STIRLING FLOWER SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22823, 6 March 1936, Page 3

STIRLING FLOWER SHOW

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION The annual show held- under the auspices of the Stirling Horticultural Society was held in the Church Hall on Tuesday last and was a very successful event. Entries totalled 465, the cut flowers in particular being a strong section. .Features of the show were the sweet peas and the decorative classes, in which some excellent exhibits were seen. A new section introduced this year was photography, and ; ; large number of entries were received for this. The staging arrangements were excellent and reflected credit on those responsible. The judges were Mrs James Craig (baking). Mrs G. Guest (industrial), Mr R. R. Grigor (flowers, vegetables, and fruit), and Mr Harwell (photography). Two competitions were held in connection with the show. Miss Anderson guessed the correct weight of a cake (151 b), and Mrs S.WilJoeks won (he Sheep-guessing Competition. Tiic attendances throughout were large and the society is to be congratulated on the interest taken in the show by residents. Following is the prize list: — POT PLANTS. Fern—Mrs A. A. Jensen 1. DECORATIVE. Decorated table—Mrs Inglis 1, Miss Perkins 2, Mrs Coatsworth 3. Bowl, other than sweet pea—Miss R. A. Anderson 1, Mrs J. G. Weir 2, Mrs A. Renton 3. Pair vases (four entries) —Miss K. Rutherford 1, Mrs Inglis 2, Mrs A. Renton 3. Bowl sweet peas (one entry) —Mrs Inglis 1. Bowl autumn foliage and flowers (five entries) —Miss Smaill 1. Miss R. A. Anderson 2, Mrs A. Rutherford 3. Decorated basket (five entries) Miss R. A. Anderson 1, Mrs Inglis 2, Mrs A. Renton 3. Children, under 10 years, vase (one entry)—D. Weir 1. Buttonhole (five entries) —Jackie M'Kinlay 1 and 2. Children, over 10 years and under 16 years, vase (six entries) —Dorothy Baird 1. Phyllis M'Kinlay 2. CUT FLOWERS. Sweet peas, four varieties (four entries) —A. S. M'lntosh 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2, Mrs G. Brown 3. Sweet peas, six varieties (two entries) —A. S. M'lntosh I, Mrs Inglis 2. Delphiniums, three spikes (one entry)—Mrs Inglis 1. Coll. dahlias, six varieties (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1. M~e Inglis 2. Asters, six varieties (three entries) —A. S. M'lntosh 1 and 3, Mrs A. Rutherford 2. Three asters (five entries) —Mrs W. Logie 1, A. S. M'lntosh 2 and 3. Three carnations (two entries)—Miss Smaill 1, Mrs Perkins 2. Phlox Drummondi, three spikes (four entries) —Mrs Inglis 1, Mrs Brown 2. Mis A. Rutherford 3. Perennial phlox, three spikes (two entries) Mrs A. Rutherford 1, Mrs Inglis 2. Six gladioli (one entry)—Mrs A. Anderson 1. Three gladioli (one entry)—Mrs Inglis 1. Three spikes salpiglossis (three entries) —C. Richardson 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2, Mrs G. Brown 3. Roses, three (four entries) —Miss Parker 1, Mrs Brown 2. Mrs Coatsworth 3. Marigolds, three French (two entries) —Mrs Brown 1 and 2. Calendula, three varieties (four entries)—Mrs Inelis 1, Mrs Brown 2, Mrs A. Rutherford 3. Larkspur, one vase (four entries) —C. Richardson 1, Mrs A. Rutherford 2, Mrs Inglis 3. Larkspur, three spikes (three entries) —C. Richardson I, Mrs A. Anderson 2, Mrs A. Rutherford 3. Lilium Auratum • (three entries) —Mrs Perkins 1 and 2, Mrs R. Irving 3. Lily, two varieties (one entry)—Mrs H. Anderson 1. Collection cut flowers, six varieties (two entries) —Mrs Inglis 1, Mrs Rutherford 2. Collection annuals, 12 varieties tone entry)—Mrs Brown 1. Collection annuals, six varieties (three entries) —A. S. M'lntosh 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2, Mrs Inglis h.c. Collection perennials, six varieties (three entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1, Mrs Inglis 2. Collection roses (two entries)—Miss Parker 1, Mrs Coatsworth 2. Unscheduled flower (six entries') —Mrs A. Anderson 1 and 3, C. Richardson 2. Most points in Nos. 1 and 2 and 34-S9—A. S. M'lntosh. Most points Nos. 1-41 —Mrs Inglis. Children's Exhibits.