AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19886, 14 March 1939, Page 11

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

PUHA W.I. FUNCTION fio'QT) ENTRIES IiIOCRTVIOD JUDOES PRAISE EXHIBITS (Humid Correspondent.) The Puha Women's Institute held a very successful open autumn flower -how last Thursday. Good oniric-; were received in all sections, and. despite the recent dry spell, some beautiful dahlias and mixed flowers were exhibited. The judge of the cooking section. Mrs. G. Scrags, Patutahi, praised highly all the entrants ki her section, and said the cooking was really up to a very high standard. There were large entries in the needlework and knitting classes, some beautiful work being shown. Original thrift and a splendid display of crafts were much admirad. There were also good collections of fruit and vegetables. The committee, under the leadership of the president, Mrs. Geo. Bayley, was complimented on the success of the function. Miss N. Coates acted as secretary, and the stallholders were: —WorkstalU Mesdames Greatbatch and Thompson; produce, Mrs. G. Sefton: icecream and sweets, Misses K. Cameron and M. Newing. A delicious lunch and afternoon tea were served by Mesdames G. Bayley and A. Cameron and helpers. AWARDS IN DETAIL Flowers

Dahlias (judges, the Misses L. and F. Orr; steward, Miss M. Newing).— One large decorative (8 entries): Mrs. A. Howard, 1: Mrs. D. Blair, 2; Miss M. Newing, 3. Medium decorative (5 entries): Mrs. G. Sefton. 1; Mrs. D. Blair, 2; Mrs. Dymook, 3. Cactus (4 entries): Miss M. Graham, 1; Mrs. A. Howard, 2; Miss N. Coates, 3. Hybrid cactus (3 entries): Miss N. Coates 1 and 2; Mrs. G. Sefton, 3. Pompom (4 entries): Mrs. A. Howard, 1: Mrs. H. O'Connell, 2; Mrs. W. Fisher, 3. Three cactus, different colours (1- entry): Miss N. Coates, U Three pompom (7 entries): Mrs. H. O'Connell, 1,2 and 3. Three charm (4 entries): Miss N. Coates, 1; Mrs. A. Howard, 2. Four dahlias, no duplicates (3 entries): Mrs A. Howard, 1; Miss N. Coates, 2; Mrs. D. Blair, 3. Miscellaneous (judges, Misses L. and F. Orr: steward. Miss M. Newing). —Cannas (2 entries): Mrs. D. Blair, 1; Miss M. Newing, 2. Antirrhinums (3 entries): Miss G. Drummond, 1; Miss N. Coates, 2; Miss M. Newing, 3. Marigolds, African (2 entries): Miss M. Nfcwing, 1: Mrs. Blair, 2. Marigolds, call, French (1 entry): Miss M. Newing, 1. Marigolds, dwarf (2 entries): Miss M. Newing, 1; Mrs. Blair, 2. Calendulas (1 entry): Miss M. Newing. 2. Zinnias (8 entries): Miss M. Graham, 1 and 2: Mrs. A. Howard, 3; Miss M. Newing, 4. Asters (9 entries): Mrs. W. McGrannaehan, 1; Mrs vV. Fisher, 2: Mrs. D. Blair, 3. Six oardv outdoor flowers (4 entries): Airs A. Howard, 1: Mrs. D. Blair, 2; Miss M. Newing, 3. Noveltv (2 entries): Mrs. Te Kani Te Ua, 1: Mrs. F. Atkins. I. Flower not mentioned in schedule (8 entries): Miss M. Newing, :; Mrs. ?. Atkins, 2; Mrs. S. Bridge, 3; Mrs. A. Howard, 4. Pol plaru in bloom (1 enlMfc: Miss M. Newing, 1. Potted entries): Mrs. Richmond, 1 and 1; Mrs. How Chow, 3.

