FINE DISPLAY AT WAIRIO

Southland Times, Issue 23947, 13 October 1939, Page 4

FINE DISPLAY AT WAIRIO

EXHIBITS OF HIGH STANDARD KEEN COMPETITION AND LARGE ENTRIES The annual spring show of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union at Wairio was held in the Public Hall. There was a large attendance and admiration was expressed for the quality of the entries. „ _ The president, the Rev. E._B. Stevenson, and the secretary, Mrs J. A. Ayton, assisted by willing helpers, worked hard to make the show the success it was. ~ , , The display of flowers was the best vet seen at these shows and the standard was also high in the produce section. The show was formally opened by the Rev. J. Newlands, of Winton, who congratulated the officials on the fine display. . . , , The prize for the champion of champion bloom was won by Mrs Stevenson (Wendon). The champion trumpet was won by Mr W. H. (Ohai). The silver rose bowl (challenge trophy), to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, for most points in the show, was won by Miss M. Dodds (Wairio). Other special prizes were: Cut flowers, Mrs W. Stevenson; industrial, Miss E. Marshall (Invercargill); floral decorations, Miss M. Dodds; produce, Miss M. Dodds; pot plants, Mrs G. Taylor. Results:— POT PLANTS (Judge, Mrs A. Gerrard, Winton) One cactus: Mrs G. Taylor 1 and 2. One pot asparagus: Mrs G. Taylor 1. One pot aspidistra: Mrs G. Taylor 1 and 2. DAFFODILS Three daffodils (a yellow trumpet): Mr R. Scott (Nightcaps) 1, Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 2, Mr R. Scott (Nightcaps) 3. Three daffodils, white trumpet: Mr J. Smeaton 1, Mrs W. Stevenson 2 and 3. Three daffodils, bicolour trumpet: Mr R. Scott 1 and 2. Three daffodils, Incomparabilis: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1, Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 2. Three daffodils (Barrii): Mr R. Scott (Nightcaps) 1, the Rev. E. B. Stevenson 2, Mr J. Smeaton (Ohai) 3. Three daffodils, Leedsii: Mrs W. Stevenson 1 and 3, Mrs D. Gardiner (Ohai) 2. Cyclamen, hybrid: Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 1. Three daffodils (jonquil hybrid): Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 1. Three daffodils, Poeticus: Mr R. Scott 1, Mrs W. Stevenson 2. Three daffodils, poeticus: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1 and 2. Three daffodils (doubles): The Rev. E. B. Stevenson 1, Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 2, Mrs W. Bayne (Oljai) 3. Twelve daffodils, any variety: Mrs W. Stevenson (Wendon) 1, Mrs D. Gardiner (Ohai) 2, Mr R. Scott 3. AMATEURS One daffodil, yellow trumpet: Mr W. H. Jones (Ohai) 1, Mrs W. Bayne (Ohai) 2, Mrs G. Taylor (Wairio) 3. One daffodil, white trumpet: Mrs J. Smeaton (Ohai) 1, Mrs G. Taylor (Wairio) 2, Mrs W. Bayne 3. One daffodil, bi-colour trumpet: Mr J. Smeaton 1, Mrs F. Erasmusson 2, Mr W. H. Jones (Ohai) 3. One daffodil, Incomparabilis: Mr W. H. Jones (Ohai) 1, Miss M. Dodds (Wairio) 2, Ngaire Thompson (Nightcaps) 3. One daffodil, Income parabilis: -'Mr' J. Smeaton (Ohai) 1, Mrs G. Taylor (Wairio) 2, Mrs D. Gardiner (Ohai) 3. One daffodil, Barrii: Mrs F. Erasmusson (Nightcaps) 1, Mr J. Smeaton (Ohai) 2, Miss M. Dodds (Wairio) 3. One daffodil, Leedsii: Mr J. Smeaton 1, Mrs F. Erasmusson 