—Three sweet peas Cone entry)—E. Anderson 1. Three asters (one entry)—N. Logie 1. Three stock (two entries) —N. Logie 1. E. Anderson 2. Three antirrhinums (one entry)—E. Anderson 1. Collection flowers, three of each {one entry)—E. Anderson 1. . VEGETABLES. Carrots, three long (one entry)—A. Weir 1. Carrots, three short (one entry) —A. Weir 1. Carrots, three stump-rooted (one entry)—A. Weir 1. Parsnips, three (two entries) —M. C. Anderson 1, W. Ford 2. Beetroot, three turnip-rooted (two entries) —G. Whiteford 1. M. C. Anderson 2. Swedes, two (five entries) —Mrs Inglis 1. W. Ford 2, A. Weir 3. Potatoes, six, white (two entries) —W. Ford 1. Mrs A. Anderson 2. Potatoes, six, coloured (two entries) —W. Ford 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2. Seed potatoes, one dozen (three entries) —W. Ford 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2, W. Logie 3. Collection potatoes lone entry)—W. Ford 1. Pease. 12 poda (three- entries) —Mrs Perkins 1. Mrs A. Anderson 2, G. Whiteford 3. Peas, shelled (six entries) —J. Wallace 1. Mrs J. B. M'Kinlay 2, Mrs A. Anderson 3. Beans. French (one entry)—Mrs A. Anderson 1. Beans, runner (one entry) Mrs A. Anderson 1. Onions, six (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1, T. Andrews 2. Shallots, six (one entry)—Mrs Perkins 1. Rhubarb, six stalks (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1. W. Ford 2. Rhubarb, six heaviest (one entry)—W. Duncan 1. Cabbage, one table (six entries)—A. Bell 1. Mrs Inglish 2, W. Ford 3. Cabbage, heaviest (three entries) Mrs Brown 1. Mrs A. Rutherford 2. E. Low 3. Cauliflower (three entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1, W. Ford 2, Mrs A. Rutherford 3. Lettuces, two (three entries) —D. P. Minola 1. Mrs A. Rutherford 2, A. Weir 3. Collection table vegetables (one entry)—Mrs Inglis 1. Marrow, on'e white or yellow (two entries) —Mrs Reid 1, Mrg R. Irving 2. Marrow, one green (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1, Mrs. Reid 2. Table marrows, pair (two entries) — Mrs Reid 1, Mrs A. Anderson 2. Marrow, heaviest (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1, Mrs Reid 2. Brussels sprouts, dish (one entry)—Mrs Inglis 1. Table pumpkin (two entries) —Mrs Reid 1, Mrs Anderson 2. Heaviest pumpkin (two entries) —Mrs A. Anderson 1. Mrs Reid 2. Most points in D. No. 1-40, for competitors who have not previously won a most points' prize—Mrs W. Ford. Most points in Section D.. Nos. 1-40—Mrs A. Andernon.

Children's Exhibits.—Table cabbage (one entry)—Ernie Low 1." Three carrots (one entry)—Douglas Logie 1. White potatoes, six (two entries)—!). Logic 1, E. Low 2. French beans,'six (one entry) - -E. Low 1. Onions, six (one entry) E. Low 1. Turnips, three (one entry)--Andy M'Culloch 1. Beet,- turnip rootci (three entries)—Andy M'Culloch 1. D Logie 2. Collection six varieties (three entries)—D. Logic 1. E. Low 2. FRUIT. Dessert apples, four (three entries) - Mrs Perkins 1, Mrs A. Bell 2, Mrs Wilson 3. Apples, cooking, four (two entries)—W. Ford I, Mrs Coatsworth 2. Dessert pears, four (one entry)—Mrs Perkins 1. Pears, four, cookiii" (one entry)—Mrs A. Anderson 1. Plums, six, dark (three entries)—Mrs A. Bell 1. Mrs W. Lattimer 2, Mrs R. Irving 3. Plums, six, yellow (one entry)—Mrs R. irvin.; 1. Plums, six. red (two entries) —Mrs A. Bell 1. Mm A. Anderson 2. PRESERVES. Fruit, three bottles (three entries) Miss N. Jensen 1. Miss M. Bell 2, Mrs A. Caldwell 3. Jam, three bottles (three entries) —Mrs P. Low 1, Mrs A. Jensen 2, Mrs A. Anderson 3. Jelly, three bottles (five entries)—Mrs P. Low 1, Mrs A. Caldwell 2, Mrs A. Jensen 3. Marmalade, one bottle (one entry)—Mrs A. Jensc: 1. Pickles, one bottle (one e.ntry)--Mrs Jensen 1. Vegetable, one bottle (four entries) —Miss N. Jensen 1. 