SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW AT KAEO

Northern Advocate, 2 December 1936, Page 9

SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW AT KAEO

The first flower show to be held in Kaeo took place last Thursday and was an outsatnding success, realising £22. It was conducted under the auspices of the Whangaroa branch of •the W.D.F.U. The weather was beautifully fine and better conditions could not have been desired.

Pye’s Hall was taxed for room to accommodate the many beautiful blooms, as well as the visitors. Great credit is due to Mrs Miller, the organiser, who has worked untiringly for some months past to make the show an outstanding success.

A pretty floral dance was performed by a party of small girls in appropriate costumes. This was followed by a procession of cleverly decorated, children’s vehicles and a fine dog in festive raiment.

The show was officially opened by Mr H. Leslie, the chairman of the ccurity council, who congratulated the ladies upon their success and welcomed the visitors.

The Rev. Nicholas (Kaitaia) who did the judging responded on behalf of the visitors, and also gave a short address on points of interest in the choosing of blooms, their arrangement, etc. Mesdames Geard and Wilkinson, of Kaitaia, assisted in the judging. Mrs W. H. Lane, the president of the W.D.F.U. also thanked all for their support. The afternoon tea was provided by the members. The prize. list is as follows: —

Cut Flowers, —Sweet peas: Mr P. Miller 1, Mrs Fleming 2, Mr P. Miller h.c. Carnations: Mr P. Miller 1, Kaitaia High School Z, Mrs J. Whitehead h.c. Cineraria: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs S. Smith 2, Mrs J. Whitehead h.c. Columbines: Mrs C. McKinnon 2. Fuchsia: Mrs Wilkinson 2. Marigold: Mrs Moore 1, Mrs Shalders 2. Gerbera: Mrs J. Brighouse and Mrs Moors 1, Mrs F. Shepherd 3, Mrs Moors h.c. Larkspur; Mrs F. M. Shepherd 2. Nasturtium: Mrs Jamieson 1, F. Maddox 2, Mrs Summerville h.c. Nemesia: G. A. Shepherd 1 and 2. Pansies: Mrs J. Clark 1, Mr Miller 2, E. Brown and Mr Miller h.c. Phlox (annual): Mrs E. Brown 1 and 2. Iceland poppy: Ohaeawai School 1, i Mrs Murray 2, Mrs E. Brown h.c. Double stock: Mrs E. Brown 1, C. McKjnnon 2, Mrs E. Brown h.c. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs I. Shepherd 1, Pupuke School 2, Mrs S. Smith h.c. Collection cut flowers: Mrs R. Campbell 1, Mrs W. H. Lane 2, Mrs Roke h.c. Sweet William: Mrs E. Brown 1, Mrs Maddox 2, Mrs R. W. Brighouse h.c. Verbena: I. Shepherd 1, E. Brown 2, E. Brown h.c. Geranium: I. Shepherd 1, G. A! Shepherd 2, Mrs Adlum and F. Maddox h.c. Collection standard roses: Omaunu School 1, Mrs Rule 2, Mrs Maddox h.c. Collection climbing roses: Mrs W. H. Lane 1, Mrs C. L. Lane 2. Champion rose: Mrs Costar 1, Mrs Adlum 2, Mrs* I. Shepherd h.c. Antirrhinum: Mrs I. Shepherd 1, Mrs R. Campbell 2, Mrs C, Wood h.c. Gladioli (collection): Mrs Costar 1, lV£rs Poison 2, Mrs J. Whitehead h.c. Champion gladiolus: Mrs Costar.

Decorative.— Decorated bowl: 'Mrs S. Shepherd 1, Mrs G. Hayes 2, Mrs R. Whitehead h.c. Bridal bouquet: Mrs G. Hayes 1, Miss N. Whitehead 2, Mrs Murray h.c. Ladies spray: J. L. Hayes 1, Mrs Bateup 2, Mrs Smith and Mrs Murray h.c. Men’s buttonhole: Joy Hayes 1, Joan Kenney 2, Mrs E. Brown h.c. Children’s Section.—Chain wild flowers (primers): Molly Summerville 1, Dolly Herewini 2. Basket of flowers (standards): Joy Hayes 1, Elma Brown 2, Anita Murray h.c. Collection of flowers: Ohaeawai School 1, Pupuke School 2, Betty Bowyer h.c. Collection of vegetables: Kaitaia School 1. -

Vegetables: —Lettuce:. Mrs Atwell 1, Mrs K. Brighouse 2. Cabbage: Mr Miller h.c.

Fruit. —Lemons: Mrs T. Leslie 1, Mrs S. Smith 2. Oranges (poorman): Mrs K. Brighouse 1, Miss K. Leslie 2, Mrs S. Smith h.c. Strawberries: Mrs T. Leslie 1.

Hen’s eggs: F. Shepherd 1, Mrs Miller 2, Bobbie Lane h.c.