2, Miss G. Stroud (Wreys Bush) 3. One daffodil, Triundrus hybrid: Mrs G. Taylor (Wairio) 1. One daffodil, jonquil hybrid: Mrs W. Bayne (Ohai) 1,2 and 3. One daffodil, Poeticus: Mrs W. Bayne (Ohai) 1 and 3, Mrs D. Gardiner (Ohai) 2. One daffodil, Poeticus: Miss M. Dodds 1. One daffodil, double: Mrs D. Gardiner (Ohai) 1, Mr W. H. Jones (Ohai) and Mrs J. C. Purdue (Nightcaps) equal 2, Miss C. J. Ayton (Wairio) 4. Twelve daffodils, any variety: G. Stroud (Wreys Bush) 1. OTHER FLOWERS Best head auriculas: Wairio School 1. Collection auriculas: Miss F. Ayton 1, Mrs J. A. Steans (Wairio) 2. Collection polyanthus: Mrs J. C. Purdue 1, Miss D. Harrington (Otautau) 2, Mrs J. A. Steans 3. Best head polyanthus: Miss G. Stroud 1 and 2, Miss F. Ayton 3. Vase of violets: Mrs W. Stevenson 1. Violas, different colours: Mrs Stevenson 1. Vase of Iceland poppies: Mrs McLeod (Nightcaps) 1, Miss F. Ayton 2, J. Dodds 3. Vase Ranunculus: Miss F. Ayton 1. Vase Ranunculus, single: Miss F. Ayton 1. Vase snowflakes; Mrs J. Beck 1, Mrs G. Taylor and Miss M. Dodds 2 equal. Three hyacinths, different colours: Miss F. Ayton 1, Mr L. Erasmusson 2. Vase forget-me-nots: Miss D. Harrington 1, Miss D. Keen 2, Mrs G. Taylor 3. One tulip: Miss M. Dodds I,' Mrs P. Grant (Nightcaps) 2, Miss M. Steans 3. Three tulips, different colours: Mrs P. Grant I. Calendulas: Mrs P. Grant 1, Miss M. Dodds 2. Vase flowers, not scheduled: Mrs Stevenson 1, Miss M. J. Ayton 2, Mrs W. Stevenson 3. Vase anemones: Mrs Stevenson 1, Miss R. Campbell ■ (Otautau) 2. Flowering shrub: Mrs A. P. Harrington (Otautau) 1, Miss F. Ayton 2, Miss Martha Ayton 3. FLORAL DECORATIONS Bowl of daffodils: Mrs McFadgen (Otautau) 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Mrs P. Grant (Nightcaps) 3. Bowl polyanthus: Mrs W. J. Jones 1, Miss F. Ayton 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Bowl of primroses: Miss F. Ayton 1, Miss M. Dodds 2. Bowl of auricula: Miss M. Dodds 1, Wairio School 2. Bowl anemones: Mrs P. Grant 1, Mrs Stevenson 2. Bowl of pansies: Mr M. McFadgen 1. Bowl of violas, one colour: Miss Harrington 1, Mrs McFadgen 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Bowl of violas, different colours: Mrs N. McFadgen 1, Miss M. Dodds 2. Bowl of wallflowers: The Rev. E. B. Stevenson (Nightcaps) 1. Bowl of grape hyacinths: Mrs N. McFadgen 1, Miss D. Keen 2, Miss G. Stroud 3. Bowl of hyacinths: Miss M. Dodds 1, Miss F. Ayton 2. Bowl of any flower not scheduled: Mrs Cult 1, Miss M. Dodds 2 and 3. Floating bowl: Mrs J. C. Purdue 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Basket of flowers and foliage. Mrs Stevenson 1. Decorated basket: Miss F. Ayton 1. Women’s dress spray: Mrs N. McFadgen 1, Mrs M. J. Ayton 2, Mrs Stevenson 3. Floral emblem: Miss Martha Ayton 1. Men’s buttonhole: Mrs N. McFadgen 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs Stevenson 3. Flowers arranged in pickle bottle: Miss M. Dodds 1 and 2. Victorian posy: Mrs Stevenson 1, Miss F. Ayton 2. PRODUCE (Judge: Mrs J. T. May, Winton) Three oven scones: Mrs J. Gunn (Wairio) 1, Mrs J. A. Steans 2, Mrs J. C. Black 3. Three girdle scones: Mrs D. Craig (Ohai) 1. Three wheatmeal scones: 'Mrs J. A. Steans 1, Miss G. Taylor 2. .Three date scones: Mrs D. Craig 1, Mrs J. Gunn 2, Mrs J. C.

