METHODIST FLOWER SHOW

Opunake Times, 17 September 1948, Page 3

METHODIST FLOWER SHOW

RECORD ENTRIES

OUTSTANDING SUCCESS

Record entries, in most classes, exceptionally beautiful blooms as a result of the recent vei v favourable weather, and an mpreased' attendance made this years Methodist Spring- Flower Show an outstanding success 'from every angle, the net proceeds which are expected |o be in the vicinity of i-250, being considerably more than lasr, year’s fine effort. Throughout Wednesday a (successful trial from previous shout held on Mondays); large crowds visited the Drill Hall and this important social event was again very successful through the direct efforts qf the ladies’ guild \xnd a very capable and willing band of helpers. V The blooms apart from urn record entries were of a particularly high quality, .which drew iinei-praise, from the judges. This applied, equally to most sections and -particularly to the children’s work; All stalls were packed with articles, goods and ot all descriptions and did a very brisk business right into the evening. The concert in the evening also drew a packed house, and Mr. and Mrs. A. IST. McGaughey and all artists are to he congratulated on the fine programme. (A full report wili appear next issue).

Stallholders and Officials The following ladies assisted - at the various stalls: Tearooms: Mesdames Tilley, Sorenson, Taylor, Pope, Crocker, Cruden, McKenzie and Misses M. Dew and J. McKenzie. Sweet Stall: Mesdames S. Humphrey, Siddells and Morgan md Miss" Reid. Produce Stall : Mesdames Shields and Kitchiu-gman and Miss Pettigrew. Cake Stall: Mesdames Wright, Amon and McKenzie. • Sewing Stall: Mesdames Sinclair, Richards, Fawcett, Hughson and Miss Hurst. Shrubs: Misses Hurst, Messrs. G. Hughson and 11. Dew assisted the secretary, the Rev. C. P. Lucas, and thev were also helped bv R. Otene, M. Siddells, A. Hughson and D. Holmes- Doorkeepers were Messrs, C* E. Warner, J. C. Tilley and J. J. Chapman. Results were:—

AMATEUR SECTION Daffodils

Judge. Mr. J. H. Barnard. Stewards: Mesdames J- S. Tosland and F. Briinlow. Pbin'ts prize and champion bloom, J. Gibson for “Carleon.” Six varieties, Mrs. K. Mourie 1, C. H. Fischer 2, three, J. Gibson 1, C. H. Fischer 2. Trumpets: Three, G. Gibson 1, J Gibson 2; yellow, J. Gibson 1, G. Gibson 2 ; white, G. Gibson 1, J. Gibson ,2; bicolour, J*. Gibson 1, Mrs. Monde 2 Incomparabilis: Tine©, G. Gibson 1, J. Gibson 2; one, d. Gibson 1, Mrs. Mourie 2; all yellow, G. Gibson 1, J. Gibson 2; one red cup, J. Gibson 1, Mrs. Mourie 2. Barrii: Three, G. Gibson 1, J. Gibson 2; one, J. Gibson 1, Mrs. .Mourie 2: yellow, Cf H. Fischer 1, G. Gibson 2; red cup, J. Gibson 1, G. Gibson 2, Leedsii: Three, giant, Mrs. Mourie 1, G. Gibson 2; one, giant, G. Gibson 1, Mrs. Mourie 2 small cup, J. Gibson 1, G. Gibson 2. 'Hybrids: Three, bunch flowered, C. H. Fischer 1, Mrs. Mourie 2; one bunch flowered, Mrs. Mourie 1 and 2; three double, J. Gibson 1, C. H. Fischer 2; one variety double, Mrs. Mourie I and 2; one bloom, any oilier variety, J. Gibson .1 and 2; Cut Flowers Judge: Mrs. J. A. Stevenson. Steward: Sister M. Dickey^ Points prize, Mrs. C. Maindonald 1, D. and A, Holmes and Mrs. A. Young equal 2. Anemones, single, Mrs. A. Smith 1, Mrs. W. Allan and D. and A. Holmes equal 2; double, J). and A. Holmes 1, Mrs. A. Smith 2; ranunculus, Mrs. Smith 1 and 2; lachenaliaSj D. and A. Holmes 1, Mrs, C. Maindonald 2; freesias, Miss Hurst 1, D. and A. Holmes and : Mrs. E. Welsh equal 2; polyanthus, Miss M. Fischer 1, Mrs. L. Harvey 2; primroses, J), and A. Holmes 1, Miss K. Mourie 2: pansies, Mrs. Tylee 1, Mrs W. M. Allan 2; violets, Mrs.

