Wairio SPRING FLOWER SHOW

Southland Times, Issue 23025, 20 October 1936, Page 4

Wairio SPRING FLOWER SHOW

MISSIONARY UNION At the first flower show held by the Wairio Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union the display was very creditable. The Rev. E. B. Stevenson, of Nightcaps, spoke and the show was officially opened by the Rev. R. Dun, of Oreti. The judges of the various sections commented favourably on the quality of the exhibits, the narcissi and polyanthus blooms being above the average. In the art section the judge said that some of the entries were outstanding. The school work was also excellent. Mrs J. Ayton was secretary. The results were:— POT PLANTS AND SHRUBS. (Judge: Mr J. McKay, Ohai). Collection flowering shrubs: Miss M. Dodds and Mrs W. Ayton 1 eq. Geranium, single: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Geranium, double: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. CUT FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr J. McKay.) Vase large trumpet narcissi: Mr J. W. Martin (Ohai) 1 and 2, Mrs P. Grant 3. Vase half trumpet narcissi: J. W. Martin 1 and 2, Mrs Bayne 3. Vase short trumpet narcissi: J. W. Martin 1 and 2, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 3. Double trumpet narcissi: Mrs G. Taylor 1, J. W. Martin 2. Vase polyanthus, narcissi: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1, J. W. Martin 2. Best head auricula: J. W. Martin 1, Miss M. Dodds 2. Collection auricula: Mrs J. A. Ayton 1, J. W. Martin 2, Mrs J. A. Flynn 3. Collection polyanthus: J. W. Martin 1, Mrs P. Grant 2, Mrs J. Ayton 3. Best head polyanthus: Mrs J. Ayton 1, J. _ W. Martin 2, Miss K. Johnston 3. 3 violas different colours: Miss D. Harrington 1, Mrs G. Taylor 2. 3 pansies, d.c.: Mrs G. Taylor 1 and 2, J. W. Martin 3. Vase Iceland poppies: Mrs R. Dun (Oreti) 1, Mrs J. A. Ayton 2. Vase geums: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Vase snowflakes: Mrs J. Beck, sen., 1, J. W. Martin 2. 3 hyacinths: J. W. Martin 1, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 2. Forget-me-nots, d.c.: Miss D. Harrington 1, Mrs J. Beck, sen., 2. Antirrhinum, best spike: Mrs Dodds 1. Best tulip, any variety; The Rev. E. B, Stevenson 1, Mrs J. A. Flynn 2. 3 tulips, d.c.: Mrs Beck, sen., 1, Mrs R. Dun 2, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 3. Collection tulips: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Freesias, three heads: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Sparaxis, three heads: Mrs J. A. Ayton 1. Stock, three spikes: the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Stock, single, d.c.: Mrs J. N. Kean 1 and 2, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 3. Stock, double, d.c.: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Calendulas, d.c.: Mrs P. Grant 1, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 2. Best bloom, any variety: J. W. Martin 1, Miss K. Johnston 2, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 3. Vase of flowers, not scheduled: Miss M. Dodds 1, J. W. Martin 2. Vase anemones, d.c.: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1, J. W. Martin 2, Mrs J. A. Ayton 3. FLORAL DECORATIONS. (Judge: Mr J. McKay.) Bowl of narcissi: Mrs P. Grant 1. Bowl of primroses or polyanthus: J. V/. Martin 1, Mrs P. Grant 2 and 3. Bowl auricula: Mrs R. Dun 1. Bowl anemones: Mrs J. A. Ayton 1. Bowl of violas, one colour: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs W. J. Johnston 2, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 3. Violas, d.c.: The Rev E. B. Stevenson 1. Bowl of wallflower: Mrs G. Taylor 1, o. W. Martin 2. Bowl of hyacinths: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1. Bowl of hyacinths: