Aokautere W.I. Flower Show

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 293, 12 December 1945, Page 4

Aokautere W.I. Flower Show

A most successful flower show was held recently by the Aokautere Wo- I i men’s Institute/ There were many exhibitors. A feature of the show was ; tho decorative section, there being j many beautiful and artistically nrrangjed bowls, baskets, vases, otc. The cut j bloom section was also a largo one. j Mrs. D. .Scott won the champion bloom I special with a very largo oriental poppy; also tho trophy for most points in the show, and points prizo for cut I blooms. Runner-up was Mrs. Orr. Mrs. Brookfield judged the decorative and Mr. Sweetman the cut blooms and produce. There was a large entry in the I needlework section, some beautiful tapesty being displayed as well as knitting and beautifully-worked supper and tray cloths. Mesdamcs Will and Child judged the cooking and needlework. The children’s section came in for a lot of attention, and tho judges, Mr. and Mrs. L. Craven, spoke highly of the work. The woodwork of the boys and the felt work and soft toys of the girls, made a grand display, witn some very lifeline pastel drawings of animals and birds done by tho younger children. Awards were as follows— Champion bloom: Most points m show and points prize cut blooms, Mrs. ID. Scott; arum lily, Miss I. Anderson 1, Miss C, Brill 2, Miss E. Brill 3; arctotis (3), Mrs. D. Scott 1 aud 2, Mrs. Robertson 3; arctotis (6), Mrs. D. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs. K. Field 3; calendulas, Mrs. Gilliland 1 and 3, Mrs. 1). Scott 2; cinerarias, Mrs. Orr 1 and 2, Mrs. D. Scott 3; carnations, Mrs. Orr i, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. C. Hyde 3; delphiniums, Mrs. Durden 1 and 2, Mrs. Currin 3; gazanias, Mrs. D. Scott 1, Mrs. Petersen. 2, Mrs. Lankshear 3; gerbera, double, Mrs. Orr J, 2 and 3; gerbera, single, Mrs. D. Scott 1 aud 2, Mrs. Orr 3; geranium, 3 single, Miss Young 1 and 2, Mrs. Petersen 3; geraniums, 3 double, Mrs. Petersen 1, Mrs. Orr 2; heuchera (3), Mrs. Lankshear l, Mrs. D. Scott 2, Miss Laing 3; heuenera, collection, Mrs. D. Scott 1 and 2; Iceland poppy (3), Miss I. Anderson i, Miss Laing 2; Iceland poppy (6), Mrs. Gilliland 1, Mrs. Hurst 2, Mrs. Orr 3; iris, Dutch, Mrs. D. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs. Orr 3; iris, bearded, Mrs. D. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs. Chowen 3; iris, collection, Mrs. D. Scott 1; lupins, Mrs. Phelan 1, Mrs. Hillas 2, Mrs. Chowen 3; lily, any variety, Mrs. Orr 1 and 3, Mrs. Phelan 2; oriental poppy, Mrs. D. Scott 1, Mrs. Orr 2 and 3; oriental poppies (3), Mrs. D. Scott 1, Mrs. Orr 2 and 3; pansies, Mrs. E. Field 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. Orr 3; roses (1), Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. Chowen 2, Miss ,1. Anderson 3; roses (3), Miss I. Anderson 1, Mrs. Lankshear 2, Miss I. Anderson 3; sweet peas (3), Mrs. Hurst 1, Mrs. Phelan 2, Mrs. Orr 3; sweet peas (6), Mrs. Gilliland 1, Mrs. Hurst 2, Mrs. Phelan 3; verbena, Mrs. Orr I, 2 and 3; viola, Mrs. D. Scott 1; watsonia, Mrs. Robertson 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. V. Scott 3; fuchsia, Mrs. D. Scott 1; vase (any other variety), Mrs. Hoekly I, Mrs. Currin 2, Mrs. Phelan 3; shrubs, Mrs. D. Scott 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. Chowen 3.

