Tokanui THE WOMEN’S DIVISION

Southland Times, Issue 23025, 20 October 1936, Page 5

Tokanui THE WOMEN’S DIVISION

SPRING FLOWER SHOW

The annual spring flower show was held in the Tokanui Hall by the Tor Tois branch of the Women’s Division of the Farniers’ Union. In spite or the boisterous weather, some magnificent blooms were displayed and the attendance was very satisfactory. The Wyndham Amateur Players gave a concert in the evening. Following is the prize-list: — FLOWER SECTION. Three varieties narcissi: Mrs N. Macintosh 1. Three varieties leedsii: Mrs T. McNatty 1. Three varieties original leedsii: Mrs T. McNatty 1, Mrs G. Wardle 2. Three varieties incomparables: Mrs G. Wardle 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2, Mrs G. Wardle 3. Three varieties, narcissi trumpet: Mrs G. Wardle 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2. Three double variety narcissi: Mrs McNatty 1. Three blooms Emperor narcissi: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2. Three blooms Empress narcissi: Mrs McNatty 1. Mrs N. Macintosh 2. Three varieties narcissi, red cup: Mrs McNatty 1 and 2. Collection narcissi: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2. Best bloom barn: Mrs Macintosh 1. Best bloom incomparabilis: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs G. Wardle 2, Mrs N. Macintosh 3. Best bloom giant leedsii: Mrs McNatty 1, Wardle 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2, Mrs McNatty 3. Best bloom Poeticas: Miss J. Jennings 1, Mrs McNatty 2. Best bloom, giant leedii: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs N. Macintosh 2. Best original leedsii: Mrs G. Wardle 1. Collection jonquils: Mrs C. Macintosh 1, Mrs McNatty 2. Best auricula: Miss I. Jennings 1, Mrs G. Wardle 2, Mrs G. Wardle 3. Collection of auriculas: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs C. Macintosh 2, Mrs G. Wardle 3. Six polyanthus: Mrs G. Wardle, Mrs J. Jennings 2, Mrs McNatty 3. Best polyanthus: Mrs G. Wardle 1 and 2, Miss I. Jennings 3. Collection of primroses, six varieties: Miss I. Jennings 1. Two varieties hyacinths: Miss I. Jennings 1, Mrs McNatty 2 and 3. Varieties anenomes: Miss I. Jennings 1, Miss Earwaker 2. Mrs N. Macintosh 3. Four varieties pansies: Mrs C. Macintosh 1, Mr A. Miller 2. Best pansy: Miss I. Jennings 1, Miss D. Gregg 2. Three varieties violas: Mr A. Miller 1 and 3, Miss I. Jennings 2. Three tulips: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs Buckingham, sen., 2, Mrs C. Macintosh 3. Two spikes stock perennial: Miss R. Sparks 1, Mrs W. Chisholm 2 and 3. Collection of violets: Mrs McNatty 1 and 2. Collection of wallflower: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs W. Chisholm 2. Best exhibit camellias: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss I. Jennings 2. Collection Iceland poppies: Mrs Mason 1. Any flower other than shrub not in schedule: Mrs C. Macintosh 1, Mrs Ericson 2. Flowering shrub: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss I. Jennings 2. Mrs Mason 3. Collection of spring flowers: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss I. Jennings 2, Mrs N. 'Macintosh 3. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss I. Jennings 2. Collection of flowering pot plants: Mrs McNatty 1. Collection foliage: Mrs McNatty 1, Mrs _N._ Macintosh 2. Decorative bowl narcissi (own foliage): Mrs N. Macintosh 1, Mrs C. Macintosh 2, Mrs McNatty 3. Bowl of primroses: Mrs N. Macintosh 1, Miss I. Jennings 2. Bowl of hyacinths; Miss I. Jennings 1. Bowl of polyanthus: Mrs G. Wardle 1, Miss I. Jennings 2 and 3. Bowl of wallflower: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss R. Sparks 2, Mrs W. Shirley 3. Vase of ranunculi: Mrs C. Macintosh 1. Vase of Iceland poppies: Mrs McNatty I, Miss I. Jennings 2. Bowl of any other spring flowers: Mrs McNatty 1, Miss I. Jennings 2. Hand bouquet: Miss J. McEwan 1. Shower bouquet: Miss J. McEwan 1, Mrs N. -Macintosh 2. Floating bowl: Mrs C. Macintosh 1, Mrs McNatty 2. Vase any other spring flowers: Mrs C. Macintosh 1.