Hindi 1, Mrs. Tyke 2; stock. Mrs. Allan 1, Mrs. Maindonald 2, wallflower, Miss Fisclier I, Mrs, Maindonald 2; Iceland poppy, Miss Pettigrew 1, Miss Fischer and Mrs. Campbell equal 2nemesia, Mrs. Campbell 1 and 2; calendula, Miss Fischer 1, Mrs. Allan 2; spraxias, Mrs. A Young 1, Mrs. Allan 2;' tulips, I. Maindonald 1, Mrs.

Young 2; collection of - spring flowers. Mrs. Young 1, D, and A. Holmes 2; arctotis, collection, D. and A. Holmes 1, Mrs. J. S. Tosland 2; forget-me-not, Mrs. C. Maindonald 1 and 2; hyacinths, Mrs. Maindonald 1, J). and A. Holmes 2; blooms not otherwise' enumerated, not more than 12 varieties, Mrs. J. Si rouge 1, M rs. W. M. Allan 2.

Flowering SSmtos

Judge: Airs, ,1. A. Stevenson. Steward: Sister AT. Dickey. ■Points prize, D. and A. Holmes 1 Miss Hurst 2 Six, I), and A. Holmes 1, Miss E. Gibson 2 ; three, D. and A. Holmes 1, Miss Hurst and Airs. Burke equal 2; ericas, six, Aliss Hurst 1; three, Aliss Hurst 1 aud 2; camellias, double, Airs. K. Alourie 1, Aliss L. Gibson 2; single, D. and A. Holmes 1; proteas, D. pnd A. Holmes 1 ; waratahs, D. and A. Holmes 1. , Decorative Judge: Aliss A. Collins. Steward: Airs. AY. Fanil. Point prize, Airs. J. A. Stevenson 1, Airs. J. S. Tosland °. Vase of flowers, no wire,. Mrs. Tosland 1, Airs; Stevenson 2; jug of flowers, no- wire, Airs. Stevenson 1, Airs. Tosland 2; low howl of flowers for dining table, Airs. Stevenson 1, Airs. R. Siddells 2; floating bowl, Airs, Stevenson 1, Airs. Tosland 2; shoulder spray, Airs. Stevenson and Airs. Tosland equal 1; buttonhole, Airs. Ashworth 1, Airs. Stevenson 2. NOVICE SECTION Daffodils

Judge: Mr. J. H. Barnard. Stewards: Mesdames J. S Tesland and F. Brimlow.

Points prize, Mrs, A. Wasley. Runner-up Mrs. Burke. Trumpets : One each of white, yellow and bi-colour, Mrs, Wasiey 1, Mrs. A. Allan 2; white, Mrs Bourke 1; yellow, Mrs. Wasley 1, Mrs. Bourke 2; bicolour, Mrs. Wasley 1, Allan 2. Incomparabilis: One white perianth; Mrs. Wasley 1, Mrs. Bourke 2; yellow perianth, Mrs. Wasley 1; red cup, Mrs. Bourke 1. Mrs. Tylee 2. Leedsii: One niant, Mrs. Wasle T - 1, Mrs. Bourke 2. Hybrids: One bunch, flowered, Mrs. Bourke 1 and 2; double, Mrs. Wasley 1, Mrs. A. Young 2.