Decorative (judge, Mrs. C. G. Holdsivoilth; steward, Mrs. J. McGregor).— Bowl of dahlias (1 entry): Mrs. H. Brown, 3. Bowl, of single dahlias (2 entries): Mrs. S. Bridge, 1; Mrs. H. Brown, 2. Bowl of mixed flowers (3 entries): Mrs. S. Bridge, lj Mrs. Richmond, 2. Bowl of flowers, one variety (0 .entries): Mrs. H. Brown, 1; Mrs. Richmond, 2; Mrs. Howard, 3. Bowl >f yellow flowers (5 entries): Mrs. c Jov/ard, 1; Mrs. Bridge, 2; Mrs. Fisher {. Bwwl of berries and autumn foliage (1 entry): Miss J. Cameron, 2.' Vase if flowers., best arrangement (G enries): Mrs. S. Bridge, 1; Mrs. G. Scragg, 2; Mrs. T. Kingi, 3. Lady's spray (1 entry): Mrs. W. Fisher, 2. Gentleman's 'buttonhole (8 entries): Vtrs. v S. Bridge, 1; Mrs. J. Graham, 2; Mrs. <F. Atkins, 3. Victorian posy (C entries): Miss M. Newing, 1; Mrs. F. \iikins, 2; Miss J. Cameron. 3. Floral iecoration for table (1 entry): Miss J. Cameron, 2. * Cooking (Judge: Mrs. G. Scragg. Steward: Mrs. W. White.) Plain scones (5 entries): Mrs. R. J. Brcwn, 1; Mrs. Mulholland, 2; Mrs. W. White, 3. Scones, with or cream ((> entries): Mrs. W. White, 1; Mrs. J. Graham, 2; Mrs. R. J. Brown, 3. Yeast buns (2 entries): .yjrs. G. Paton, 1 and 2. Pikelets <5 entries): Mrs. Mulholland, 1; Mrs. Paton, 2; Mrs. Greatbatch and Mrs. Drummond (tie), 3. Nut bread (3 mtrics); Mrs. Paton 1 and 2: Mrs -i. .1. Brown, 3. Shortbread (( >ntries): Mrs. .1. Graham, 1; Mrs Jrummond, 2; Mrs. A. Cameron, 3. Flaky Pastry (unfilled), (4 entries): Mrs. ,T. Graham and Mrs. F. Atkins, (tie), 1. Sponge roll (2 entries): Mrs. Paton. 1; Mrs. W. White, 2. Sponge sandwich, no butter, (5 entries): Mrs. Patd'n, 1; Miss N. Coatcs, 2; Mrs. W. White, 3. Sponge sandwich, with butter, (5 entries): Mrs. Greatbatch., 1; Mrs. Pevreal, 2; Mrs. - J aton, 3. Madeira cake (!) entries): Vlrs. F. Atkins and Mrs. J. McGregor (tie), 1. Sultana cake (!) entries): Mrs. Paton, 1; Mrs. J. McGregor, 2; Mrs. G. Bayley, 3. Canadian date cake (3 entries): Mrs. F. Atkins, 1; Mrs. Paton, 2; Mrs. W. White, 3. Rich fruit cake (G entries):' Mrs. F. Atkins, 1; Mrs. W. While, 2: Mrs. Paton, 3. Decorated iced cake (2 entries)' Mrs. G. Bayley, l: Mrs. Paton. 2. Preserves (Judge: Mrs. G. Scratjg. Steward: Mrs. W. White.)

Bottled fruit (1 entry): Mrs. .1 Murray, 1. Jams, light (3 entries)

Mrs. A. Cameron, I; Mrs. ,1. Drumn:nd, 2; Mrs. J, Murray, :;. Jams, dark, (2 entries): Mrs. A. Cameron. 1; Mrs. J. Murray, 2. Jellies (2 entries): Mrs. J. Drummond, 2; Mrs. J. Murray, 3. Pickles (3 entries): Mrs. Grcatbntcl), 1; Mrs. .1. McGregor, 2: Mrs. J. Murray, 3. Pickled 1 anions <2 entries): Mrs. j. McGregor. Mrs. A. Cameron, 2. Sauces, (2 entries): Mrs. J. McGregor. I; Mrs !. Drummond, 2. Bottled tomatoes (1 entry): Mrs. J. McGregor, I. Chutney, <2 entries): Mrs. Charteris, I: Vlrs. .1. McGregor. 2. Lemon honey Ct entries): Mrs. A. Camer n, I; Mrs. I. Drummond, 2; Mrs. .1. McGregor, : Butter (3 entries): Mrs. A. Cameron, 1; Mrs. Mooney, 2; Mrs. A. Thompson, 3. White hen eggs (3 antries): Mrs. J. Graham, t; Mrs. Mooney. 2; Mrs. Charteris, 3. Tinted hen eggs (3 entries): Mrs. Fisher, 1 and 3; Mrs. A. Cameron. 2. Homemade soap (1 entry): Mrs. Mooney, 1 Fruit tJudge: Mrs. S. Smilhers: Steward: Mr. P. Coates.) Cooking apples, green (5 entries): Mrs. Charteris, 1; Mrs. Kitney, 2: R. Coates, 3. Eating apples, tinted to entries): Mrs. Kitney, 1; Mrs. Sefton, 2 and 3". Eating apples, green (5 entries): Mrs. Kitney, 1,2, and 3. Pears (4 entries): Mrs. Mulholland, 1; Mrs. Kitney, 2: Mrs. Sei'ton, I!. Peaches, clingstone, ((i entries): Mrs. Kitney, I and 3; Miss J. Cameron', 2. Pearlies, freestone (3 entries). Mrs. Grealbatch, 1: R. Coates, 2. Lemons it entry): P. Buckland, 1. Best fruit not mentioned on schedule C 7 entries): Mrs, Greatbalch, 1; Mrs. Richmond, ?,: R. Coates, 3 Vegetables (Judge: Mr. S. Smithers: Steward: Mr. R. Richmond.) Tomatoes OS entries): Mrs. Greatbatch, 1; Mrs. Sefton. 2 and 3. Potatoes (G entries): Mrs. Charteris.