KNITTING. Men’s knitted cardigan: Miss J. McEwan 1, Miss D. Robbie 2, Mrs J. Twhaites 3. Women’s knitted cardigan: Miss W. Blair 1, Miss J. McEwan 2, Cecil Aitker.son 3. Knitted child’s dress or suit: Mrs G. Johnstone 1. Knitted pair socks (fine wool): Mrs Joseph McDonald 1. Knitted pair socks (coarse); Mrs Twhaites. Knitted bedsocks: Cecil Aitkenson 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Knitted or crochet bed jacket: Cecil Aitkenson 1, Miss J. McEwan 2, Mrs N. Moffett 3. Knitted child’s outfit: Mrs Johnstone 1. Knitted beret and scarf: Miss McWilliams 1. Knitted tea easy (wool): Miss J. McEwan 1. Crochet tea cosy: Miss McWilliams 1, Mrs Shaw 2, Mrs S. Smith 3. Wool work cushion: Eileen Harvey 1, Miss D. Robbie 2. Best article in crossstitch: Mrs Twhaites 2. Article made from waste material: Miss J. McEwan 1, Mr A. Miller 2. Tea cloth crochet: Miss J. McEwan. Tea cloth, other than crochet: Miss O. Jennings 1, Miss Thomas 2, Mrs Dewar 3. Duchess set: Miss D. Robbie 1, Mrs W. Thomson 2, Mrs W. Carson 3. Cushion (made up): Miss J. Mac Ewan and Miss J. MacEwan 1, eq., Miss L. Harvey 2. Specimen crochet (fine cotton): Miss McWilliams 1. Hand-worked child’s dress: Mrs W. Moffett 1, Miss J. Turner 2. Embroidered tea wagon covers: Miss D. Robbie and Miss W. Thomson 1, Miss O. Jennings 2. Tea crochet cover: Miss J. McEwan 1. Tea shower: Mrs Shaw I, Mrs W. Moffett 2. Fancy apron: Miss J. McEwan 1, Miss McWilliam 2. Shopping bag: Miss McWilliam 1. Fancy home-made bag: Mrs Shaw 1. Most attractive novelty: Miss McWilliams 1, Mrs Twhaites 2. Best hand-sewn garment: Mrs W. Moffett 1, Joan Dawson 2. Oldest piece of fancy work or lace: Miss J. McEwan 1, Mrs Shaw 2 and 3Needlework picture: Mrs W. Moffett 1 and 3, Miss D. Robbie 2. Specimen tapestry work: Mrs Shaw 1, Miss Earwaker 2. Specimen handwork not otherwise scheduled: Miss R. Thomson I, Miss O. Jennings 2, Miss J. McEwan 3. Specimen raffia work: Miss J. Turner 1. Oil painting: Mrs Shaw 1,2 and 3. Three photographic views: Miss J. McEwan 1, Photograph typical farm scene: Miss J. McEwan 1. Photograph animals: Miss J. McEwan 1. Photograph child study: Miss J. McEwan 1.

BAKING. Nut loaf: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Date loaf: Mrs J. Twhaites 1, Mrs L. McEwan 2. Plain oven scones: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs W. Shirley 2, Mrs C. Brown 3. Three girdle scones: Miss R. Sparkes 1, Mrs W. Shirley 2. Four date scones: Mrs C. Brown 1, Mrs

L. McEwan 2. Four potato scones: Mrs L. McEwan 1. Six pikelets: Miss R. Sparkes 1, Mrs L. McEwan 2. Plate of six jems baked in jem irons: Mrs J. Twhaites 1, Mrs L. McEwan 2. Six cheese straws: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Custard tarts: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Melting Moments: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Meringues: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Vanilla squares: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Three cream puffs: Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Napoleon cake: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Thwaites 2. Three cream lilies: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Six home-made biscuits: Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Belgium biscuits: Mrs J. Twhaites I, Mrs C. Brown 2. Light fruit cake: Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Dark fruit cake: Mrs W. Shirley 1. Arrowroot sponge: Miss J. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2, Mrs C. Brown 3. Butter sponge: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Sponge sandwich: Mrs J. Twhaites 1, Gladys Thomlins 2. Sponge roll: Mrs W. Shirley 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Walnut cake: Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Madiera cake: Miss R. Sparkes 1, Miss J. Twhaites 2. Marble cake: Miss I. Jennings 1, Mrs W. Shirley 2. Coffee cake: Mrs J. Twhaites 1, Mrs C. Brown 2. Ginger bread: Miss N. Ericsson 1, Miss JI McEwan 2. Plate of shortbread: Mrs W. Shirley 1, Miss McWilliams 2. Collection afternoon tea cakes: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Collection of pastry: Mrs J. Twhaites 1. Apple pie: Mrs L. McEwan 1, Mrs J. Twhaites 2. Plum pudding (boiled, 21b): Mrs McNatty 1. 11b home-made separator butter: Mrs Hetherington 1 and 2.11 b home-made butter: Mary Thomson 1. Collection preserved fruits: Miss J. McEwan 1. Pot of marmalade jam: Mrs T. Smith 1. Pot of raspberry jam: Miss J. McEwan 1. Collection of sweets: Mrs .J. Twhaites 1. Bottle of homemade wine: Miss J. McEwan 1.