2. and 3, Mrs J. P. Boyd highly commended. Honey, one jar (one entry)—Mr W. Anderson 1. Fresh eggs, one dozen (two entries) —Mis Coatsworth 1. Mrs Wilson 2. Most points Nos. 1 to 6—Mrs A. Jensen and Miss N. Jensen (equal). BAKING. Oven scones, three (six entries) —Mrs Richardson 1, Mrs R. Irving 2, Mrs A. Bell 3, Mrs A. Rutherford h. c. Girdle scones, three (two entries)—Mrs J. P. Boyd 1, Mrs J. B. M'Kinlay 2. Fruit scones, three (four entries) —Mrs A. Bell 1. Mrs J. P. Bonl 2, Mrs A. Rutherford 3. Fancy scones, without fruit, three (five entries) —Mrs A. Bell 1. Mrs Richardson 2, Mrs Perkins 3. Pikelets, three (four entries) —Mrs A. Bell 1. Miss J. Rutherford 2, Miss F. Andrews 3. Light fruit cake (three entries)—Mrs Fairbairn 1. Miss J. Rutherford 2, Mrs A. Bell 3. Dark fruit cake (one entry) —Miss J. Rutherford 1. Seed cake (three entries)—Miss F. Andrews 1, Mrs A. Bell 2. Mrs J. B. M'Kinlav 3. Ginger cake (four entries) —Mrs A. Bell 1, Miss J. Rutherford 2. Mrs Wilson 3. Sponge roll (two entries)—Miss L. Kirktiess 1. Miss J. Rutherford 2. Sponge sandwich (three entries)—Miss A. Intrlis 1, Mrs A. Rutherford 2, Miss- L. Kirkness 3. Cake of shortbread (two entries) —Mrs J. B. M'Kinlay 1. Mrs A. Bell 2. Biscuits, collection, four varieties, three of each (three entries) —Mrs T. Davy 1 and 2, Miss L. Kirkness 3. Collection small cakes, four varieties, three of each (two entries) —Mrs J. B. M'Kinlay 1, Miss L. Kirkness 2. Home-made yeast loaf (one entry)—Mrs Perkins 1. Cake, not scheduled (two entries)—Mrs P. Low 1. Miss J. Rutherford 2. Most points in section—Mrs A. J. Bell. Children LFnder 16 Years.—Oven scones, three (two entries) —Esme Low 1, Nancy Logie 2. Girdle sqones, three (one entry) —Nancy Logie 1. Fruit scones, three (one entry)—Nancy Logie 1. Fancy scones without fruit, three (one entrv) Nancy Logie 2. Pikelets, three (three entries) —Phyllis M'Kinlay 1, Nancy Logie 2, Esme Low 3. . Gingerbread (three entries)- —Etta Anderson 1, Nancy Logie 2, Phyllis M'Kinlay 3. Sponge sandwich (three entries) —Nancv Logie 1, Etta Anderson 2, Esme Low 3. Shortbread cake (four entries) —Phyllis M'Kinlay 1, Nancy Logie 2. Esme Low 3. Most points in section—Nancy Logie. INDUSTRIAL. Outwork article (five entries) —Mrs Reid 1, Mrs Fairbairn 2, Mrs Boyd 3. Cineraria or satin stitch (10 entries) Mrs G. Park 1, Miss Perkins 2, Miss Millar 3. Organdie toilet table article (five entries) —Mrs, Fairbairn 1 and 3, Miss K. Rutherford 2. Sylk-arto article (two entries) —Miss K. Rutherford 1, Miss A. Inglis 2. Four d'oyleys (two entries) Mrs Fairbairn I and 2. Adults' knitted garments (six entries) —Miss Fairbairn 1 and 3. Miss Millar 2. Woollen tea cosy (three entries) —Miss Fairbairn 1, Miss K. Rutherford 2, Miss Millar 3. Woollen cushion (three entries)—Miss K. Rutherford 1, Mrs Fairbairn 2, Mrs T. Davey 3. Embroidered cushion (four entries) Miss Perkins 1, Miss E. Wilson 2, Mrs W. Logie 3. Embroidered picture (five entries) —Miss K. Rutherford 1, Miss Caskie 1 (special). Miss R. Anderson 2. Mrs Boyd 3. Wool rug (three entries) Mrs Boyd 1, Mrs Coatsworth 2. Mrs J. S. Park 3. Tapestry article (two entries) —Miss K. Rutherford 1, Miss R. Anderson 2. Unscheduled specimen (nine entries) —Mrs Donaldson 1, Mrs Jensen 2 ; Mrs T. Davey 3. Most points in section —Miss K. Rutherford. PHOTOGRAPHY.

Child study (twenty-one entries) —Mrs H. Anderson 1, Mr C. Richardson 2, Mrs J\ P. Boyd 3. Animal study (14 entries) —Mrs A. Caldwell 1, Mrs H. Anderson 2, Miss E. Botting 3. Sea or water scape (33 entries) —Mr C. Richardson 1, Miss Perkins 2, Mr N. Rutherford 3. Landscape (25 entries) —Mrs A. Caldwell 1, Mrs J. P. Boyd 2, Mr C. Richardson 3. Garden scene (eight entries) Mr Ernie Bell 1, Miss R. Anderson 2, Mrs Caldwell 3. Farm scene (16 entries)—Mr W. Baird 1, Mr A. Bell 2, Mrs Fairbairn 3. Special class for enlargements—Mr Norman Rutherford 1, 2, and 3. Most points in section —Mrs A. Caldwell.