Mrs. Newton. 2; Wii.-.. fc Kan Fe Ua, 3. Kumaras (4 entries): Mrs. Tc Kani Te Ua, 1; Mrs. J. Bennett. .; Mrs. Newton, •">. Pumpkin (5 ■nines): Mr. J. Bennett, I; Mrs. Greatbalch, 2; R. Coates, 3. Marrow i 10 entries): Mrs. Newton, 1 and : '-: \. and ,1. Bavley, 2. Collect! n ol •egetables (10 entries): Mrs. Newton, 1; Mrs. J. Murray, 2; Mrs. T. Kingi, !. Herbs 14 entries): Mrs. Newton, •: Mrs. Bayley, 2: Mrs. T. Kingi, Ficldworl; (Judge: Mr. S. Smithers. Steward: Mr. J. Bayley;) Maize (3 entries): Mrs. Charteris, !; R. Coates, 2; G. Sefton, 3. Mangolds (4 entries): G. Sefton, 1 and !: R. Coates, 3. Swedes (2 entries): G. Sefton, 1 and 2. Carrots (1 entry): 3. Sefton, 1. Saniole of hay it entrvi: G. Sefton, 1. Field pumpkin (4 entries): G. Sefton, 1: Mrs. Grealbatch. 2; A. and J. Bayley, 3, Needlework (Judges: Mrs. Miller and Mrs. A. Richmond. Steward: Mrs. F. Atkius). Baby's knitted eoai or dress (2 entries): Mrs. H. O'Connell. 1 and 2. Knitted bonnet. (4 entries): Mrs. H. O'Connell, 1; Miss G. Drummond, 2; Mrs. A. Thompson, 3. Lady's knitted bed.jackct (2 entries): Miss R. King, P. Miss G. Newing, 2. Child's knitted pullover or cardigan (4 entries): Mrs. Kitney, 1; Mrs. Bayley, 2: _ Mrs. A. Thompson, 3. Man's knitted pullover (fi entries): Mrs. H. O'Connell. P. Mrs. A. Thompson, 2: Mrs. ,1. Murray, 3. Article in wool a-chet (.1 entry): Mrs. D. Blair, en., 1. Article in cotton crochet (4 ■ntries): Mrs. J. McNeil, 1; Miss M. Newing. 2: Mrs. Richmond. 3. Article in coloured embroidery (11 entries): Miss G. Newing, 1; Miss R. King, 2: Mrs. A. Campbell. 3. Piece of crossstitch (3 entries): Miss J. MeKen/.i'-\ 1; Mrs. A. Campbell, 2; Mrs. Kitney, 3. Prettiest tea shower (3 entries): Miss M. Newing, 1; Miss J.' Mc-