VEGETABLES. Broccoli: Miss I. Jennings 1, Miss M. Thomson 2. Leeks: C. Shirley 1, M. Thomson 2. Lettuce: M. Thomson 1, J. Jennings 2. Cabbage: M. Thomson 1, C. Shirley 2. Bunch of salad onions: C. Shirley 1, M. Thomson 2. Two sticks of celery: M. Thomson 1, C. Shirley 2. Curly kale: C. Shirley 1. Half a dozen artichokes: C. Shirley 1, M. Thomson 2. One dozen seed potatoes: C. Shirley 1, Mrs Wardle 2, M. Thomson 3. Four stalks rhubarb: Mrs H. Buckingham 1 and 2, C. Shirley 3. Collection of vegetables: M. Thomson 1, C. Shirley 2, I. Jennings 3. Collection of herbs: C. Shirley 1, M. Thomson 2, Mrs Wardle 3. Four parsnips: C. Shirley 1, Miss I. Jennings 2, Mrs J. Twhaites 3.

SCHOOL CHILDREN. Men’s button hole: K. Mason (Tokanui) 1, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 2, Waikawa School 3. basket growing ferns: Stanley Wybrow (Tokanui) 1. Louis Wybrow (Tokanui) 2. Vase of ferns, any foliage: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 2, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 3. Vase of spring flowers: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 2, K. Mason (Tokanui) 3. Best pansies: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Waikawa School 2, Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 3, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 4. Best narcissi trumpet: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 2, Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 3. Best narcissi, medium cup: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 2, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 3. Best narcissi, short cup: Katy Mason (Tokanui) 1, Cedric McEwan'(Tokanui) 2, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 3. Collection narcissi: Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 1, Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 2, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 3. Collection primroses: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 2: Collection polyanthus: Morva Wardle (Quarry Hills) 1, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 2. Collection six spring flowers: Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 1, Morva Wardle ..(Quarry Hills) 2, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 3. Flowering shrubs: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 1, Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 2, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 3. Forms I. and 11., any map: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 1, Mervyn Croswell (Tokanui) 2, G. Taylor (Otara) 3. Composition: Allan Wybrow (Tokanui) 1, Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 2, Pearl Gamble (Otara) 3. Drawing, pen, landscape: Joan Dawson 1, Gladys Thomson 2, Allen Wybrow 3. Drawing pencil, any building (state scale): Amy Barrett (Waikawa) 2. Water paints, any scale: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 1, Gordon Taylor (Otara) 2 and 3. Penmanship, six and a-half lines, from 1935 journal, any month: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 1, Pearl Gamble (Otara) 2, Eric Wild (Tokanui) 3. Map of New Zealand (state or province, Std. 111. and IV.: Andrew Chisholm (Fortrose) 1, Molly McGarvie (Otara) 2, Bill Turner (Tokanui) 3. Composition, any subject: Olga Hughes (Otara) 1, Andrew Chisholm (Fortrose) 2, Laveria Cooper (Tokanui) 3. Drawing, pen, any scene: K. Harris (Otara) 1, Eileen Blair (Otara) 2, Olga Hughes (Otara) 3. Drawing, pencil, any study: Olga Hughes (Otara) 1, Stanley Wybrow (Tokanui) 2, Joyce Pope (Waikawa) 3. Pastel work, object, having design on it: Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 1, Albert McWilliam (Quarry Hills) 2, Bill Turner (Tokanui) 3. Penmanship, six and a-half lines: from any 1935 class journal: Kathy Mason (Tokanui) 1, Stanley Wybrow (Tokanui) 2, Eileen Blair (Otara) 3. Pastel vase of flowers: Jack Edgerton (Tokanui) 1, Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 2, Jack Stronarch (Tokanui) 3. Penmanship, six and ahalf lines: Marjorie Fraser (Tokanui) 1, Bill Hetherington (Tokanui) 2, Douglas Wild 3. Plasticine, any scene: Cedric McEwan (Tokanui) 1, Jack Stronarch (Tokanui) 2, Jack Edgerton (Tokanui) 3. Alphabet in printing: Margaret Stronarch (Tokanui) 1, Lawrence Lyons (Tokanui) 2, Dorothy Hetherington (Tokanui) 3. . Industrial sewing, specimen of patching: Joan Dawson (Tokanui) 1, Mollie McGarvie (Otara) 2, Olga Hughes (Otara) 3. Specimen of fancy work, in colours: Olga Hughes (Otara) and Mollie McGarvie (Otara) 1 eq, Joan Dawson (Tokanui/ 3. Specimen of knitting: Mollie McGarvie (Otara) 1, Olga Hughes 2, Neita Wybrow (Waikawa) 3. Boys’ specimen sewing: Allan Twhaites (Tokanui) 1. Boy’s article made from spare material, own handiwork: Bill Mason (Tokanui) 1, Graham Moffett (Tokanui) 2, Albert Wybrow (Tokanui) 3, ________