TAUMATA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23631, 15 October 1938, Page 11

TAUMATA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

SPRING FLOWER SHOW Under the auspices of the Taumata Women’s Institute, a spring flower Show was held on October 8. Competition in the needlework and baking sections was good, but the display of spring flowers was disappointing Amusement was derived from a naildriving competition and quoit-throw-ing, and a pleasant evening was spent In social games and items. Mr J. McArthur opened the show. The following was the prize list:— Spring Flowers (judges: Mrs Morrison and Miss E. Smith. Clinton).— Collection of flowering shrubs four kinds—Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Carruthers 2. Collection of flowering shrubs, six kinds —Mrs Robertson 1 Mrs Carruthers 2. Two Barrii—Mrs Carruthers 1 and 2, Miss A. Taylor 3 Vase of viscaria—Mrs Robertson I, Mrs Carruthers 2. One polyanthus primrose—Mrs Carruthers 1 Mrs Robertson 2. Three polyanthus primrose, varieties—Mrs Carruthers 1. Six polyanthus primroses, varieties— Mrs Carruthers 1. Three single anemones—Mrs Carruthers 1. Three double anemones—Mrs Carruthers 1 Three double ranunculi—Mrs Carruthers 2. Two auriculas, varieties— Mrs Carruthers 1. Miss M McArthur 2. Two wallflowers, single—Mr? Robertson 1 and 2. One show pansy —Mrs George Carruthers 1, Miss M McArthur 2. Any flower—Mrs Robertson 1 and 2, Miss Taylor 3 Vegetables.—Four stalks rhubarb— Mrs Carruthers 1 and 2. Three stalks silver beet—Mrs Robertson 1 and 2, Miss M. McArthur 2. Two lettuces— Mrs R. Lawrence 1, Miss M. McArthur 2. Two leeks—Mrs Carruthers 1 and 2. Needlework, —Knitted scarf Margaret Taylor 1. Knitted man’s pullover—Mrs Carruthers I. Knitted lady’s jumper—Mrs J. Taylor 1. Tea cosy—Mrs Carruthers. Duchesse set —Mrs W. Taylor 1, Miss M Stewart 2, Mrs Robertson 3. Table centre— Miss M Stewart 1 and 2, Mrs Robertson 3. Embroidered supper cloth— Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs W Taylor 2 Throw-over Mrs Carruthers 1 Worked cushion—Mrs Jackson 1 Miss M. Stewart 2. Mrs Robertson 3. Best novelty—Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Robertson and Mrs Jackson (equal) 2 Baking (judge. Mr Robertson Clinton).—White bread —Mrs R. Lawrence 1. Fancy loaf—Mrs Robertson k Plate of pikelets—Mrs R. Lawrence 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Mrs F Lawrence 3. Plate of variety scones —Mrs Jackson 1, Miss M. Stewart 2. Plate of pastry—Miss M. Taylor 1, Mrs Carruthers 2. Meat pie—Mrs Jackson 1 Fruit cake, light—Mrs Carruthers 1 Mrs R. Lawrence 2 Butter sponge— Mrs Jackson 1. Coffee cake —Mrs Jackson 1. Mrs Robertson 2. Sponge sandwich —Mrs Jackson 1. Miss M Stewart 2. Shortbread —Mrs Jackson 1 and 2. Mrs Robertson 3. Collection of biscuits —Mrs Jackson 1, Mrs Robertson 2. Pot of ample jelly—Mrs Carruthers 1. Mrs J. Taylor 2.11 b table butter—Mrs Robertson 1 and 3. Mrs Carruthers 2. Four heaviest hen’s eggs—Mrs Carruthers 1. Mrs Lawrence 2, Miss M. Stewart 3. Decorated cake —Mrs Jackson 1 and 2. Sponge roll— Mrs Jackson 1 and 2. Miss M. Stewart 3,