Black 3. Light fruit cake: Mrs G. Taylor 1, Mrs J. A. Ayton 2. Dark fruit cake: Mrs J. A. Ayton 1, Mrs Stevenson 2. Chocolate cake: Mrs J. Straith (Wairio) 1, Mrs D. Craig (Ohai) 2. Marble cake: Mrs S. L. Ayton and Mrs J. Straith 2 equal. Seed cake: Mrs S. L. Ayton 1, Mrs J. Straith 2. Napoleon cake: Mrs S. L. Ayton 1. Marsh mallow cake: Mrs J. Straith 1, Mrs B. Pointon 2. Sponge sandwich, no filling: Mrs J. C. Black 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs S. L. Ayton 3. Six pikelets: Mrs M. Forde 1, Mrs Pointon 2, Mrs D. Craig 3. Six gems: Miss M. Dodds 1. Four afghans: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs J. Straith 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Four meringues; Miss H. Forde 1 and 2. Four cream puffs: Miss M. Dodds 1 and 2. Four fruit squares: Mrs S. L. Ayton 1. Four pieces shortbread: Mrs Wylie 1 and 3, Mrs J. Gunn 2. Collection of biscuits (fancy): Miss M. Dodds 1 aqd 2, Mrs J. Straith 3. Collection biscuits (plain): Miss M. Dodds 1 and 2, Mrs J. Straith 3. Collection pastry: Miss M. Dodds 1. Tray cut for afternoon tea: Mrs B. Pointon 1. Pound home-made butter: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs E. Dickson 2, Mrs J. Straith 3. Twelve heaviest hen eggs: Mrs J. Beck, sen. 1, Mrs S. L. Ayton 2. Mrs J. B. Cutt 3. Twelve heaviest duck eggs: Mr J. C. Black 1. Master Ray Forde 2. Preserved fruit: Mrs J. C. Black 1 and 3, Miss M. Dodds 2. Preserved fruit: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs J. C. Black 2. Jar raspberry jam: Mrs J. C. Black 1, Miss M. J. Ayton 2. Jar melon jam: Miss M. Dodds 1. Jar black currant jam: Miss M. Dodds 1, Mrs J. C. Black 2, Mrs S. L. Ayton 3. Jar plum jam: Miss M. Dodds 1. Jar peach jam: Mrs S. L. Ayton 1. Any other jam: Mrs S. Johnston 1. Jar marmalade: Mrs J. Gunn 1, Mrs McFadgen 2, Mrs J. C. Black 3. Jar apple jelly (dark): Mrs S. Johnston 1. Jar gooseberry jelly: Mrs S. L. Ayton 1. Jar red currant jelly: Mrs J. C. Black 1. Jar any other jelly: Mrs S. Johnston 1, Miss M. Doads 2 and 3. Jar fresh cream: Mrs J. Straith 1. VEGETABLES Six seed potatoes: Mrs J. Dodds 1, Mrs Wylie 2 and 3. Four heaviest stalks rhubarb: Miss F. Ayton 1, T. Kirkpatrick 2, Miss E. Dickson 3. Any vegetables not scheduled: Mr N. McFadgen 1. INDUSTRIAL SECTION Woman’s wool jumper: Miss D. Keen 1, Miss F. Ayton 2. Woman’s wool dressing cape: Miss D. Keen 1, Mrs T. Duncan 2, Miss Pierce 3. Dressing jacket or cape (coarse): Mrs T. Duncan 1, Mrs T. Duncan and Miss Fayton equal 2, Mrs J. C. Wilson 3. Socks (fine): Miss Rena Sutherland (Broad Bay) 1. Socks (coarse): Mrs D. Jenkins 1, Mrs J. Beck 2 and 3. Man’s pullover: Mrs T. Duncan 1, Miss F. Ayton and Mrs J. C. Wilson equal 2. Boy’s pullover: Miss Keen 1, Mrs J. Lobb 2. Baby’s matinee coat: Miss D. Keen I.' Knitted beret: Miss F. Ayton 1. Knitted tea cosy: Miss F. Ayton 1, Mr T. Duncan 2, Mrs A. M. Brasell 3. Crochet wool cushion: Mrs J. Lobb 1 and 3. Crochet tea cosy, wool: Miss D. Forde 1, Mrs T. Duncan 2. Crochet child’s bonnet: Mrs D. Craig (Ohai) 1. Crochet tea cloth: Miss C. Stirling (Waimahaka) 1, Miss Elsie Marshal 2 and 3. Tea cloth, other than crochet: Mrs T, Duncan 1, Mrs R. Ronald 2, Mrs E. Cosgriff (Nightcaps) and Miss G. Stroud equal 3. Luncheon cloth: Miss Elsie Marshal 1, Mrs J. C. Wilson 2. Table centre: Mrs J. C. Wilson 1. Table centre (washing): Miss Reta James 1, Miss J. Campbell 2, Miss C. Sterling (Waimahaka) 3. Cushion cover (washing): Miss Elsie Marshal 1, Miss F. Ayton 2, Mrs J. C. Black 3. Dinner wagon set (colours): Mrs J. Lobb 1, Miss E. Marshal 2. Organdie throwover: Miss E. Marshal 1, Mr A. W. Keen 2. Cut work .embroidery: Mrs J. A. Flynn 1, Miss E. Marshal 2, Miss R. Ronald 3. Hand-made handkerchief: Mrs ’T. Duncan 1 and 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. Hand-worked nightdress: C. Sterling (Waimahaka) 1, Miss E. Marshal •• 2. Hand-worked apron: Miss Elsie Marshal 1 and 2, Mrs J. Lobb 3. Duchess set (coloured): Mrs T. Duncan 1, Miss Elsie Marshal and Mrs H. M. Brasell equal 2, Miss E. Marshal 3. Duchess set (hairpin work): Mrs J. C. Wilson 1. •' Miss Elsie Marshal 2. Duchess set (daisy mats): Miss M. Patton (Nightcaps) 1 and 2. Fancy handbag: Mrs ,P. Grant and Miss R. Grant equal 1. Tea cosy (made up): Mrs R. Ronald 1, Mrs T. Duncan and Miss E. Marshal equal 2. Specimen tatting: Mrs J. C. Wilson 1. Article in cross-stitch: Miss C. Sterling 1 and 2, Miss E. Marshal 3. Needlework picture (framed): Miss E. Marshal 1, Miss F. Ayton 2, Miss R. Dickson 3. Needlework (not scheduled): Miss E. Marshal 1, Miss M. Dodds 2, Mrs J. C. Black 3. Specimen poker v/brk on wood: Mrs J. C. Black 1, Mrs J. C. Wilson 2 and 3. Specimen pokerwork, not on wood: Mrs J. C. Wilson 1,2 and 3. Specimen pewter work: Mrs J. C. Wilson 1. Specimen silk art: Miss F. Ayton 1. Specimen solaqua: Miss' Jean Dickson 1. Article tapestry (large): Miss E. Marshall 1, Mrs J. Straith 2, Mrs Pointon 3. Specimen handwork, not scheduled: Mrs J. A. Flynn 1, Miss C. Stirling 2, Miss R. Grant 3. Specimen handwork, not scheduled (men’s): Mr A. W. Ayton 1, Mr S. PurdUe 2 and 3. Mat from waste material: Mrs B. Pointon 1. Most attractive novelty: Mrs J. A. Flynn 1, Miss J. F. Dickson 2, Miss M. Dodds 3. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY (Not necessarly finished by exhibitor) Animal study: Mr L. Erasmuson 1, Mr Cutt 2, Messrs F. Forde and A. W. Ayton equal 3. Child study: Miss D. Keen 1, A. W. Ayton 2. Seascape, Miss D. Keen 1 and 3, Mr Cutt 2. Landscape, Mr Cutt 1, A. W. Ayton 2. Enlargement: L. Erasmusson 1 and 2. JUVENILE WORK (Judge, Mrs J. B. Wilson) Three oven scones: V. Steans 1, P. Gunn 2, M. Dickson 3. Three pikelets: V. Steans 1, E. Dickson 2, M. Dickson 3. Sponge cake: M. Dickson 1, P. Gunn 2, V. Steans 3. Three rice-bubble biscuits: V. Steans 1. Woman’s dress spray: V. Steans 1, M. Dickson 2, M. Dickson 3. Apron (coloured): Miss B. Duncan (Nghtcaps) 1. Knitted article: M. Dickson 1, E. Dickson 2. Solaqua work: V. Steans 1, E. Dickson (Wairio) 2 and 3. Daisy mat: B. Duncan (Nightcaps) 1, V. Steans (Wairio) 2. Most attractive novelty: Edwina Dickson 1, Peggy Gunn 2, Jean Nisbet 3. Article from waste material: Pam Wood 1, Glyna Lloyd 2, Frank Trainor 3. Handwork (paper or cardboard): Maurice Keen 1, Edwina Dickson 2, Jean Nisbet 3. Specimen woodwork: Maurice Keen 1, Morrell Flynn 2, Alex Beck and Maurice Keen equal 3. Any other handwork: Miss E, Dickson 1, E. Dickson 2, B. Duncan (Nightcaps) 3. Vase daisies: Miss E. Dickson 1. Daffodil grown by exhibitor: Ngaire Thompson (Nightcaps) 1, M. Dickson (Wairio) 2. Primers’ printing: Glyne Lloyd 1, Elizabeth McGregor 2, Bruce McCorkindale 3, Primers’ pastel drawing: Maurice Forde (Wairio) 1, Leslie Tennant (Nightcaps) 2, Rona Pickett (Aparima) 3. Standard 1 and 2, pastel drawing: Greta Sinclair 1, James Gunn 2, John Pickett 3. Handwork Section A: Greta Sinclair 1, Freda James 2, Leslie White 3. Section B. Alan Barnfield 1, Graham Milne 2, Ray Murphy 3. Coloured map: Alan Dickson 1, Malcolm Keen 2, Ronald Gibbs 3. Drawing: Ray Gunn 1, Ronald Gibb 2, Betty Nisbet 3. Handwork: David Lyng 1, Bertha Duncan 2, Betty Nisbet and Allison Gunn equal 3. Standards 5 and 6, drawing, Melvin

Keen 1, Maurice Keen 2, Jean Nisbet 3, Drawing, Anna Nisbet 1, Ruth Kirkpatrick 2, Edwina Dickson 3. Standards 5 and 6, handwork.—Section A: Edwina Dickson 1, Ruth Kirkpatrick 2, Rona Milne 3. Section B: Rona Milne 1, Morrell Flynn 2, Melvin Keen (Aparima) 3.