BROADWOOD

Northern Advocate, 9 December 1936, Page 12

BROADWOOD

FLOWER SHOW,

Under the auspices of the Broadwood Methodist Guild the flower show was held in the A* and P. Hall on Saturday, December 5. Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mrs Potter, of Kohukohu, were the judges. Following are prize-win-ners: —

Best collection of roses.—Mrs K. Newman, 1; Mrs H. Gray, 2. Pink rose (1 bloom). —Miss R. Emson, 1; Mrs A. Gregory, 2. Best collection cut flowers.—Mrs H. Minchen, 1; Mrs R. Wiggins, 2; Mrs F. Fergusson, 3. Sweetpeas.—Miss M. Nash, 1; Mrs Pfeil, 2. ’Carnations (six). —Mrs Thorburn 1, and special. Fuchsias. —Mrs A. Yarborough, 1. Sweet-peas (six blooms). —Mrs Pfeil, 1. Marigolds.—Mrs Thorburn, 1. Christmas Lily.—Miss N. Mackenzie, 1. Best arranged vase.— Mrs W. Newman, 1. Three buttonholes.—Miss R. Emson, 1; Miss C. Copland, 2; Clive Emson, 3. Decorated basket.—Shirley Ashton, 1. Most points gained.—Roses, Mrs K. Newman, 1; Mrs Gregory, 2; Misses M. Nash and R. Emson, 3. Carnations Mrs Thorburn. Cut flowers.—Mrs H, Minchin, Mrs Pfeil, Mrs Thorburn and Miss Mackenzie, Mrs Yarborough.

Arranged Vase.—Mrs W. Newman. Decorative (juniors).—Rao Emson and Shirley Ashton, 1; Kathie Copland and Edna Hawkins, 2; Clive Emson, 3.

METHODIST BAZAAR & CONCERT

The Methodist Church, Broadwbod, held a bazaar and concert in the A. and P. hall on December 5 in conjunction with the flower show. Bran tubs for the children, sweet and cake stall, fancy stall and teas all added to the attractiveness of the l/azaar. In the needlework section, points were awarded as follows:

Embroidered nightdress.—Mrs Bawden, 1; Mrs Bawden, 2; Mrs Bawden, 3. Embroidered apron.—Miss F. Fergusson, 1; Miss J. Edwards, 2. Afternoon tea-cloth (white).—Mrs A. Minchen, 1; Mrs Brandso, 2. Baby’s knitted outfit. —Mrs Hick, 1; Miss M. Nash, 2. Knitted socks.—Mrs Newman, 1; Miss F. Carman, 2. Knitted beret and .scarf.— Mrs Pfeil, 1. Child’s frock and bloomers.—Mrs Yorke, 1 and 2. Afternoon tea cloth (coloured). —Miss H. Wiggins, 1; Miss I. Craig, 2; Mrs H. Bawden, 3. Tray cloth (linen embroidered).—Miss Ivy Craig. 1; Miss H. Wiggins. 2; Mrs Middleton. 3. Cushions.—Miss J. Middleton and Miss W. Fergusson, 1. Best article (flour bag).—Miss Ivy Gray 1, and Mrs Gregory 2; Miss M. Grounds 1 and Miss Gregory 2. Baby’s knitted bodices. —Miss Hick 1.

Cooking Section.—White bread: Mrs J. Grounds, 1; Miss F. Fergusson, 2. Brown bread: Miss W. Fergusson, 1. Pikelets: Miss E. Hawkins, 1; Mrs Copland, 2. Shortbread: Mrs C. Newman, 1 and 2. Madeira cake: Mrs J. Fergusson. 1. Sponge roll: Mrs J. Middleton. 1; Miss M. Grounds, 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs Copland. 1; Mrs J. Grounds, 2. Cream puffs: Mrs Copland. Sausage rolls: Mrs Phillips. Most points gained in cooking: Mrs Copland, 1; Mrs J. Grounds. 2; Mrs Middleton and Mrs C. Newman 3.

A delightful concert arranged by Miss V. Newman was held in the evening.

The nail-driving competition was won by (ladies), Mrs J. Grounds(men) Mr B. Hick. The cake was won by Mr J. Craig, the weight being 71bs TJoz, and guessing 71b 7oz as weight TENNIS.

A very enjoyable club day was spent on December 6. on the Broadwood tennis courts. A yankec tournament arranged by the president, Mr F. Downey, and the secretary, Mr G. Russell, was played. The winners were Mrs F. Holland and Mr F. Dodds. Following are the points:—Mrs F. Holland

28, Mrs T. Salvair 22, Mrs S. Hansen 22, Miss Malone 19, Miss J. Edwards IS. Mrs W. Winter 18, Miss Hawke 15, Miss Wiggins 15. Miss E. Mooney 18, Mrs G. Hyde 14. Mrs F. Downey 12, Miss D Mansbridge 9. Messrs F. Dodds 28, G. Russell 22, W. Russell 18, F. Downey 18. The winners were presented with a pair of tennis balls each. CRICKET.

A cricket match was played on the A. and P. grounds, Broadwood, on December 6, between Broadwood and Kohukohu. Kohukohu was 156 and Broadwood. 100. Lunch and afternoon tea were served in the pavilion. personal. On December 6. Mr W. Winter and Mrs S. Hansen journeyed to Kaitaia to play in the Grace Cup matches for Kohukohu. Miss A. Mooney, of Kaitaia, visited her parents at Broadwood at the weekend. Mr C. Maxwell, of Kaitaia post office, was a week-end guest of the McGrath family. Mrs A. Cavaney and Ronald, of Auckland, are up to spend Christmas with Mrs J. Dodds, of Broadwood. Mr A. Dodds spent the week-end with his mother at Broadwood.