The Rev. ' E. B. Stevenson 1. Bowl of hyacinths, d.c.: Miss M. Dodds I. Best collection of flowers: Mrs R. Dun 1. Floating bowl: Mrs J. Ayton 1, Mrs J. A. Flynn 2. Basket of flowers and foliage: Mrs R. Dun 1. Best decorated basket: Mrs R. Dun 1. Lady’s dress spray: Mrs J. A. Ayton 1, Mrs J. A. Flynn 2. Floral emblem: Mrs R. Dun 1. Man’s buttonhole: Miss Jean Dickson 1, Mrs R. Dun 2. Flowers arranged in pickle bottle: Mrs R. Duh 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs P. Grant 3. Collection of grasses: Mrs J. Beck, sen., 1, Mrs P. Grant 2. VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr J. McKay.) Six table potatoes: J. Ronald 1, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson Six seed potatoes: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1, J. Ronald 2. Collection of seed potatoes, four varieties: The Rev. E.'B. Stevenson 1. Two heads celery: Mr Mullaly 1. Bunch of spring onions: Mr Mullaly 1, Mrs Bayne 2. Three leeks: Mr Mullaly 1,2 and 3. One Broccoli: Mr Mullaly 1,2 and 3. Four heaviest stalks rhubarb: Mrs Bayne 1, T. Kirkpatrick 2, J. Hogan 3. Three sprigs parsley: Mrs J. F. Dickson 1 and 2, Mrs G. Taylor 3. Collection of herbs: Mrs W. Ayton 1, Mrs G. Taylor 2. p INDUSTRIAL AND FANCY WORK. (Judges: Miss Campbell, Otautau, and Miss McCulloch, Otautau.) Table centre: Miss Sherman 1. Table centre (washing): Mi’s Martin 1, Mrs A. G. de Joux 2, Mrs T. Duncan 3. Tea cloth (crochet): Mrs J. J. Keen 1. Tea cloth (other): Mrs de Joux 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs R. Ronald 3. Hand-worked cushion: Miss Dodds 1, Mrs J. A. Flynn 2, Mrs de Joux 3. Cushion cover (washing): Mrs de Joux 1, Mrs P. Grant 2. Mat from waste material: Mrs P. Grant 1. Coloured hand-worked bedspread: Mrs J. A, Ayton 1. Knitted cushion: Mrs T. Duncan 1, Mrs Sherman 2. Tea cosy, made up: Mrs J. A. Flynn 1, Mrs R. Ronald 2, Mrs de Joux 3. Tea cosy, knitted: Miss I. Aitken 1, Mrs T. Duncan 2. Richelieu embroidery: Mrs de Joux 1 and 3, Mrs R. Ronald 2. Eyelet embroidery: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Handmade handkerchief: Miss M. J. Ayton 1, Mrs de Joux 2. Hand-worked nightdress: Mrs J. J. Keen 1, Mrs de Joux 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Most attractive novelty: Miss M. Ayton 1, Mrs J. A. Flynn 2 and 3. Child’s knitted garment: Mrs T. Duncan 1 and 2, Mrs de Joux 3, Fancy hand-made bag: Mrs P. Grant 2. Specimen tatting: Miss M. Ayton 1 and 2, Mrs de Joux 3. Specimen pen painting: Mrs de Joux 1. Any article macrame: Miss M. Dodds 1. Lampshade: Mrs de Joux 1. Specimen silk art: Miss M. Ayton 1, Miss K. Johnston 2. Needlework picture (framed): Mrs Martin 1, Mrs A. Keen 2, Miss I. Aitken 3. Oil painting (landscape): Miss E. Genge 1, Miss Taylor 2. Seascape: Mrs G. Taylor 1. Still life: Miss E. Genge 1. Water colour painting: Mrs de Joux 1,2 and 3. Knitted sox: Mrs W. J. Johnston 2. Knitted man’s pullover: Mrs A. Smeaton sen. 1, Mrs T. Duncan 2. Lady’s jumper: Mrs A. Smeaton 1 and 2, Mrs W. J. Johnston 3. Dressing jacket: Mrs G. Stroud 1, Mrs A. Smeaton 2, Mrs C. Balneaves 3. Baby’s coat: Mrs A. L. Paterson 1, Miss L. S. Briggs 2, Mrs E. B. Stevenson 3. Pram cover: Mrs de Joux 1 and 3, Mrs A. Elliot (Wellington) 2. Hand-worked apron: Mrs J. J. Keen 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs Martin 3. Specimen leather work: Miss E. Genge 1. Article tapestry: Mrs de Joux 1. Specimen handwork (not scheduled): Miss E. Genge 1, Mrs P. Grant 2, Miss I. Aitken 3. Men’s handwork: Mr de Joux 1,2 and 3. Amateur photograph, landscape or seascape: Miss I. Aitken 1, Miss M. Ayton 2. Child study: Mrs S. E. James 1. Animal life: Mrs W. J. ing by the pupils of St. Mary’s School and Miss Mcßae’s pupils.