Decorative: Basket of flowers, Mrs. Brungar 1; table vase, Mrs. D. Scott 1, Mrs. Brungar 2, Mrs. Brungar and Miss 1. Anderson 3; bowl (6ins.), Mrs. Brungar 1, Mrs. D. Scott 2, Miss I. Anderson and Mrs. Brungar 3; bowl (large), Mrs. A. Hopcroft 1, Mrs. D. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs. Orr 3; mantel vase, Mrs.-D. Scott 1, Mrs. Orr 2, Mrs. Brungar and Miss I. Anderson 3; floating bowl, Mrs. Brungar 1, Mrs. Scott 2, Miss L Anderson 3; evening shoulder spray, Mrs. Brungar 1, Mrs. D. Scott 2 and 3; basket (miniature), Mrs. Brungar 1 and 3, Miss l. Anderson 2. Vegetables arl produce: Hen’s eggs, Mrs. Orr I, Mrs. Robertson 2, Mrs. Currin 3; ducks’ eggs, Mrs. McFarlane 1, Miss I. Anderson 2; jam, Mrs. Child 1, Mrs. Hurst 2, Mrs. Hopcroft 3; chutney, Mrs. Orr 1; pickles, Mrs. Currin 1 and 3, Mrs. Orr 2; lemons, Meyer, Mrs. Kyle 1 and 2, Mrs. Orr 3; lemons, Lisbon, Mrs. Kyle 1, Mrs. Orr 2, Mrs. Lankshear 3; rhubarb, Mrs. Orr 1, Mrs. Gosling 2, Mrs. Orr 3; strawberries, Mrs. Orr 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. A. Hopcroft 3; gooseberies, Mrs. H. Robertson 1, Mrs. Hopcroft 2, Mrs. Petersen 3; broad beans, Mrs. W. Hopcroft 1, Mrs. A. Hopcroft 2, Miss Laing 3; peas, Mrs. R. N. Brill 1 and 2; cabbage, Mrs. Chowen 1, Miss I. Anderson 2; lettuce, Mrs. Phelan 1, Miss I. Anderson 2, Mrs. Chowen 3; spring onions, Mrs. Orr 1 and 2, Mrs. Hopcroft 3; turnips, white, Mrs. Chowen 1; radish, Mrs. Hurst 1; collection of vegetables, Mrs. Mackie 1, Mrs. W. Hopcroft 2, Miss I. Anderson 3. Cooking: Plain scones, Mrs. Hurst 1, Mrs. McFarlane 2, Mrs. Lankshear 3; pikelets, Mrs. Millar 1, Mrs. Lankshear 2, Mrs. McFarlane 3; nut loaf, Mrs. A. Hopcroft 1, Mrs. W. Hopcroft 2, Mrs. Lankshear and Miss I. Anderson 3; bread, Mrs. W. Hopcroft 1; sponge sandwich, Mrs. Lankshear 3, Mrs. H. Robertson 2, Miss I. Anderson 3; sausage rolls, Miss I. Anderson 1, Mrs. Lankshear 2 and 3; jam tarts, Mrs. Lankshear 1 and 2, Miss I. Anderson 3. Needlework: -Supper cloth (old embroidery), Miss I. Anderson 3, Mrs. R. N. Brill 2, Mrs. Millar and Miss E. Orr 3; lazy daisy article, Mrs. A. Hopcroft 3, Miss I. Anderson 2 and. 3; most attractive cushion, Miss H. Lankshear 1, Mrs. W. Gosling 2, Miss B. Chowen 3; tapestry, Miss H. Lankshear 1 and 3, Miss B. Algie 2; baby garment in line wool, Mrs. E. Price 1, Mrs. W. Gosling land Mrs. E. Price 2, Mrs. Burmeister 3; any other garment in fine wool, Mrs. K. N. Brill 3, Miss E. Orr 2, Miss I. Anderson 3; pullover, Miss E. Blinkiron 1, Miss Algie 2, Mrs. Tate 3'; cardigan, Mrs. Chowen 3, Miss I. Anderson 2 and 3; bed sox, Miss E. Orr 1, Mrs. Lankshear 2, Miss I. Anderson 3; hot water bottle cover, Mrs. Orr 3, Miss I. Anderson 2.

Children’s section: Pastel drawing (primers), Philip Dickens 3, Alice Millar 2 and 3; pastel drawing, Standards 1 and 2, Jennifer Scott 1, Flora McFarlane 2, Elaine Brill 3; article from sugar-bag or soft toy, Jennifer Scott 3, Flora McFarlane 2, Elaine Brill 3; felt article, Stds. 5 and 6, Pauline Robertson 1, Muriel McFarlane 2, Jocelyn McFarlane 3; felt article, Stds. 3 and 4, Colleen Brill 3, Jean Ferguson 2, Lesley Dickens 3; boys’ woodwork, Leslie Robertson 3, Trevor Downs 2; Alan Chowen 3; decorated saucer, Lyndsy Brill 1, Lesley Dickens 2, Elaine Brill 3.