Decorative

Judge: Miss A. Collins. Steward: Mrs, W. Faull. Points prize, Miss E. Mourie. Buttonhole, Miss Mourie 1, Mrs, R. E. Brown 2; vase of flowers, no wire, Miss Mourie 1, Miss M. Harvey 2; low bowl for dining table, Miss Harvey 1, Miss Mourie 2; floating bowl, Miss Mourie 1, Mrs. Comber 2; jug of flowers, no wire, Miss Mourie I and 2: shoulder spray, Miss Mourie 1 and 2. Knitting Judge: Mrs, A. Hindi. Steward : Mrs. C. Fawcett. Points prize, Mrs. A. Starck 1. Miss M. Poole 2. Baby’s dress, Mrs. Starck 1, Mrs. Harding 2; baby’s garment, Mrs. Starck 1, Mrs. Harding 2; fairisle garment, Miss A. Baylis 1, Miss D. Reid 2; man’s knitted socks, Mrs. Lusk 1; pullover, Mrs. Eitchingman T, Miss Poole 2; bed jacket, Mrs. D. Coombe 1, Mrs. C. Haskell 2; gloves, Miss Poole 1. Mrs. T. Milne 2. Fancy Work Judge: Mrs, A. Hindi. Steward : Mrs, C. Fawcett. Points prize, Mrs. D. Coombe and Mrs. B. Baylis equal 1, Mrs. B. A. Sorenson 2. Duchess set, coloured, Mrs, Coombe 1, Mrs. Baylis 2; table centre, coloured, Mrs. Baylis 1, Mrs. Starck 2; apron, coloured, Mrs. Baylis I, Mrs.. Starck 2; self-coloured embroidery, Miss A. Pope 1, Mrs. Starck 2; embroidered article, Mrs. Coombe 1 and 2; coloured crochet, cotton, Mrs. C. Haskell 1 mid 2; sugarbag article, Mrs. Sorrenson 1 and 2; tatting, Mrs. Ashworth 1, Miss Poole 2.

Home Industries Judge. Mrs. E. A. Poole. Steward : Mrs. Crocker.

Points prize, Mrs. S. M. Coombe 1, Mrs. R. H. Hnghson 2. Family cake, Mrs. Hugbson 1 Mrs. Beylis 2; ginger cake, Mrs. Huglion 1, Mrs. Coombe 2; sponge sandwich, butter, Mrs. Coombe' 1 and 2; ginger nuts, Miss Hurst 1, Mrs. Baylis 2; pikelets, Mrs. F. J. Young 1, Miss F. Conaglen 2; scones, plain, Mrs. Coombe 1 and 2; scones, brown, Mrs. Coombe 1 and 2; fruit loaf, Mrs. Hughson 1. Mrs. Coombe 2; sponge roll, Miss Conaglen 1, Mrs. Hughson 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION Cut bloom, judge, Mrs. Stevenson. Points prize, Gwen Mourie; Collection of three varieties, Berrie Stronge 1, Margaret Rose 2, Iceland poppies, Gwen Mourie 1, Ann Harding 2; lachenal-

ias, Ann Fawcett 1, Margaret Rose 2; daffodils, GweiuMourie 1 and 2; stocks, Margaret Young 1, Decorative: Judge, Miss A. Collins. Points prize, Maureen McCrone; Garden on a tray: 10 years 'and .under, Mtiureen McCrone 1, Ann Fawcett 2; 11 years and over, Lorraine Smith 1 • decorated floral sand saucer, 10 years and under, Nancy Jillett 1, Maureen McCrone 2; 11 years and over, Dale Gatenby 1, Janice Jillett 2; posy, 10 years and under, Barbara Kippenberger 1, Beth Harvey 2; 11 years and over, Janice Jillett 1, J. Stronge 2; jar of flowers, 10 years and under, Maureen McCrone 1, J. Hughson 2; 11 years and over, J. Stronge 1, Gwen Mourie 2. Secondary school work: Judge, Mrs. F. Frechtling; forms five and six, article suitable for publication as a leading article in local paper, June TValker 1, Moira Dew 2; forms three and four, i report of local sports fixture or event suitable for publication, Janice Jillett 1, Marie Munro 2; Primary school work: Judges, art, Mr. J. Gifford, senior essays, Mrs. P. Jillett, junior essays, Mr. H. W. Wotton. Coloured drawing, Sylvia Hopkins 1, Heather Smith 2; pencil drawing, Heather Smith 1, Marian Abie 2; essay, forms one and two, Robert Harvey 1, Sylvia Hopkins 2; standard three and four, John Harvey 1; standard one and two, A. Deatherbarrow 1, Brian Brown 2. Knitting: Judge, Mrs, Hindi; knitted article, senior girls, Shirley McCullum 1, M. Harvey 2; junior girls, Margaret Amon 1: gloves, Felicia Humphries 1, M. Rose 2. Arts and crafts: Poker or painted work, Mary Young 1; woodwork artcle, Norman Seed 1; aeroplane, N. Harvey 1. Needlework: Judge, Mrs. Hmch; smocked garment, senior girls, Felicia Humphries 1, Pat Crofskey 2; pyjamas, senior girls, Betty Young .1; sugar bag article, junior girls, L. Amon T, N. Amon 2.