SUCCESSFUL SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12322, 17 December 1925, Page 9

SUCCESSFUL SHOW

WADESTOWN GARDEN SOCIETY HIGH STANDARD FLOWERS EXHIBITED LIST OF AWARDS The summer show of the above society, held. in the Infants’ Schoolroom, Wold street, on Saturday last, was opened by the Mayoress (Mrs C. J. Norwood). The initial staging in the schoolroom proved to be a great success, and was largely attended, particularly so in the evening. Considering the very had season which has been experienced this year, the exhibits were of a high standard, and the keenness of competition and general enthusiasm was very much in evidence. During the afternoon, tea was dispensed by the ladies’ committee, and greatly added to the success of the show. The Zealandic Orchestra provided an excellent programme of music both afternoon and evening, and those present readily expressed appreciation of an added and quite unexpected attraction. Following are the results: Pot plants.—Ferns: Mrs Barclay 1 and 2. Flowering plants-. Mrs Barclay V Mies Battersby 2. Aspidistras: Mrs Barclay l and 2.

Cut flowers. —Roses: Mrs Bmley 1, Mrs Beggs 2, Mrs Sirett and Mrs Watkin h.c. Roses (six distinct kinds): Miss Battersby 1 and 2. Flowers (12 kinds): Mrs Watkin 1, M.rß Beggs 2, Mrs A. J. Allen h.c. Flowers (six kinds): Miss Battersby 1, Mrs Sirett 2, Mrs J.. J. Connor h.c. Sweet peas (six colours): P. W. Twiss 2. Sweet peas (three colours): Mrs Beggs 1, Mrs Fraser 2. Pansies: Mrs Beggs 1, Mrs WM kin 2, Misb Battersby h.c. Stocks: Mrs Watkins 1. Antirrhinums (three colours): Mrs Sirett 1, Miss Battersby 2. Antirrhinums (any colour): Mrs Sirett 1, Miss Battersby 2. Carnations i R. G. Dixon 1. Delphiniums: Mrs Sirett 1, Miss Battersby 2. Geraniums: Miss Battersby 1 and 2. Six vases: Mrs Sirett 1, Miss Battersby 2, Mrs Beggs h.i. Champion rose: Mrs 11mley 2. Decorative class,—Table decorations: Mrs Nivan 1, Mra MacDonald 2, Mrs Watkins h.c. Decorated basket: Mrs Nivan 1, Mrs MacDonald 2. Mrs MacDonald h.c. Bowl of roses-. Mrs MacDonald 1, Miss Batetrsby 2, Mrs Emley h.c. Buttonhole (children): L. Watkins 1, G. Greig 2, M. Connor 3, J. Walker h.c. Coloured hand bouquet: Miss Battersby 1, Mrs MacDonald 2, Mrs Emley h.c. Lady’s spray: Ml-s MacDonald 1, Mrs Watkins 2.

Vegetables.—Cabbage: G. Nash 1, R. G: Dixon 2, P. W. Twiss h.c. Cauliflower : Miss Battersby I and 2. Lettuce: Mrs Sirett 1. C. H. Beggs 2, R. G. Dixon h.c. Peas: C. H. Beggs 1, Mias Battersby 2. Turnips:, R. G. Dixon 1, G. Nash 2, G. Hash h.c. Carrots: S. Watkins 1, G. Nash 2. Potatoes (white): Mrs Sirett 1. Broad beans: Miss Battersby 1, R. G. Dixon 2. Rhubarb: Miss Battersby 1, Mrs Simpson 2. Radishes (long): G. Nash 1, Miss Battersby 2, Mrs Sirett h.c. Radishes (round): G. Nash I and 2. Beetroot (round): G. Nash 1 and 2.

Fruit.—Collection small fruits; Miss Baterebv 1, S. Watkins 2. Home Products.—Sponge sandwich (butref): Mrs A. J. Allen 1, Mrs MacDonald 2, Mrs Simpson h.c. Sponge sandwich (without butler): Mrs Stanawav 1, Mrs Parlane 2, Mrs A. J. Allen b.c. Fruit cake: Mrs Parlane 1, Mrs MacDonald 2. Plate mixed cakes Mrs Prince 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Scones (girdle): Mrs A. J. Allen 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Seoneß (plain): Mrs St ana way 1, Mra Stewart 2. Mrs Prince h.e. Pikelets: Mrs A. J. Allen 1, Mrs Prince 2.

Children s.—Writing (Standards 1 and 2): G. Hazelton X, W. Golding 2; Standards 3 and 4, J. Gibson 1, H. Lees 2; Standards 5 and 6, R. Hardie 1, D. Ellis 2. Plasticene models (Standards 1 and 2): Winnie Cole 1, Margaret’Hunt 2. Drawing: Standards 1 and 2, M.' Fraser 1, 8. Cainpbell 2: Standards 3 and 4, P. Shadwell 1, H. Smith 2; Standards 5 and 6, _P. Sharratt 1, R. Hardie 2. Drawing (in colour): N. MacQuarrie 1, R. Hardie 2. Essay: Standards 3 and 4, C. Lambert ,1, M. Ryalls 2, J. Gibson h.c.j.Standards 5 and 6, M. MacQuarrie 1, I. Phillips 2, R. Hardie h.e. The following are the points gained in competition for the various trophies:— Cut flowers: Miss Battersby 14, Mrs Sirett 9, Mrs Watkins and Mrs Beggs 6 each. Decorative class: Mns MacDonald ,7, Mrs Nivan 4. Vegetables; G. Nash 12, Miss Battersby Home products: Mrs Allen 6, Mrs Stanaway 4.