots of Animal Life, Mrs. D. Astwood 1, Mr Austin 2, Mr N. Robinson 3; 3 snapshots of Scenery, Mr I. Vautier 1, Mr Austin 2, Mr W. McMurray 3; 6 snaps of any other subject, Mrs D. Astwood 1, Mr R. Berry 2, Mr I. Vautier 3. Points prize won by Mrs. D. Astwood.

Children’s Section (points prize donated by Mr. F. Eagle): Decorated Saucer (Mrs. J. Romiey’s special), Ella Oden 1, Janet Oxenham 2, June Puklowski 3; Buttonhole, Ella Oden I, Anne Philip 2, Janette Green 3; Woodwork Article (Mr. Johanson’s special), Laurie Frith 1, Paul Archer 2, Brian Eagle 3; Knitted Peggy Square, Shirley McMurray 2, Alison McLeavey 2; Knitted Article, Margaret Archer 1, Elaine Frith 2, Ella Oden 3; Scones (Mrs Wilkinson’s special), Annette Andrews 1, Joan Henaghan 2, Maureen Henaghan 3; Vase of Flowers (Mr. J. Romiey’s special), Anne Philip 1, Alison McLeavey 2, Janet Green 3; Handkerchief (Mrs Johanson’s special), Alison McLeavey 1, Janet Oxenham 2, Shirley McMurray 3; Felt Work, Shirley McMurray 1, Alison McLeavey 2; Wool Work on Canvas, Brian Henaghan 1, Janette Green 2, Ron Henaghan 3; Printing (primers to p. 4), Betty Hughes 1, Ron Henaghan 2, Terence Henaghan 3; Writing Std. 1, Laurence Strong 1, Mervyn Frith 2, June Puklowski 3; Writing, Std 2, Anne Philip .1, Wendy Henricksen 2, Annette Andrews 3; Pastel Drawing (9 years arid under), Rose Anno Long 1, Mervyn Frith 2, Laurenco Strong 3; Pastel Drawing (over 9 years), Maureen Henaghan I, Janet Oxenham 2, Elaine Frith 3; Best made and dressed doll (Mrs Walker’s special), Margaret Archer I, Shirley McMurray 2. Points prize won by Alison McLeavey and Shirley McMurray. Baby Show: Under 9 months, Baby Austin 1, Baby Robertson 2, Baby Roberts 3; over 9 months, up to 18 months, Baby Cowley I, Baby Finlay 2, Baby Hansen 3. The Fafcita Rose Bowl for most points in show was won by Mrs. L. Wood, Bunnythorpe. Mrs. Hastings’ prize for. Champion Bloom was won by Mrs. L. G. Morris, Mrs Eagle’s prize for runner-up to the Rose Bowl was won by Mrs. E. Johanson. A sheep guessing competition was won by Mr. S. Oxenham; string competition by Mr. Morgan; nail-driving by Mr S. Oxenham, Mrs Chadwick and Carl Oden.