Johnston 1. Portrait: Miss K. Johnston 1. PRODUCE. (Judge: Mrs Smellie, Otautau.) Three oven scones: Mrs S. G. Johnston 1, Mrs J. F. Dickson 2, Mrs Sherman 3. Girdle scones: Mrs A. Steans 1. Pikelets: Mrs G. Taylor 1, Mrs Sherman 2. Gems: Mrs Balneaves 1 and 2. Nut loaf: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Dark fruit cake: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Seed cake: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Sponge roll: Mrs Sherman 1, Mrs Steans 2. Coffee cake: Mrs W. J. Johnston. 1. Short bread: Mrs Balneaves 1 and 2, Mrs Steans 3. Collection biscuits: Miss F. Ayton 1. Homemade butter (separator): Mrs J. A. Ayton 1, Mrs J. Scott 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Twelve heaviest hen eggs: W. Ayton 1, Mrs J. Beck, sen. 2, Mrs L. Wylie 3. Twelve heaviest . duck eggs: Mrs J. Beck, sen. 1. Four jars preserved fruit: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs de Joux 2. Raspberry jam: Mrs J. A, Ayton 1. Marmalade: Mrs Bayne. 1, Mrs S. G. Johnston 2, Gooseberry jam: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Plum jam: Mrs J. F. Dickson 1. Apple jelly: Mrs S. G. Johnston 1, Mrs J. F. Dickson 2, Mrs W. J. Johnston 3. Red currant jelly: Mrs S. G. Johnston 1. Rhubarb chutney: Mrs S. G. Johnston 1. Tomato relish: Mrs W. J. Johnston 1. Jar fresh cream: Miss K. Johnston 1, Mrs L. Wylie 2. Sample farm oats: J. Ronald 1. Sample wheat: L. Wylie 1. Sample ryegrass: J. A. Beck and J. Scott 1 eq., J. Ronald 3. Sample fine wool: J. A. Beck 1,2 ana 3. Sample medium wool: J. A, Beck 1 and 2, W. J. Johnston 3. JUVENILE SECTION. Oven scones: Edna Steans 1. Pikelets: Edna Steans 1. Sponge cake: Winnie Bell 1, Francis Ayton 2. Man’s buttonhole: John Dickson 1. Womans dress spray: Francis Aytojn 1. Best worked buttonhole: Francis Ayton 1. Apron (colouring): B. Duncan 2. Apron, 12 and over: Winnie Bell 1, Francis Ayton 2. Water colour painting: Rita Dick,son 1, Pahia school 2, Betty Latta 3. Special painting, not scheduled: Pahia School. Jar daisies: Joe Dodds 1. Best article from sugar bag: Francis Ayton 1. Best article from waste material: Francis Ayton 1. Hand-worked paper or cardboard: J. Dodds 1, Betty Bell 2. Knitted article: Francis Ayton 1. SCHOOL WORK. Any other handwork: B. Duncan 1, Wairio School 2, Francis Ayton 3. Pencil drawing: Rita Dickson (Aparima) 1, Eva Richardson 2, John Dickson 3. Writing: Vera Steans 1, Jean Nisbet 2, Jovce White 3. Drawing: Vera Steans 1. Evelvn Bates 2. J. Dodds 3. Special: Pahia School. Writing: Alan Dickson (Aparima) 1, Yvonne Hall 2, Reina Johnston 3. Pastel drawing: Reina Johnston 1, AlanOckson 2, Yvonne Hall 3. Printing: Lewis Sinclair 1, Malcolm Keen 2. Pastel drawing: Malcolm Keen 1, Lewis Sinclair 2, Greta Sinclair 3. SPECIAL PRIZES. Shrubs: Rev. E. B. Stevenson. Cut flowers: J. W. Martin. Floral decorations: Mrs R. Dun. Industrial: Mrs A. G. de Joux. Juvenile: Francis Ayton.