ANNUAL ROSE SHOW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 30 November 1927, Page 10

ANNUAL ROSE SHOW

The annual rose show held in connection with tho Presbyterian Church was held in the Oddfellows Hall and proved an unqualified success, the exhibits in all classes being superior to those of other years. In the afternoon the produce stalls were well patronised, the funds benefiting to a considerable extent. In tho evening the show was continued, the Takaka. orchestra was in attendance and rendered a programme which was greatly appreciated by all. Mr L. M. Estcourt, of Nelson, who acted as judge, gavo a very interesting talk to the local lose growers on "The Culture of the Rose," which should prove beneficial to exhibitors in future shows. Mr Est. court had a very fine display of rose blooms covering one side of the hall, and making a very attractive feature of the show. Following is the prize list:—SECTION I EXHIBITION ROSES 12 Roses, six distinct varieties: Mrs Morrico 1 and 2, Miss J. Petterson h.c. 6 Roses, distinct: Mrs Morrice 1 and 2, Miss J. Petterson h c. 3 Roses, distinct: Mrs Morrice 1. 1 Rose, red: Joan Pefterson 1, Mrs Morrice 2. 3 Roses, red, distinct: Miss Baigent J,.Joan Petterson 2. 1 Rose, yellow: Mrs Morrice 1 and 2. 3 Roses,* yellow, distinct: Mrs Morrice 1, Mrs Woodward 2. 1 Rose, pink: Mrs G. Woodward 1, Mrs Morrice 2, Mrs G. Woodward 3. 3 Roses, pink: Mrs Morrice 1 and 2. 1 Rose, white or cream: Mrs Woodward 1, Mrs Morrico 2. 3 Roses, white or cream: Joan Petterson 1. 1 Rose, any other colour: Mrs Morrico I, Mrs Norriss 2,\Mrs Woodward 3. 3 Roses, any other colour: Joan Petterson 1. __ 3 trusses Rambler Roses: Joan Petterson 1, Mrs Gooch, seur., 2, Joan Petterson 3. CUT BLOOMS Collection of Antirrhinums: Miss Baird 1, Rev. Scott 2. Collection of Pansies: Miss U. Scott 1, Miss Hodgkinson 2 and 3. Best six Pansies: Mrs Gooch, senr., 1, Mrs T. Baigent 2, Miss E.. Hodgkinson 3. Collection of Geraniums: Miss Baigent 1 and 2. Six sprays of Sweet Peas, 3 varieties : Miss Hodgkinson 1 and 2. Collection of .Poppies: Miss Hodgkinson 1. Collection of Cut Blooms, 2 of each : Miss Heagkinson 1.

SECTION 11. DECORATIVE Basket of Red Roses: Miss A. Baird 1, Miss E. Hodgkinson 2. Basket of any other Roses: Mrs Ashley 1. Bowl of Red Roses: Miss E. Hodgkinson 1, Mrs G. Woodward 2 and 3. Vase of Red Roses: Miss A. Baird 1, Mrs Ashley"2, Miss N. Scott 3. ' Vlase of.anyiother Roses: Miss Baiid 1 and'2, Mrs G\ Woodward 3. Vaso of. ariy other ■ kind of Roses: Miss A. Baird 1, Miss ■ Bcardmoro 2, Mrs Ashley 8. Bouquet of Red Roses: Mrs Ashley 1, Miss A. Baird 2. Bouquet of any other Roses: Mrs Ashley 1, Miss A. Baiid 2. Basket of Flowers: Mrs Sadd 1, Mrs Ashley 2, Miss N. Scott 3. Basket of Native Flowers: Mrs Feary 1, Mrs Ashley 2, E. Hodgkinson 3. Decorated Tables (silver vases): Mrs Hitchcock 1, Mrs Ashley 2. Decorated Tables (glass vases): Mrs Sadd 1, Miss Beardmore 2, Mrs C. Page 3. Decorated Table by girls under 16: Jean Scott 1, Margaret Feary 2. Buttonhole mark' by adult: Mrs N. Scott 1, Mrs E. Hodgkinson 2. ■ Buttonhole by school girl: Margaret Feary 1, Ha Kerr 2. Buttonhole by school boy: Cyril Hodgkinson 1, Jack Feary 2, lan Feary VEGETABLES Best Lettuce: Jouu Fetterson 1, Lance Nonis 2. Best Cabbage: Mrs E. Hitchcock 1, Mrs E. Gooch, seur.-, 2. 8 stalks of Rhubarb: Rev. Scott 1, Mrs J. Feary 2. Plate of New Potatoes: R. W. Kirk 1, Mrs Gooch senr. 2. SECTION 111. COOKERY 6 Cream Horns: Mrs Ashley 1. 6 Cream Puffs: Mrs Ashley 1, Miss Skilton 2. 6 Pikelets: Miss A. Baird 1, Mrs Ulrica 2, Mrs Davies 3. 6 open Tarts: Miss Skilton 1 and 2. 6 Scones: .Miss Skilton 1, Mrs Ulrich 2, Mrs Norriss 3. 6 Scones, girdle: Mrs Davies 1, Mrs Ulrich 2. 6 Scones (date): Mrs Ulrich 1. 6 pieces Shortbread: Mrs A. Taylor 1 and 2, Miss A. Baird 3. 6 Oatcakes: Miss A. Baird 1. Plate 12 Biscuits: Mrs Ulrich 1. Plate Gems: Mrs Davies 1, Mi's Ulrich 2, Mrs Norriss 3. Nut Loaf: Mrs Norriss 1, Mrs Woodward 2. Loaf Home-made Bread: Mrs A. Harwood i, Mrs Norriss 2. Loaf Bermalino Bread: Mrs E. Hitch-: coda 1. Madeira Cake: Mrs Woodward 1, Mrs Johnstone 2 and 3. Gingerbread Cake: Mrs C. Page 1. Jewish Cake: Mrs Ashley 1, Mrs Feary 2, Mrs Woodward 3. Sponge Cake: Mrs Johnston 1. Sponge. Roll: Mrs C. Pa*e 1, Mrs Ulrich 2, .Mrs Ashley 3. • Sponge Sandwich: Mrs James Davies 1, Mrs C. Page 2, Mrs James Page 3.