Kenzie, 2; Mrs. Kitney, 3. Quilted irticlc <2 entries): Miss N. Newing ; Mrs. J. Murray, 2. Article, white embroidery or drawn thread work (C entries): Mrs. Jim Graham, 1: Mis: ii. King, 2; Mrs. Moo:'.-;,, M. Dainty undergarment (3 entries): Mrs. Kitney, 1: Miss M. Newing, 2. Piece of work by lady over 70 (1 entry): Mrs How Chow. 1. Adult frock, machine ;ewn (2 entries': Mrs. Kitney. 1; Miss M. Newing, 2. Child's frock (5 onirics): Mrs. Mulholland, 1,2 and ;. Embroidered apron (fi entries): Miss R. King, 1: Mrs. Kitney. 2: Mr? A. Campbell, 3. Guest towel (4 entries): Mrs. A. Campbell. 1 and 2; Miss R. King, 3. Piece of taoestry (J entry): Mrs. A. Campbell, 1. Thrift and Craft (.Judges: Mesdames Miller and A Richmond. Steward: Mrs. F. Atkins.) Maori kit. (2 entries): Mrs. Tuhaka, I; Mrs. M. Brown, 2. Taniko article (5 entries): Mrs. Te Kani Te Ua. 1 and 2: Mrs. Matcnga, 3. Rag rug (f entry): Mrs. A. Campbell. J. Wool rug (4 entries): Mrs. J. McNeil. 1: Mrs. Hew Chow. 2: Mrs. D. Blair, *,oi., 3 Article from odds of and ends of wool (2 entries): Mrs. D. Blair. 1. Home-made soft toy (3 entries): Mrs. A. Campbell, 1 and 3; Mrs. J. Murray. 2. Article in tooled leather i2 entries): Miss M. Newing. 1; Mrs. G. Bayley, 2. Article in silk art work (2 entries): Miss M. Newing. .1: Mrs. 1). Blair, sen., 2. Pokerwork (3 entries): j Miss M Newing, 1,2 and 3. Thrift article not mentioned (4 entries): Mrs. J. Murray, 1 and 2; Mrs. D, Blair, sen.. 3. Any specimen of cral'l no! previously mentioned (a entries): Mr* Te Kani Te Ua, 1; Miss R. Newing, 2: Mrs. A. Campbell, 3. Junior Section (14-18 years inclusive). Kitney.) (Stewards: Misses K. Cameron and M. Bowl of flowers (2 entries'): Miss M. Kitney, 1; Miss K. Cameron, 2. Vase

of flowers (3 entries): Miss G. Drummond, 1: Miss K. Cameron, 2; Miss M. Kitney, 3. Plain scones (2 entries): Miss K. Cameron, 1: Miss G. Drumnond, 2. Butler sponge sandwich (3 entries): Miss K. Cameron, 1: Miss G. Drummond, 2. -Sweets (3 entries): Miss K. Cameron, 1; Miss G. Drummond, 2. Knitted article (2 entries): Miss M. Kitney, I: Miss G. Drummond, 2. Darned sock (3 entries): Miss K. Cameron, 1; Miss E. Castler, 2: Miss G. Drummond. 3. Colon: cd embroidery (3 entries)' Miss F Castles, 1: Miss G. Drummond, 2; Miss M. Kitney, 3. Best-dressed doll (3 entries): Miss M, Kitney, 1 and 2 Children’s Section Pastel drawing—Stds. 1 ant) 2 (3 entries): Kokonei Wirangi. 1: Brian Lincoln, 2; Malta Tit, 3. Stds. 3 and 4 (1 entry): Martin Smith, 1. Forms 1 and 2 il entry): Janie Whitewood, 1. Picture (4 entries): Margaret Muiholland. 1: June Scebcck, 2; Joan Anderson, 3. Pencil drawing tl entry); Olive Peach, 1. Map of British Isles il entry): Azalea Edmonds, J Map • ><“ Australia (1 entry): Barbara Pymock, 1. Science diagram il entry): Barbara Dymock. Sewing—Stds. 1 and 2 (6 entries): Malta Tu, l; Sylvia Bridge, 2: Joan Blair, 3 Prinlscript Std. 2 <2 entries): Malta Tu, 1: Brian Lincoln. 2 Writing.—Std. 2 tl entry): Oswald Mg Noil, 1. Stds. 3 and •! (5 entries): Martin Tu, 1; Rod Irwin. 2: Robin Moore, 3. Forms 1 and 2 <4 entries): Barbara Dymock, 1; John Casey, 2; Janie Whitewood. 3. Points Prizes Section I. Dahlias —Miss N. Coate-a Section 11. miscellaneous —Miss M. Newing. Section 111. DecOrativc—! Mrs. G. S. Bridge. Section IV, Cook- 1